HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-06 Accept Donation from the Estate of Tecla Karpen to the Parks and Recreation Department
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: Chris Jenkins, Parks & Recreation Director
Date: May 16, 2022
Item: Tecla Karpen Estate Donation
Council Action Requested:
Approve resolution and accept a second donation from Tecla Karpen’s Estate
in the amount of $4,269.86, designated the donated funds to be used to support
appropriate projects.
Background Information:
This is a donation based upon final closeout of Tecla Karpen’s estate, and will be
added to the previous $260,000.00 donation received by the City of Hastings on
December 20, 2021. These funds will be used to support projects outlined
for the initial donation which include habitat protection,
enhancement or restoration within the Mississippi River and Vermillion River
watersheds.
Financial Impact:
The donated funds will be used to complete or supplement habitat
protection, enhancement or restoration projects.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
None
Council Committee Discussion:
None
Attachments:
▪ Donation Resolution
City Council Memorandum
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Attest:
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Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 05 - - 22
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF
A DONATION TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, The Estate of Tecla Karpen has presented to the City Of Hastings
Parks & Recreation Department a second donation in the amount of $4,269.86; and
WHEREAS, Tecla Karpen was a keen observer of wildlife, a staunch supporter
of habitat and ecological restoration, and passionate in protecting critical habitats; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to honor Tecla’s wishes to protect, enhance and
restore habitats within the Mississippi River Corridor and Vermillion River Watershed;
and
WHEREAS, this donation is significant, and will provide financial resources
needed to protect, enhance and restore habitats; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings is committed to honoring Tecla’s wishes,
and is committed to protecting, enhancing and restoring habitat in it’s many natural and
open space parklands; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends
The Estate of Tecla Karpen for it’s civic efforts,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hastings, Minnesota;
1.That the donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and
2.That the donation will be appropriated for work and projects on City lands
that will protect, enhance, and restore habitat within the Mississippi River
Corridor and Vermillion River Watershed.
Adopted this 16th Day of May, 2022
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Mary Fasbender, Mayor
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