CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: May 20, 2025
Subject
Acceptance of donation from the Houston Living Trust in the amount of $70,000 for the Cupertino Senior Center.
Recommended Action
Authorize the City of Cupertino to accept a $70,000 monetary donation from the Houston Living Trust for the Cupertino Senior Center in accordance with the City’s Donation Policy.
Background
On October 17, 2017, City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-102 establishing a policy for accepting donations (Attachment A).
Reasons for Recommendation
The Cupertino Senior Center was named as a beneficiary in the Revocable Living Trust of former Senior Center member, Marjorie T. Houston, and has received a $70,000 donation from the Houston Living Trust.
The recommended action is consistent with the Cupertino Donation Policy, Section VI titled “Authority to Accept/Reject Donations” which states that donations of any kind, restricted or unrestricted, which are valued above $25,000 must be presented to the City Council for approval and acceptance.
Completion of the required Senior Center Donation form can be found in Attachment B.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
The donation received will be placed in the following revenue account 100-62-623 480-409. The funding will be received as revenue to offset current expenses in the budget.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
None
Council Goal
None
California Environmental Quality Act
No California Environmental Quality Act impact.
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Prepared by: Jessica Suntay, Administrative Assistant
Reviewed by: Rachelle Sander, Director of Parks and Recreation Floy Andrews, City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, Acting City Manager Attachments:
A – Resolution 17-102 and Donation Policy
B – Completed Senior Center Donation Form