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PROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ______________ C.M.S.
RE
SOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
ACCEPT A GIFT OF FURNITURE TO THE CITY OF OAKLAND FROM
1950 FRANKLIN STREET LLC AT A VALUE ESTIMATED AT $1,415
FOR THE CITY OF OAKLAND
WHEREAS, 1950 Franklin Street LLC describes itself as an “Elevated & Connected Workspace” in the Heart of Oakland and has agreed to donate furniture to the City of Oakland, which is coming at a critical time during the City’s deficit; and WHEREAS, 1950 Franklin Street LLC “offers premium coworking and private offices in the heart of Oakland’s thriving business district;” and WHEREAS, in light of the City’s financial challenges, leveraging private donations is a critical strategy to meet operational and social service needs while upholding fiscal responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the donated furniture from 1950 Franklin Street LLC has the potential to improve functionality and comfort of City facilities for city employees and the public, while also enhancing the working environment for City employees and volunteers; and WHEREAS, the list of donated goods is set forth in Attachment A; and WH
EREAS, Rule 21 of the Council Rules of Procedure provides that the Mayor is authorized to take such actions as would normally be taken by the Council except for certain specified matters as set forth in Rule 21 and this action, which does not require appropriation of funds, is an allowable action; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution cannot be deferred for Council approval following the Council recess because there is an immediate and urgent need to improve the functionality and comfort of City facilities for City employees and the public, while also enhancing the working environment for City employees and volunteers; now, therefore, be it Attachment B
2 RESOLVED: That the City Administrator is hereby authorized to accept a gift of furniture from 1950 Franklin Street LLC on behalf of the City as set forth in Attachment A to this Resolution, at a value estimated at $1,415.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - BROWN, FIFE, GALLO, HOUSTON, RAMACHANDRAN, UNGER, WANG, AND
PRESIDENT JENKINS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California
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ATTACHMENT A
Item Price
Green & Wood Chair (3) $45
2 Blue Leather Lounge Chairs $100
White Rolling Office Chair $25
Blue lounge chair $60
Black rolling office chair $10
Brown round table $50
5 purple chairs $100
Teal lounge chair $50
Leather lounge chairs - 4 $250
Brown patterned arm chairs - 4 $150
White desk - 1 $200
Gold Cushion Chairs - 4 $200
Blue wooden chairs - 4 $100
Orange Chairs - 2 $20
Light Wooden Table $50
Small Cabinet $5
Total $1,415