RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
ADOPTING A DONATION ACCEPTANCE POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond ("City") receives donations from time to time in the form of monetary contributions, in-kind goods and services, and real property; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to ensure that all donations accepted by the City serve a valid public purpose, are administered transparently, and comply with applicable laws; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adopting a formal Donation Acceptance Policy will promote consistency, accountability, and public trust in the acceptance and use of donations; and WHEREAS, the Donation Acceptance Policy establishes procedures for the review, approval, documentation, and accounting of donations, including requirements for Donation Acceptance Forms, Donation Acceptance Agreements, and donor receipts; and WHEREAS, the Policy includes safeguards to ensure compliance with applicable laws, including conflict-of-interest requirements and public records laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Richmond as follows:
Section 1. Adoption of Policy
The City Council hereby adopts the Donation Acceptance Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. Compliance with Law
All donations accepted by the City shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Section 3. Implementation
The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to implement the Policy and to develop any administrative procedures, forms, or guidelines necessary to carry out its purposes.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on ____________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney