RE 07-07-87.1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 070787.1
WHEREAS, because of general economic conditions coupled with
Federal cutbacks, the City of Coppell, along with all other
municipalities, finds itself struggling to meet its service needs to the
community without imposing drastic tax increases; and
WHEREAS, in an attempt to maintain and increase services to various
departments within the City, it is the desire of the City Council to
provide a means which will permit the citizens of the City to make
donations to specific departments for specific designated programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of
Coppell, Texas:
SECTION NO. 1
The City Council directs the Finance Department to set up a special
fund into which donations to the City will be deposited. Through
such fund an accurate record will be maintained to show the donor,
the amount of the donation and any special use for the donation as
directed by the donor.
SECTION NO. 2
At the end of each calendar year the City will provide each donor
with a STATEMENT OF CONTRIBUTION which will serve as evidence of
such contribution for tax purposes.
SECTION NO. 3
The City Council further directs that the Finance Department
establish a procedure which will permit prospective donors to make
a voluntary contribution of $2.00 in connection with the payment of
their water bill. The procedure shall provide the donor with an
opportunity to designate on the water bill how such contribution is
to be used, to-wit for:
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT: general library use with emphasis on
capital improvements and the purchase of books, records,
cassettes, video cassettes, additional furnishes and
automation of library operations, etc.
PARK DEPARTMENT: capital improvements with emphasis on upkeep
of parks, ball field, tennis courts, playgrounds and
equipment, etc.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: general support of Fire Department with
emphasis on the paramedic program with supplemental supplies,
specialized equipment and continued education and training,
etc.
SECTION NO. 4
The City Council hereby authorizes expenditures from this fund
through the annual budgetary procedure, provided, however, such
funds shall be expended in accordance with the directions of the
donor.
SECTION NO. 5
Any other donation to the City including living gifts, or gifts by
will shall be administered through such fund and pursuant to the
directions of the donor.
SECTION NO. 6
This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage as the law in such cases provides.
DULY ~ESOLVED BY THE~TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
THIS ~~ - DAY OF Q.~O~/ , 1987.
APPROVED BY:
ATTEST:
Dorothy Ti~ns,~ty Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM: