The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the acceptance of donations for any public purpose, pursuant to RCW 35.21.100.
(Ord. 28004 Ex. A, 2011-07-19)
As used in this chapter, the term “donation” refers to any money or property, real or personal, donated, devised or bequeathed, with or without restriction, to the City.
(Ord. 28004 Ex. A, 2011-07-19)
The City Manager and Director of Utilities are authorized to accept donations and to carry out any conditions thereof, if same is within the powers granted by law to the City and consistent with the policies, plans, goals or ordinances of the City. The City Manager or the Director of Utilities may decline to accept a donation if such donation is not consistent with the policies, plans, goals or ordinances of the City or if acceptance of same presents an undue resource and/or budgetary impact or is contrary to law.
(Ord. 28004 Ex. A, 2011-07-19)
The City Manager or the Director of Utilities shall use or dispose of any property donated in accordance with any terms and conditions of said donation. If the donation is without conditions, the City Manager shall use or dispose of the property in the manner deemed most appropriate under the laws policies, goals and plans of the City; provided, that the City Manager or the Director of Utilities shall refer to the City Council and/or the Public Utility Board the matter of acceptance or use or disposition of real property. Monetary donations shall be deposited in the appropriate fund to carry out the conditions thereof; and if said donations are given without conditions said funds shall be deposited in the general fund to be appropriated pursuant to the budget process.
(Ord. 28004 Ex. A, 2011-07-19)
The Finance Director is authorized and directed to establish such funds and accounting procedures as may be necessary to carry out the terms and conditions of any donation, devise or bequest, in accordance with the city ordinances, the laws of the State of Washington and requirements of the Office of the State Auditor.
(Ord. 28004 Ex. A, 2011-07-19)
The City Manager or the Director of Utilities shall promulgate appropriate policies and procedures, with the recommendation of the various city departments, to encourage and facilitate the making of donations to the City.
(Ord. 28004 Ex. A, 2011-07-19)