Cablevision Systems Corporation would like to donate $2,500 to be used for jackets for attendees of the Montana League of Cities and Towns (MLCT) conference that will be held in Billings in October 2011.  Montana-Dakota Utilities Company would also like to offer their support to the conference by donating $1000.  According to Administrative Order #103, any donation exceeding $500 must be reviewed and approved by City Council prior to its receipt and expenditure. 

The Council may:

1. Accept the donations from Cablevision Systems Corporation and Montana-Dakota Utilities Company ; or
2. Do not accept the donations.

There will be no financial impact to the City unless the Council rejects the donations and must cover the costs that are planned for the donations. 

Staff recommends acceptance of the $2,500 donation from Cablevision Systems Corporation and $1,000 donation from Montana-Dakota Utilities Company for support of the 2011 MLCT conference.