On March 12, 2007, the City Council approved an agreement between the City and the Billings Kiwanis Club to create a Billings specialty vehicle license plate to promote civic pride and to serve as a fund-raiser for both organizations.  The City's portion of the proceeds is intended to go  toward park improvements.   To date, the City of Billings Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Department has received donations from this program in the amount of $11,791.83.  These funds have been earmarked for the purchase and planting of trees in City parks. 

The City Council may accept the donation or it may decline the donation.

There will be no financial impact to the City.

Staff recommends  that Council accept the generous donation of the Billings Kiwanis Club in the amount of $11,791.83 for purchasing and planting trees in City parks and publicly acknowledge this gift to the community.