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Consent   1.H.
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:
01/25/2016
TITLE
Donation for the Yellowstone Kelly Grave and Interpretive Site
PRESENTED BY:
Mike Whitaker
Department:
Parks/Rec/Public Lands
Presentation:

PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT

The Billings Chamber of Commerce and the Billings Parks, Recreation and Preservation Foundation are conducting a Capital Campaign to raise funds for the preservation and enhancement of the Yellowstone Kelly grave and interpretative site at Swords Rimrock Park.  James and Linda Roscoe have generously pledged $25,000 to the Capital Campaign over the next four years.  The donors have already given $5,000 of the $25,000 to the Capital Campaign.  The City agrees (see attached pledge agreement) to utilize the Roscoe donation to preserve and enhance the Yellowstone Kelly grave and interpretative site.

ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED

City Council may:
  • Accept the donation, or;
  • Not accept the donation

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no budget/financial impact from this action.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council accept this donation of $25,000 from James and Linda Roscoe.

APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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