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MEMORANDUM
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PALOS VERDES
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: CORY LINDER, DIRECTOR, RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: MAY 19, 2015
SUBJECT: GIFTS FOR PARKS
REVIEWED: DOUG WILLMORE, CITY MANAGER�''6e tM
Staff Coordinators: Katie Lozano, Administrative Analyst II K)�%
Mary Hirsch, Administrative Staff Assistant
RECOMMENDATION
Accept Gifts for Parks donations and direct staff to prepare donor letters of appreciation
for the Mayor's signature.
BACKGROUND
The City's Gifts for Parks Program, established in 1982, provides a means by which
interested individuals, organizations, and/or businesses may contribute funds or
merchandise for the enhancement of the City's Recreation and Parks facilities and
programs. Donations, as prescribed by law, are tax deductible as charitable
contributions.
DISCUSSION
The City has received the following donations from January 1, 2015 through March 31,
2015:
Point Vicente Interpretive Center Amphitheatre Plaques ($1,500)
• Christopher and Susan Durham in memory of Nona Figgat Emery
• Marc and Sharon Dyer in honor of Marc and Sharon Dyer
• Allyn Emery in honor of Nona Emery
• Nancy Manfredi in memory of George A. Manfredi
• Tim and Janice Murphy in memory of George J. Hasencamp
Financial Donations to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center
Ruth Brown: $50
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Gifts for Parks
May 19, 2015
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In -Kind Donations to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center
• Bob Barry: miniature whaling tools
• Bill Brown: a photo
• Juday Chernoff: Marineland memorabilia
• Joe Cocke: a set of oars
• Docent Donation: a book
• Michael Friedman: a book
• Anita Gash: Marineland memorabilia
• C. J. Krimm: a book
• Doug Marimon and Stacey Michaels: Marineland memorabilia
• Cindy McCully: a DVD
• Diana McIntyre: a book
• Ted and Sandra Robinson: Marineland memorabilia
• Ronald Sommer, M.D.: whaling items
• Frank Stallone: replica whale tooth
• Darci Uhart: Marineland memorabilia
Whale of a Day Donation
• EDCO Disposal Corporation: $1600
REACH Donations
• Suzanna Hsu: $75
• Sandra London: $750
• Tom Yoo: $515
REACH/Breakfast With Santa Donations
• Bristol Farms (Rolling Hills Estates): $50 gift card
• Whole Foods (Torrance): Cookies
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated cost to the City.
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