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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
Staff Coordinators:
HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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CORY LINDER, DIRECTOR, RECREATION AND PARKS
February 18, 2014
GIFTS FOR PARKS
CAROLYNN PETRU, ACTING CITY MANAGERW
Katie Howe, Administrative Analyst II x;K'
Mary Hirsch, Recreation Specialist ~v
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 September 4, 2013 through
December 31, 2013
Point Vicente Interpretive Center Whale Walk Plaques ($2,500)
• Eileen Kurucz: In memory of Nancy Pierce
• Ronald Sommer: Ronald M. Sommer MD and Family 2013
Point Vicente Interpretive Center Amphitheatre Plaques ($1,500)
• Hildegard Graeber: In memory of Hans-Hermann Graeber
Monetary Donations to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center
• Jean Britton: $100 for the William J. Britton Ill, Memorial
• Hermosa Garden Club: $200
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Gifts for Parks
February 18, 2014
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In-Kind Donations to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center
• Bob and Joan Barry: Four books
• Earle Casler: A notebook
• Paul Dunay: A Great Horned Owl for taxidermy
• Marilyn Litvak: Five books
• Los Serenos de Point Vicente Docents: A book and a field guide
• Sean McGee: Marineland memorabilia
• Robert Schriebman: Binoculars, scopes, a case, and a tripod
• Yvetta Williams: Marineland memorabilia
REACH Donations
• Barbara Lee Cox: $25
• Cynthia Donnelly: $23
• Sandra London: $1,000
REACH/Breakfast With Santa Donations
• Jason and Raquel Davidson: $10
• Hunter and Alexis Gaspar: $5
• Jean Greenstadt: $50
• Hye Sook Kim: $300
• Eduardo Schonborn: $50
• Arnold and Irene Silver: $30
• Tom Yoo: $425
• Bristol Farms (Rolling Hills Estates): $100 gift card
• Mayer's Bakery (Rolling Hills Estates): Donut holes
• Noah's Bagels (Rolling Hills Estates): Bagels and muffins
• Pavillions (Rolling Hills Estates): $25 gift card
• Ralph's (Rancho Palos Verdes): $20 gift card
• Starbucks (Rolling Hills Estates): Coffee
• Trader Joe's (Rancho Palos Verdes): Fruit
• Whole Foods Market (Torrance): $50 gift card
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated cost to the City.
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