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MEMORANDUM
4o RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
CAROLYNN PETRU,INTERIM DIRECTOR,RECREATION~
AND PARKSI DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
MAY 21,2013
GIFTS FOR PARKS
CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGE~~U-
Staff Coordinator:Katie Howe,Administrative Analyst II \LW
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 and long-term museum loans from
January 1 through May 10,2013
Point Vicente Interpretive Center Amphitheatre Plaque ($1,500)
•Herbert Clarkson:In honor of Herb and Dodie Clarkson
Point Vicente Interpretive Center Monetary Donations
•Reverend and Mrs.John B.Connell:$50
•Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Troop #13015:$20
•Girl Scouts Troop #349:$10
Whale of a Day Monetary Donations
•EDCO Disposal Corporation:$1,600
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Gifts for Parks
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In-Kind Donations to Museum
•Anonymous:A book
•Joan Barry:Marineland Memorabilia
•Mr.and Mrs.Jay Berman:A piece of the Dominator's decking
•Brant Blakeman:A fossil
•Don Christy:Antique farm equipment
•Jeri Fonte:A bird bone
•Ann Hartmann:A framed photo of Abalone Cove
•Elizabeth Hayes:Books
•Carlene J.Krimm:Books
•Los Serenos de Point Vicente Docents:A book
•Diana Mcintyre:Natural artifacts and a booklet
•Mark Murphy:Marineland Memorabilia
•John Nieto:A book
•Dick and Yvetta Williams:Office items
40 th Anniversary Celebration Gala Donations
•ACTI Environmental Services:Tino Productions Band
•Blais and Associates:Three tickets
•Bill Bloomfield:Four tickets
•Susan Brooks:Seven tickets
•EDCO Disposal Corporation:Wine and other beverages
•Sande Ishibashi:$100
•Marilyn and Rob Katherman:Six tickets
•Stephanie and Drake Kennedy:Seven tickets
•Carolyn Lehr:Ten tickets
•Thomas D.Long:Five tickets
•Microsoft Corporation:Ten tickets
•Richards,Watson &Gershon:$2,000 for floral arrangements
•Sil and Victor Quirarte:$100
•Terranea Resort:Palos Verdes Ballroom venue
•Jerome Unitin:Two tickets
•Venco:One ticket
•West Coast Arborists:Two tickets
Ladera Linda Discovery Room Donations
•Dick and Yvetta Williams:Display cases and office items
REACH Donation
•Kiwanis Club of Rolling Hills Estates:$2,000.00
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated cost to the City.
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