HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-02; City Council; 14698; Acceptance of DonationsCIT-” OF CARLSBAD - AGENP BILL 81
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MTO 6/2/98 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM THE
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 9s c /cl2 accepting a $1,750 donation from the Charles & Ruth Billingsley Foundation.
Item Explanation:
Mrs. Ruth Billingsley is a regular participant in the bridge programs offered at
the Center. She became aware of the plan to replace the card tables utilized
by the bridge groups as they were in ill repair. Mrs. Billingsley contacted staff and suggested that we apply to the Billingsley Foundation for funds to replace the tables.
Staff wrote (Exhibit 2) Wells Fargo, the bank in charge of the Foundation,
requesting funding and arranged to have Mr. Houck, the bank representative
for the Foundation, tour the Senior Center.
In March 1998, we received a check from the Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation in the amount of $1,750 to replace the card tables.
Senior Commission Recommendation:
At their meeting May 7, 1998, the Senior Commission unanimously voted to
recommend acceptance of the $1,750 from the Charles & Ruth Billingsley Foundation. The Commission further recommends that the funds be utilized toward the purchase of card tables at the Senior Center.
Fiscal Imeact: Q
9 0 The $1,750 donation has been deposited into the Senior Trust Fund Account
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e 4 Exhibits:
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Resolution No. 46 - I6 2. Letter of request to Wells Fargo. Letter of Thanks to Wells Fargo.
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-162
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF
ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($1,750)
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, representing the Charles & Ruth
Billingsley Foundation, donated one thousand seven hundred fifty dollars
($1,750) to the Carlsbad Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to accept this gift;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad as follows:
1. That the City Council accepts the donation of one thousand seven
hundred and fifty dollars ($1,750) on behalf of the Senior Citizens of the
City of Carlsbad.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Carlsbad held on the 2nd day of
June I 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin and Hall
All-EST: -
ALETHA L. RALTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Exhibit 2
November 26, 1997
G. W. Houck Jr., Assistant VP
Private Banking Group
Wells Fargo Bank
4364 Executive DR, 1 8’h Floor
San Diego, CA 92121
CHARLES & RUTH BILLINGSLEY FOUNDATION
Dear Mr. Houck: 9 *
The Carlsbad Senior Center is a multi purpose Senior Center that provides a wide
variety of services, programs and activities for Seniors. We provide a hot, noon
day lunch five days a week, transportation to the Center and for doctors
appointments, health screenings, legal assistance,‘dances, classes, trips and much
more.
All of these activities are made possible through private donations, fundraising
and funding from the City. All services and activities are provided at low cost or
no cost to the Seniors who participate.
We are presently experiencing a serious need for tables for our many activities.
The tables presently utilized are in ill repair and not stable enough for use by
Seniors. These tables are utilized almost daily for cards, crafts, art, etc. and
unfortunately funds have not been budgeted for their replacement.
We would need 35 tables at a total cost of approximately $1,750. Please be
advised that as a part of a municipality, the Senior Center is a “qualified charitable
organization” as per IRS Code Section 170(~)(2))~ attached.
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Charles & Ruth Billingsky Foundation
November 20. 1997
If you would require any further verification of the need for replacing the tables,
you may wish to contact Mrs. Ruth Billingsley, who is an active participant at the
Center and has expressed concern over the condition of the tables that are
presently being utilized.
I am available to answer any questions regarding this request. I invite you to visit
our Center and see first hand the many programs that take place in this extremely
active facility
I thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, . . -
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Susan Schultz Spickard /
SENIOR CENTER COORDINATOR
Attachments (2)
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Exhibit 3
April 27, 1998
G.W. Houck Jr., Assistant VP
Wells Fargo Bank
4364 Executive DR, 18* Floor
San Diego, CA 92121
RE: Charles & Ruth Billingsly Foundation
Thank you for your assistance in the Carlsbad Senior Centers endeavor to receiving
funds from the Charles & Ruth Billingsly Foundation.
We have received the check and have ordered the equipment. Needless to say, the
Seniors are thrilled that they will be receiving new tables. The fact that Mrs.
Billingsly participates here at the Center makes the donation even more exciting.
I appreciated the time you took to tour our facility. I hope that you can come again
to view the equipment in use.
Again, many thanks to all who made this donation possible.
Sincerely,
I
Susan Schultz Spickar
SENIOR CENTER COORDINATOR
799 Pine Avenue l Carlsbad, California 92008-2428 l (760) 434-4127 l FAX (760) 434-4206 @