Title
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance and Appropriation of a Gift from Dr. and Mrs. William R. Harvey to Establish an Endowment in Honor of Former Chief of Police, Pat Minetti
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Dr. William R. Harvey, President Emeritus of Hampton University, and his wife, Norma B. Harvey, have communicated their desire to establish an Endowment of $20,000.00 in the City of Hampton, in honor of former Chief of Police, Pat Minetti. Said Endowment would provide $1,000.00 annually to a Hampton police officer who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, character, caring and support for the citizens of the City of Hampton. The annual recipient to be chosen by a committee made up of the Chief of Police, the City Manager, Mayor, Director of Human Resources and the Commonwealth's Attorney.
Pursuant to Hampton City Code Section 2-134(a), gifts to the city of money of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or more, as aggregated or as a whole, shall be approved and appropriated for city use by the council by appropriate resolution before such gifts may be put to the use of the city. Any conditions pertaining to such gifts shall also be recorded in the council minutes.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background above.
Impact:
See Purpose/Background above.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve the Resolution and accept the gift.
Body
WHEREAS, Dr. William R. Harvey, President Emeritus of Hampton University, and his wife, Norma B. Harvey, have generously offered to fund the establishment of a $20,000.00 endowment in the City of Hampton, in honor of former Chief of Police, Pat Minetti (the "Endowment");
WHEREAS, as a condition of the gift, Dr. and Mrs. Harvey have directed that $1,000.00 be awarded annually (the "Annual Award") to a Hampton police officer who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, character, caring and support for the citizens of the City of Hampton; and that the selected police officer be chosen by a committee comprised of the Chief of Police, City Manager, Mayor, Director of Human Resources, and Commonwealth's Attorney; and
WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. Harvey have always thought fondly of Chief Minetti and the Minetti family and would consider it an honor to initiate this Endowment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA that:
1. It accepts the donation from Dr. and Mrs. William R. Harvey in the amount of $20,000.00 to establish an Endowment, subject to the restricted use and conditions set forth above;
2. Once received, $20,000 is being recognized as revenues and $1,000 of the Endowment is hereby appropriated to the General Fund (with any portion of the Endowment remaining at the close of fiscal year 2024 to be transferred to the Restricted Fund Balance), and the Annual Award shall thereafter be included in and appropriated through the City's annual budget process; and
3. By this Resolution, the conditions pertaining to this Endowment shall be recorded in the Council minutes, as required by Hampton City Code Section 2-134(a).