HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-06-06 - Gift WT Savings-Summer ConcertsMichael J. Driscoll
Town Manager
TOWN OF
WATERTOWN
Office of the Town Manager
Administration Building
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Watertown, MA 02472
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To: Honorable Town Council
From: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
Date: June 1, 2017
RE: Agenda Item — Approval of Gift Expenditures
I am pleased to inform you that Watertown Savings Bank has graciously donated a Gift of
Funds to offset expenditures related to this years "Summer Concerts Series" starting on
Thursday, June 29t".
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, any expenditure of
gifts of funds needs the approval of the Town Manager and Town Council.
I respectfully request the attached Resolution approving this gift expenditure be placed on
the June 6th Special Town Council Agenda for your consideration.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
cc: Ronald D. Dean, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Watertown Savings Bank
Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor/Assistant Town Manager for Finance
Nancy Heffernan, Town Treasurer/Collector
Steven Magoon, Community Development & Planning Director/Assistant Town Manager
Mark R. Reich, Esquire, KP Law
Resolution # R-2018 -
Resolution approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds
WHEREAS: From time to time, this community is the beneficiary of a gift donated towards
improving the quality and spirit of its inhabitants lives; and,
WHEREAS: The Town's free concerts series is in its 18th year and concerts will be held seven
Thursday evenings beginning June 29th and ending August 10th, from 6:30 PM to 8 PM, Saltonstall
Park; and,
WHEREAS: This generous donation was given to offset expenditures related to the 2017 Summer
Concert Series, where families and guests will enjoy a variety of musical performances and
refreshments; and
WHERE: Watertown Savings Bank graciously donated a gift of funds for the 2017 Summer
Concerts Series; and,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Town Council of the City known as the Town of
Watertown, hereby accepts and appropriates, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44,
Section 53A, a monetary gift in the amount of $1,500 from the Watertown Savings Bank.
Council Member
I hereby certify that at a special meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present, the
above resolution was adopted by a vote of for, _against and _present on
June 6, 2017.
Council Clerk
Mark Sideris, Council President