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Library and Museum Services Department
DATE: April 1, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mary Beth Hayes, Director of Library & Museum Services
SUBJECT: ACCEPT THE GIFT OF $10,000 FROM THE ESTATE OF JOHN N. SILL
FOR GENERAL LIBRARY PURPOSES
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
The estate of John N. Sill has offered the Library a gift of $10,000 for general library
purposes.
DISCUSSION
In November 2013, the Library was notified that it was named in the John N. Sill Trust.
In March 2014, the Library received a $10,000 check representing the specific bequest
distribution.
All gifts to the Library are subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to City
Charter Article VI I I Section 809(d).
FISCAL IMPACT
The Library will experience an added $10,000 to its budget allocation.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council accept the gift of $10,000 from the estate of
John N. Sill for general library purposes.
Approved_
Dominic La��afe�t�
City Manager