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Accepting the donation of the use of space at the James J. Hill Reference Library as well as food and beverage donation, at a total value of no more than $500, for the Mayor's 2012 State of the City speech.
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WHEREAS, at 12 PM on Monday, March 26, 2012, Mayor Christopher B. Coleman of the City of Saint Paul, will be giving an annual state of the city speech to the people of Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor will take this opportunity to inform the residents of Saint Paul about the current state of the city and also share his vision of its future; and
WHEREAS, the James J. Hill Reference Library, which is serving as venue host of this free and public event, is donating the space, as well as some light snacks and beverages, which altogether do not exceed $500 in value; and
WHEREAS, use of the space for the speech will encourage the public to visit the great facilities and educational resources of the James J. Hill Reference Library, and offer an opportunity for citizens to learn more about the state of our city; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council accepts the donation of the use of space at James J. Hill Reference Library located at 80 West Fourth Street, along with minimal snacks and beverages valued at no more than $500 for the purpose of hosting the Mayor's 2012 State of the City address to all the residents of Saint Paul, appropriates it for the intended use and thanks the James J. Hill Reference Library for its generous gift.