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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, to accept donations of refreshments and services in an amount not to exceed $5,000 from Lancer Hospitality and Como Friends through attending and participating in relationship building, appreciation, and recognition events in 2023.
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WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, has contractual relationships with Lancer Hospitality (Lancer) and the Como Friends related to the operation of the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Campus; and
WHEREAS, the City staff work closely with the staff of both organizations on a daily basis in order to accomplish the seamless provision of services at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory; and
WHEREAS, on a limited number of occurrences during 2023, City staff will be invited to participate in events which are facilitated by Lancer and/or Como Friends and in which food, beverages and entertainment is provided as an integral part of the event, the cost of which is borne by Lancer and Como Friends; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose of these events is to build upon existing working relatonships, develop new relationships among individual staff groups, demonstrate appreciation for the ongoing cooperation and recognition for Campus-wide achievements, and estabish new goals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Department of Parks and Recreation, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, is authorized to accept donations of refreshments and services from Lancer Hospitality and Como Friends through attending and participating in relationship building appreciation and recognition events in 2023 in an amount not to exceed $5,000.