CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Accepting Dondation of Steinway Grand Piano for Sunset Center

Meeting Date: 3 August 2010
Prepared by: Heidi Burch, City Clerk

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution accepting the donation of a Steinway Grand Piano to the City valued at $37,500.

Description: Carmel resident Brigette Wasserman generously donated a 2000 Steinway Grand Piano Model M to the City for use at the Sunset Cultural Center. According to an email from Mrs.Wasserman (Attachment “A”), she purchased the piano new five years ago for $37,500.

Important Considerations: City’s Policy C89-41, Acceptance of Donations and Gifts to the City, requires City Council approval for donations valued at more than $1,000.

Decision Record: None.

Reviewed by:

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Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2010-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A STEINWAY GRAND PIANO TO THE CITY VALUED AT $37,500

WHEREAS, Mrs. Brigitte Wasserman generously donated a 2000 Model M Steinway Grand Piano to the City that is valued at $37,500; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Policy C89-41, Acceptance of Donations and Gifts to the City, requires City Council approval for donations valued at more than $1,000.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES:

1. Accept with gratitude the donation of the 2000 Model M Steinway Grand Piano from Mrs. Brigette Wasserman.

2. Add this Steinway Grand Piano to the City’s inventory.

3. Request that the Mayor send a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Wasserman on behalf of the City.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 3rd day of August 2010, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED,

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SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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Heidi Burch, City Clerk

Attachment “A”
From: Brigitte Wasserman
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:11 AM
To: Rich Guillen
Subject: Steinway piano

Hi Mr. Guillen, here is the information you requested regarding the Steinway piano I donated to the Sunset Center:

It was purchased new at a Steinway Store five years ago for $37,500. I was told by the store, that the value of the piano does stay the same, but after 5 or 10 years it increases.

I hope that this is enough information for you. Brigitte Wasserman