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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 STAFF ORIGINATOR: Marty Asieson DATE: September 22, 1995 TOPIC: Transfer of Property and Hold Harmless for Friends of the Parks BACKGROUND Over the last two years the Friends of the Parks Support Group has received several contributions for parks and recreation. Since the Friends carry no personal liability insurance and are community volunteers, concern was created by the possibilities of exposure from accidents that may occur as a result of these donations. After investigating what other non -profits have done, it was decided that the state laws concerning immunity for public non- profit support groups covered their exposure. In addition the Friends wish to carry this a step further and modeled a Transfer of Property and Hold Harmless agreement similar to the City of Little Canada's non-profit group procedure. This Hold Harmless Agreement has been reviewed by our Attorney Bill Hawkins and found to be satisfactory and proper, with the recommendation that inspection of donations be made prior to accepting such transfers. Please find attached a copy of Bill's letter, and agreements transferring donations to the city. These donations include playground equipment for Wenzel Farms Park, an irrigation system for Sunrise Park, a six foot long park bench for Lamotte Park, and twelve concrete picnic tables for Country Lakes Park, Birch Park and Wenzel Farms Park. Martha Walmsley from the Friends of the Parks will be present to answer any questions for you. OPTIONS 1. Accept the procedure for property and services transfer from the Friends of the Parks to the City, and the gifts described in the accompanying agreements. 2. Refer back to the Friends of the Parks for further consideration RECOMMENDATION Option 1.