HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/2025 07.F. Resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation of$50,000 for general operations at the Harman Center •
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.F.
For Meeting of: December 9, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation of$50,000 for
general operations at the Harman Center
SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
*Ken Wilkinson, Parks & Recreation Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
An anonymous donation through BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware has been graciously given to the City in
the amount of$50,000 to be used specifically towards the general operations at the Harman Center to
assist the City with recent budget cuts to the Harman Center.
City Council approval is required for acceptance of the donation due to the amount equaling or
exceeding $50,000.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Thriving Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Harman.Donation.Resolution-BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware-12.9.2025.docx
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Yakima to accept an anonymous monetary
donation in the sum of Fifty-Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) through BNY
Mellon Trust of Delaware for use to assist in funding the general
operation of the Harman Center.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) owns the Harman Center located at 101 N. 65th
Ave., Yakima, WA; and
WHEREAS, an anonymous donor through BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware approached
the City to donate the sum of Fifty-Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) for use to assist in funding
the general operation of the Harman Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima finds that it is in the best interests of
its residents to accept the donation, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the anonymous donation of Fifty-
Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) through BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware for use to assist in
funding the general operation of the Harman Senior Center.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of December, 2025.
ATTEST: Patricia Byers, Mayor
Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
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