Chapter 3.66
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Sections:
3.66.020 Limitation on acceptance of donations.
3.66.030 Procedure of acceptance of donations.
3.66.040 Funds and accounting.
3.66.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the term “donation” refers to any money or property, real or personal, donated, devised or bequeathed, with or without restriction, to the city of Westport. As used in this chapter, the term “donation” does not refer to any money or property, real or personal, that may be reasonably classified as a grant. (Ord. 1660 § 1, 2021)
3.66.020 Limitation on acceptance of donations.
The city may accept and use donations only for purposes related to those powers granted to the city by law. Any donations to the city that is accompanied with any contingency, term, or condition on the use by the city of such donation that is inconsistent with this chapter or contrary to law shall be declined by the city. The city may decline to accept any donation that is inconsistent with the policies, plans, goals, or any other ordinance of the city. (Ord. 1660 § 1, 2021)
3.66.030 Procedure of acceptance of donations.
The city clerk-treasurer or designee is authorized to accept donations up to $10,000 in value and to carry out the terms and conditions of the donations. If no terms and conditions are attached to the donation, or such terms or conditions cannot be fulfilled or performed by the city, the city may expend or use the same for any public purpose consistent with this chapter.
All donations of real property and donations in value of more than $10,000 shall be brought to the city council for authorization and approval by resolution or ordinance. (Ord. 1660 § 1, 2021)
3.66.040 Funds and accounting.
All monetary donations shall be deposited in the appropriate fund to carry out the conditions thereof in accordance with all applicable laws of the state of Washington and requirements of the State Auditor. If donations are given without conditions said funds shall be deposited in the general fund to be appropriated pursuant to the budget process. (Ord. 1660 § 1, 2021)