Fulton Authorization levels ordinance (§ 2-372)

(a) The director of administration shall have authority to make a final decision whether to accept offers of donations to the city with a cumulative value of $25,000.00 or less. The director of administration may delegate this authority to a department head or other city designee if acceptance of a given donation is specifically in keeping with an approved and established fundraising program. Donated money will be expended for the specific purpose so designated or for general purposes if no intent is specified. Donations of equipment will be evaluated for usefulness, ongoing maintenance costs and potential future replacement cost. The authorization of in-kind contributions and sponsorships for specific events will be treated in the same way as donated funds. Corporations offering sponsorships or in-kind contributions will be requested to state the value of the offer or service. The director of administration will decide on a per case basis if the donation should be accepted.

(b) The council shall have authority to make a final decision whether to accept offers of donations to the city with a cumulative value over $25,000.00. Corporations offering sponsorships or in-kind contributions will be requested to state the value of the offer or service. The council will decide on a per case basis if the donation should be accepted or rejected.