Hallsville Authorization Levels ordinance (§ 150.030)

A. Authorization For The City Administrator To Accept Gifts Of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) Or Less. The City Administrator shall have authority to make a final decision whether to accept offers of donations to the City with a cumulative value of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) or less. The City Administrator 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 City Administrator will decide on a per case basis if the donation should be accepted.

B. Authorization For The Board Of Aldermen To Accept Gifts Of More Than Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). The Board of Aldermen shall have authority to make a final decision whether to accept offers of donations to the City with a cumulative value over twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00). Corporations offering sponsorships or in-kind contributions will be requested to state the value of the offer or service. The Board of Aldermen will decide on a per case basis if the donation should be accepted or rejected.