HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 21-22 Approving the acceptance of a generous donation from Deloitte for Public Art, Public Safety, and Westlake AcademyTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 21-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE,
APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GENEROUS DONATION FROM DELOITTE
TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR PUBLIC ART, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND
WESTLAKE ACADEMY.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake desires to encourage broad community support and
involvement in this project through utilization of private donations, gifts, and other private
funding sources to enhance this project, as well as ensure its success via the use of a
public/private partnerships; and
WHEREAS, Deloitte has come forward and expressed a desire to provide a generous gift
to the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council acceptance of this generous gift is in the best interests of
the Town of Westlake and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true
and. correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2; tf any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions
hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
SECTION 3: That, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, hereby accepts a
generous donation of $500,000.00 to the Town from Deloitte, the Council acknowledges the
desire of this donor to apply these funds to be used exclusively for Public Art, Public Safety, and
Westlake Academy as identified in their letter, attached as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
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PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 21ST DAY OF JUNE 2021.
ATTEST:
Todd ood, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
Laura Wheat, Mayor
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Deloitte
May 18, 2021
Mayor Laura Wheat
Town of Westlake
1500 Solana Blvd.
Building 7, Suite 7200
Westlake, TX 76262
USA
RE: Charitable Donation to Westlake Public Art Program and the Fire -EMS Department
Mayor Wheat:
Deloitte LLP
2501 Westlake Parkway
Westlake, Tx 76262
USA
Tel: 214 840 7162
Fax: 214 756 9270
The people of Deloitte LLP and its affiliates (collectively "Deloitte") are pleased to make a charitable one-time
donation in the amount of $500,000 to the Town of Westlake to support the Public Art Program, the Fire -EMS
Department, and Westlake Academy. This donation is in recognition of Deloitte's thirteen years in the
Westlake community and recent expansion of our footprint in the Circle T Ranch.
Deloitte wishes to allocate the donation between the following categories and items:
• Public Arts Program: $150,000 restricted to the acquisition of new public artwork and future repair
and maintenance of existing installations.
• Public Safety: $300,000 restricted to the acquisition of the Life Pack Heart Monitor, EMS Training
Manikin, CAD Equipment for all vehicles, Command Vehicle Suburban, and balance to go toward a new
ladder truck.
• Westlake Academy: $50,000 restricted to the acquisition of facilities, technology, or equipment that
directly enhances the student learning environment or experience.
Please see the attached donation use limitation agreement. This donation is in accordance with the terms of
the use limitation agreement, attached hereto as Schedule A; please sign to acknowledge your acceptance of
the terms and the gift.
Westlake is a distinctive place and Public Art uniquely expresses the culture and identity of the town and
community. We are truly appreciative of the continual support, dedication, and sacrifice the Fire -EMS
department makes for the community of Westlake. Finally, Deloitte is proud to continue supporting academic
and learning initiatives provided at Westlake Academy.
Sincerely,
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Heidi Soltis-Berner
Managing Director
Deloitte LLP
CC: Town Manager Amanda DeGan
Chief Richard Whitten
Public Arts Commission
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Mayor Laura Wheat
May 18, 2021
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Schedule A - DONATION USE LIMITATION AGREEMENT
In the event that the donation can no longer be used for the intended purpose stated herein, the Town of
Westlake shall notify Deloitte, with reasonable notice, and Deloitte (or any legal successor to the Deloitte, if
applicable) shall determine the proper allocation of the donation, if any, and shall modify this letter to the
extent necessary to enable the donation to be used in a manner which coincides with the Deloitte's original
intent as closely as possible. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary in this letter, if Deloitte
(or any legal successor to Deloitte, if applicable) is no longer in existence at the time that the donation may no
longer be used for the intended purpose stated herein, the Mayor of the Town of Westlake shall use his or her
best judgment to determine the proper allocation of the donation taking into account Deloitte's intent as set
forth herein_
The obligations of Deloitte hereunder shall terminate upon written notice by Deloitte to the Town of Westlake.
The Town of Westlake will confirm by email to Deloitte, that the nature and amount of the gift was honored.
Neither party may assign, directly or indirectly, by operation of law, change of control or otherwise, this letter
or any rights or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other party.
This letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, and shall
be subject to any applicable Town of Westlake policies (if any) adopted from time to time.
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Laura Wheat
Mayor, Town of Westlake
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