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Council accepts small in-kind flag donation and Sal Perez scholarship fundraiser proceeds

3375665 · May 15, 2025
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Summary

Council accepted an in-kind donation of a 6x10 American flag donated by the Van Dyken family for Collin Park Fire Station and $2,508.75 raised for the Sal Perez scholarship from a community softball tournament.

City staff reported two gifts for council acceptance and the council approved them by motion.

Brenda (Staff member, city manager’s office) said the Van Dyken family donated a 6-foot-by-10-foot American flag to hang in the Collin Park Fire Station, valued at $129. The parks and recreation department reported $2,508.75 collected for the Sal Perez scholarship during a softball tournament April 19; the total included $2,055 in team fees, $135 from an Arnie Rangel donation and $318.75 in concessions. Staff recommended acceptance, credit to the appropriate accounts and a letter of thanks to the donors.

Councilmember Soule moved to accept the gifts with thanks and Councilmember Shay supported the motion. Council unanimously approved the acceptance and directed staff to acknowledge donors.