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Council accepts $4,500 donation for radar feedback sign; donating councilmember abstains
Summary
Council accepted a $4,500 donation from companies tied to Councilmember Patel to fund a radar feedback sign; the minutes record Patel abstaining and the motion carrying 4–0.
The City accepted a $4,500 donation to purchase a radar feedback sign from Samanvay Hospitality & Management Inc., Shivaadya Inc., and Karunanidhi LLC, companies identified in the minutes as associated with Councilmember Patel. Mayor Fletcher reminded the council of Patel's donation and a motion to accept the $4,500.00 was made, seconded and "carried 4–0 with Patel abstaining."
The minutes note that a photograph was taken with one of the new signs and that the Forks Chamber of Commerce (represented by Director Lissy Andros) would also be donating to the sign purchase. The council accepted the donation during the Action Items portion of the meeting; the minutes record the financial amount and the abstention but do not provide additional details about deployment timing or the expected installation location for the sign.
Staff follow-up should include documenting the donation for the city’s records and advising on next steps for procurement and installation of the radar feedback device.
