(a) The Village welcomes unrestricted Donations as well as Restricted Donations that enhance Village services, reduce costs that the Village would incur in the absence of the Donation, or that otherwise provide a benefit to the Village.
(b) The Village may decline any Donation without comment or cause.
(c) Prior to starting any fundraising on behalf of the Village, or prior to starting any Supported Fundraising, as defined in Section 107.02 (g), of this Policy, Village Council approval shall first be required.
(d) Before any Fundraising plan for a Supported Fundraising is approved by the Village, the proponents of the Fundraising plan shall submit a proposed Fundraising plan providing the information requested on the Fundraising Plan form approved by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Village.
(e) The Council President shall refer any Donation requests that require approval by the Village, or any proposed Supported Fundraising to the appropriate Council committee(s) to review the proposed Donation or Fundraising.
(f) Donors shall not expect, nor shall the Village grant, any extra consideration to the Donor in relation to Village procurement, regulatory matters, or any other business, services, or operations of the Village.
(g) Village Council Members, the Mayor, or any Village Commissioner, Board Member, employee, or volunteer shall not solicit Donations in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00) in money or in-kind services for any Supported Fundraising unless the Council for the Village of Chagrin Falls has approved a Fundraising plan for the Supported Fundraising.
(h) Donations must be directly related to providing goods or services to the public or for another valid public purpose.
(Ord. 2023-37. Passed 7-24-23.)