23-083 Approving a PUblic Purpose Expenditure/Employee Wellness and Recognition PolicyCITY OF SHOREWOOD
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 23-083
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PUBLIC PURPOSE
EXPENDITURE/EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND RECOGNITION POLICY
WHEREAS, all expenditures made by city employees using city funds must be for a public
purpose; and
WHEREAS, an expenditure made for a public purpose must benefit the community as a body, is
directly related to functions of government and does not have as its primary objective the
benefit of a private interest; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 15.46 authorizes expenditures toward employee wellness and
recognition objectives; and
WHEREAS, The Office of the State Auditor has stated that properly established programs should
be in writing and should include clear recognition and wellness objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood that the City
of Shorewood Public Purpose Expenditure/Employee Wellness and Recognition Policy is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood this 14th day of August 2023
ATTEST:
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
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I Mayor