HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-203-08 • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-203-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 203 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TO ADD SECTION 203.29
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY,
MINNESOTA, DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Amendment. That Chapter 203 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Oak Park Heights is hereby amended to add the following section:
203.29 Employee Contributions to Charitable Organizations
A. Policy
The City of Oak Park Heights recognizes the community impact of non - profit
charitable service organizations that provide benevolent programs and
services to its citizens and surrounding area. Employees of the City of Oak
• Park Heights may desire contribute to registered combined charitable
organizations directly from payroll, as defined in MN State Statute 309.50.
The employee desiring to make a payroll contribution must provide written
documentation to the City Payroll Department specifying the charitable
organization and the requested amount to be deducted each pay period from
their net paycheck (post -tax). These funds shall be held in a liability account
and paid out annually at the end of the year or periodically as determined by
the City, to the charitable organization, any returned funds will be sent to a
local charitable organization of the City's choice.
B. Guidelines
1. For each charitable organization an employee wishes to contribute to,
they must provide a copy of the organization's 501 (c) 3 determination
letter. This determination letter must demonstrate that the organization
meets the following requirements:
• Does not discriminate with respect to those classes of people
protected by law;
• Is governed by a voluntary board of directors serving without
compensation, except for governmental units;
• Makes available to the general public, on request, copies of its
• annual report, including its most recent financial statement:
• 2. Employee involvement in charitable donations is strictly voluntary.
3. Any and all payroll deductions are post tax deductions.
4. The City reserves the right to terminate this policy and ordinance at
anytime.
5. At no time shall the City be responsible to provide funding to any
organization, all funds shall be derived from the employee.
6. The City will not process financial contributions to organizations
considered by the City to be inconsistent with stated policies and
guidelines.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and publication according to law.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights, Washington County,
Minnesota, on this 27 day of December, 2007.
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