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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 22, 19$5
SUBJECT Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Foundation
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Letter from County Administrator dated April 12, 19$5
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None at this time
DESCRIPTION The City has received a letter from Mel Hing on behalf
of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors as to whether the City of Dublin
would be interested in participating in the drive for funds for the
restoration of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island project .
If the City Council is interested in participating in this program, Staff
can get additional information from the County ' s Public Information Officer.
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MEL RING STEPHEN A HAMILL
ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
April 12, 1985
Mr. Richard Ambrose, City Manager
City of Dublin
P.O. Box 2340
Dublin, CA 94566
Dear Dick:
Recently, the Statue of Liberty/ Ellis Island Foundation contacted Alameda
County asking that we participate in a fundraising drive to benefit the Statue
of Liberty and Ellis Island Restoration Project, expected to cost $230 million
and be completed in 1986. Our Board of Supervisors responded by approving the
drive in principle at their March 12 meeting. A great deal of press coverage
followed the Board's approval.
It has occurred to us that perhaps this drive could represent an opportunity
for all of Alameda County's local governments to unify in such a worthwhile
effort. While each of us will undoubtedly be contacted and each could conduct
a separate drive, we have the potential as a team to make a significant
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contribution on behalf of government in Alameda County and its cities.
The Foundation sent us a great deal of useful materials to help plan a
successful campaign. While some contributors are using a one-time donation
approach, the Foundation suggests a payroll deduction plan similar to that
used annually in the United Way Campaign. There is literature suggesting
either a three-, six-, or twelve-month timeline for deduction, and further
information on incentives to achieve maximum employee participation using
either the payroll deduction or cash donation approach. We at Alameda County
have not yet decided which plan suits the County system best.
This is a campaign that has truly captured the American spirit. We are happy
to take part, and hope you may be interested in joining us in a united
effort. Please consider this idea with your local officials and contact our
Public Information Officer, Marty Boyer, as soon as possible so a kick-off
date can be targeted. Ms. Boyer can provide further details or refer you to 1
the Foundation's West Coast director. She is available in my office, 874-7861. i
Very truly yours,
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1221 OAK STREET SUITE 555 - OAKLAND CALIFORNIA 94612 14151 874.6252