HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2512-5708CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Agenda Item
A.Fiscal Year 2026 Significant Gifts and Donations to the City of Palo Alto
City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: INFORMATION REPORTS
Lead Department: Administrative Services
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Report #:2512-5708
TITLE
Fiscal Year 2026 Significant Gifts and Donations to the City of Palo Alto
RECOMMENDATION
This is an informational report; no Council action is required.
DISCUSSION
The City of Palo Alto’s Policy and Procedures 1-18, Gift and Donations to the City of Palo Alto1
requires annual reports to the City Council regarding significant gifts that have been accepted
on behalf of the City.
In compliance with this policy, attachment A lists significant gifts (over $5,000) that the City
received during Fiscal Year 2025. All gifts had a designated purpose as stated under the “Use of
Gift” Column in attachment A. Staff monitors designated restrictions to comply with the
Donor’s request.
In addition, the Fair Political Practices Commission‘s (FPPC) regulations contain guidelines for
when for gifts benefiting specific employees should be disclosed as gifts to the City. Gifts
required to be disclosed pursuant to this regulation are now also reported on FPPC Form 801,
and that gift information is posted to the City Clerk’s web page2 as required by the FPPC.
Annual reports of gifts will continue to be provided to the Council. Form 801 information will be
available on the City Clerk’s website throughout the year as gifts are received.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Significant Gifts and Donations Received in FY 2026 Over $5,000
1 Policy and Procedures 1-18, Gift and Donations to the City:
https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/city-clerk/fppc-forms/2014-updated-final-gifts-to-city-policy.pdf
2 City Clerk’s Web Page: https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/City-Clerk/Gifts-to-the-City
APPROVED BY:
Significant Gifts and Donations Received in FY 2026 Over $5,000
DATE DONOR DEPT.
4/14/2026 Richard Shaw CSD $8,000.00
To support the City of Palo Alto Public Art Collection. Artwork
3/24/2026 Susan Peterson CSD $6,000.00
3/18/2026 Dawn Hill CSD $6,000.00
12/31/2025 Palo Alto Art Center Foundation CSD $81,000.00
9/18/2025
Ruth M. Kramer Charitable
Remainder Unitrust CSD $45,562.12