Council Communication

City Council Business Item VIII.B
Adoption of Ordinance 26-304
COMMUNICATION Gift Policy
To: Mayor Thomas L. Schoaf and Members of the City Council
From: Paige Peterson, Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance
Through: Matthew Williams, City Manager
Meeting Date: 10/21/2026
Presenter: Paige Peterson, Asst. City Mgr./Finance Director
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
MOVE TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 26-304 GIFT POLICY
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Chapter X, Section 6 of the Litchfield Park City Charter requires the City Council, by ordinance,
to provide for the establishment of a system for accepting and disclosing receipts of gifts for
elected and appointed officials, employees, and board and commission members in compliance
with state law; and, the City Code amendments as provided for in this Ordinance relating to
gifts complies with the Litchfield Park City Charter requirement and is in the best interests of
the City and its residents to promote ethical behavior by City Officials.
Staff recommends elected and appointed officials and city staff report to the City Clerk within
two business days in writing any gift received with a value in excess of $50. The disclosure must
include the date received, the identity of the providing person or entity, and the description
and value of the benefit received.
This item was introduced during the September 21, 2026 regular Council meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adopting Ordinance 26-304 Gift Policy
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance 26-304 Gift Policy