HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2014.03.06 - 21196MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14043 March 6, 2014
BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, William Dwyer, Chairperson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT — ANIMAL CONTROL AND PET ADOPTION CENTER —
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFT TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND PET ADOPTION
CENTER
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS in current times, many people have become more enlightened and concerned about the fate
and welfare of animals that come into contact the public animal shelters; and
WHEREAS in Oakland County, we are extremely fortunate to have compassionate residents that give
generously to the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center's Legacy Fund and support
its efforts to provide the highest quality service and humane treatment to the animals entrusted to the
care of the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center; and
WHEREAS Ms. Joyce M. Danas, a kind and generous person who was concerned about animals
wellbeing, was aware of the quality service provided by the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet
Adoption Center, and has demonstrated a lasting commitment to providing assistance throughout her
lifetime; and
WHEREAS Ms. Danas wanted to assist the Center in continuing its work for the protection and
preservation of animals and has established a generous legacy to continue the humane support of
animals into the future; and
WHEREAS Ms. Danes previously donated an amount of $46,500 in July 2013 (received via
Miscellaneous Resolution #13209); and
WHEREAS Ms. Danas' wishes are provided for in her living trust, in which now the Successor Trustee
has made partial and final distribution, "The Oakland Animal Care Center, for a partial distribution amount
of $15,877.56;" and
WHEREAS MR. #83204 requires that gift donations with a value of $10,000 or more, with no match or
other financial obligations to the county , be reviewed by the department's/division's liaison committee,
acknowledged by the Board of Commissioners by signed resolution, accounted for in the appropriate
departmental donation account, and recorded as a general fixed County asset.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners acknowledges
the generous gift of $15,877.56 bequeathed by Ms. Danas to the Oakland County Animal Control and Pet
Adoption Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the donation was accounted for in the Oakland County Animal Control
and Pet Adoption Center's Legacy Fund.
Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Resolution #14043 March 6, 2014
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.