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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2014.08.20 - 21448MITTEE MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 141944 August 20, 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. Danas previously donated an amount of $46,500 in July 2013 (received via Miscellaneous Resolution #13209); and $15,877.56 in December 2013 (received via Miscellaneous Resolution #14043). WHEREAS Ms. Danas' wishes are provided for in her living trust, in which now the Successor Trustee has made another distribution, "The Oakland Animal Care Center, for a distribution amount of $150,000;" 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 $150,000 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 Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote, LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD S. MROCZKA., P.L.L.C. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW 44444 Mound Road, Suite 100 Sterling Heights, MI 48314 (586) 795-2375 Facsimile (586) 795-2378 Richard S. Mroczka, Esq. Of Counsel Jeffery A. Cojocar, Esq. Matthew S. Slazinski, Esq. June 27, 2014 TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: RE: The Joyce M. Danas Living Trust Dated September 28, 2004 Our File No.: 12-06-075 Dear Interested Party: I write to inform you that the Successor Trustee will be making a partial distribution to each beneficiary of the above referenced Trust. The decision to issue this partial distribution was made after carefully considering the advice of the Certified Public Accountant with regard to the tax ramifications involved. The majority of your distribution will be considered income to you on your individual tax level rather than being taxed at the rate that is applicable to Trusts, which is usually a much higher rate. In the future you will receive a K-1 faun (upon the filing of the estate tax return) which will have to be reported on your tax return. Accordingly, I strongly urge you to seek the advice of your tax professional to determine how this distribution will impact your tax liability before you spend the partial distribution you receive. Accordingly, I have enclosed herein a check representing your partial distribution from the above referenced Trust estate along with two (2) copies of a form titled "Receipt of Distributive Share". We must obtain a signed copy of this form from each beneficiary. Accordingly, please review and sign one of these forms on the signature line provided for you and mail it back to my office in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope (keep the second copy of the "Receipt of Distributive Share" for your records). Thank you for your attention in this matter, I remain, Very Truly Yours, LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD S. MROCZKA, P.L.L.C. RSM/as Enclosures (4) cc: Ms. Elaine R. Danas Approved, SCAO STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF OAKLAND JIS CODE: RDS RECEIPT OF DISTRIBUTIVE SHARE FILE NO. [ ] FULL [x] PARTIAL The Joyce M. Danas Living Trust Dated September 28, 2004 I received from the Successor Trustee the following: Check No. 1210 in the amount of $150,000.00 Date Signature The Oakland Animal Care Center Name (type or print) Law Offices of Richard S. Mroczka, P.L.L.0 Richard S. Mroczka P44340 Attorney name (type or print) Bar no. 44444 Mound Rd.. Suite 100 Address Sterling Heights, MI 48314 City, state, 4 (586) 795-2375 Telephone no. Do not write below this line - For court use only PC 588 (9/07) RECEIPT OF DISTRIBUTIVE SHARE, PERSONAL PROPERTY MCL 700.3910 Resolution #14194 August 20, 2014 The Vice-Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.