HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2014.09.04 - 21484MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION # 14194 ,. 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
JefferyA. 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 form (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 professionni 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.
RSMJas
Enclosures (4)
cc: Ms. Elaine R. Dallas
Approved, SCAO
STATE or MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
J1S CODE: RDS RECEIPT OF DISTRIBUTIVE SHARE FILE NO.
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The Joyce M. Danas Living Trust Dated September 28, 2004
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
Attorney name (type or print)
44444 Mound Rd_ Suite 100
Address
P44340
Bar no.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
City, state, zip
(586) 795-2375
Telephone no.
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PC 588 (9/07) RECEIPT OF DISTRIBUTIVE SHARE, PERSONAL PROPERTY 1VICL 700.3910
Resolution #14194 August 20, 2014
The Vice-Chairperson referred the resolution to the Finance Committee. There were no objections.
FISCAL NOTE (MISC . #14194) September 4, 2014
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, TOM MIDDLETON, 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:
Pursuant to Rule XII-G of this Board, the Finance Committee has reviewed the above referenced
resolution and finds:
1. Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center has received a donation of
$150,000 from the Estate of Joyce M. Danes, to assist in providing quality care to
animals entrusted to the Division. (Previously, the Estate donated $46,500 which was
accepted via Miscellaneous Resolution #13209 and $15,877.56 which was accepted
via Miscellaneous Resolution #14043.)
2. The monies have been received in the Animal Control Legacy Fund (21310-
9010101-114110-650301), which is often used for purchase of cages, equipment,
improvements, educational material for residents and school children, and medical
care for the adoption of animals.
3. The donation is in accordance with Miscellaneous Resolution #83204, Procedure for
Acceptance of a Gift Donation from Private Sources, as adopted July 14, 1983.
4. No budget amendment is required.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
Resolution #14194 September 4, 2014
Moved by Spisz supported by McGillivray the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Dwyer, Gershenson, Gingen, Gosselin, Hatchett, Hoffman, Jackson, Long, Matis,
McGillivray, Middleton, Quarles, Runestad, Scott, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack,
Bosnic, Crawford. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolutions (with fiscal notes attached) on the Consent
Agenda were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
1 HEREBY APPROVE tHIS RESOLUTION
CHIEF DEPUTY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ACTING PURSUANT TO MCL 45.559A (7)
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lisa Brown, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and
accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on September 4,
2014, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at
Pontiac, Michigan this 4th day of September 2014.
6.•)/P —
Lisa Brown, Oakland County
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