DATE:
June 3, 2025
04
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FROM R&G PETERSON FAMILY TRUST, HEART OF CHULA VISTA ANIMAL CARE FACILITY, YIN C. AND GARY D. FAUNCE AND MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
County of San Diego Administrative Code Article III, Section 66 Acceptance of Gifts and Board of Supervisors Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, permit the acceptance of gifts and donations by the administrative head of each department in the County, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors.
In Fiscal Year 2024-2025, the County of San Diego's Department of Animal Services (DAS) received three separate cash donations from R&G Peterson Family Trust ($134,362), Heart of Chula Vista Animal Care Facility ($15,000), Yin and Gary Faunce ($10,000), and one in-kind donation of vaccines worth $6,815 from Merck Animal Health. Of the $159,362 received in cash donations, $148,8362 will be deposited into the department's Public Education Trust Fund to fund outreach services with the Pet Health Express to offer free vaccines, licensing and microchips ($133,8362), stock medical supplies for the Pet Health Express ($10,000) and support ongoing spay/neuter efforts ($5,000). The remaining, $10,500 will be deposited in the Medical Expense "Spirit" Trust Fund to help injured and sick animals regain their health through surgery, medicine and follow up care with $500 allocated per the trust for supporting the care and maintenance of cats. Additionally, the in-kind donation of vaccines from Merck Animal Health will be utilized within DAS shelters and for mobile clinic outreach events.
Today's request is to ratify the acceptance of donations from R&G Peterson Family Trust, Heart of Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, Yin and Gary Faunce, and Merck Animal Health for the Department of Animal Services.
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. In accordance with County of San Diego Administrative...
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