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CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS FROM MCGEE STREET ANIMAL HOSPITAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000; OKLAHOMA EQUINE HOSPITAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000; ROGER RYAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $300; MARY PUCKETT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500; UNIVERSITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,006; FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS OF NORMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $400; AND LAURA BOWMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $350 TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF NORMAN ANIMAL WELFARE CENTER.
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BACKGROUND: The following three individuals, two businesses and other organizations presented the City of Norman Animal Welfare Center with donations totaling $4,556. In accordance with the City Code, Section 8-111, any donation in excess of $250 must be accepted by the City Council. The items are being brought forward for that purpose.
McGee Street Animal Hospital - $1,000
Oklahoma Equine Hospital - $1,000
Roger Ryan - $300
Mary Puckett - $500
University Animal Hospital - $300
University Animal Hospital - $706
Friends of the Animals of Norman - $400
Laura Bowman - $350
DISCUSSION: These are private donations for the memorial of Sara Maisano. Ms. Maisano was a past volunteer at the Norman Animal Welfare Center prior to her demise. Her father, Deputy Police Chief Jim Maisano, has spoken regarding Sara’s love for animals and his interest in seeing that enough funds are generated, either by him personally, and/or other collectively to fund the reinstatement of the Cat Porch that was designed into the Norman Animal Welfare Center renovation project. The transmittal information with the donations does specify use for the Cat Porch. Since the Norman Animal Welfare Center is currently in the process of remodeling, these funds could be combined with other donations. This would assist during the remodel by having additional funds available if needed during this project.
Although the City would not be required to use these funds in that manner, if enough funds are collected for that purpose, Staff intends to bring an item back to Council for consideration of reinstating the Cat Porch into the Animal Shelter renovation project, so Council can make that decision at the appropriate time.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that donations totaling $4,556 be accepted and deposited in the Animal Control Liability (010-0000-227.24-31).