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CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,775.67 FROM ANNIE’S RESCUE HOUSE TO BE USED AT THE NORMAN ANIMAL WELFARE CENTER AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
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BACKGROUND: Annie’s Rescue House has presented the City of Norman Animal Welfare Center with a donation in the amount of $1,775.67. In accordance with City Code, Section 8-111, any donation in excess of $250 must be accepted by the City Council. This item is being brought forward for that purpose.
DISCUSSION: This is a donation provided to the Norman Animal Welfare Center by Annie’s Rescue House to support medical expenses incurred in February and March, 2018, beyond those regularly provided by a municipal animal facility. These services and items include laboratory diagnostics, medications and specialized diets that provide improved welfare. It is requested by Annie Rescue House that the funds be used to directly reimburse the exact medical costs incurred by Norman Animal Welfare Center.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the $1,775.67 donation be accepted and deposited into the Miscellaneous Revenues / Contributions / Donations / Citizen account (010-0000-365.13-72) and be appropriated and allocated into the Animal Welfare account Other Supplies - Medical (010-6070-441.31-17).