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Commissioner Hovis - Police Department (Animal Care and Enforcement) - To Accept and Appropriate Donation Received from Bissell Pet Foundation for the “Empty the Shelters” Event in the Amount of $2,260.00
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STAFF CONTACT
Chief S.M. Zill - Gaston County Police Department - 704-866-3321
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund: Increase donation revenues by $2,260.00 and appropriate $2,260.00 into the Donations Expense account. No additional County funds.
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BACKGROUND
The Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement has received a donation in the amount of $2,260.00. Bissell Pet Foundation sponsors “Empty the Shelters” events throughout the year to help offset the cost of pet adoptions. An event was held July 8th through July 31st, 2024 and resulted in over 89,000 animals being adopted nationwide. Animal Care and Enforcement requests these funds be accepted and transferred.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR), Bissell Pet Foundation Letter, and Donation Letter Request.