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July 22, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Donation Acceptance: Accept Revised Donation from the Hurley Revocable Family Trust and Appropriate Funds Therefor
Report Number: 25-0182
Location: No Specific Geographic Location
Department: Animal Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting the revised donation funds in the amount of $121,607.88 from the Hurley Revocable Family Trust, and appropriating funds therefor. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
On May 20, 2025, the City Council accepted a donation of $106,607.88 from the Hurley Revocable Family Trust. It was subsequently clarified that the donor’s intended contribution was $121,607.88. Staff recommends that the City Council accept the revised donation amount and authorize the appropriation of the full $121,607.88 to the “Other Expenses” category of the Animal Care Facility Donations Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
On May 20, 2025, the City Council approved acceptance of a donation in the amount of $106,607.88 from the Hurley Revocable Family Trust to support the operations of Chula Vista Animal Services. Following that action, staff received clarification from the donor indicating that the intended contribution was $121,607.88.
The difference reflects a $15,000 retention fee withheld prior to disbursement.
In light of this clarification, staff is requesting Council approval to recognize and appropriate the full intended donation amount. The proposed appropriation will be allocated to the “Other Expenses” category within the Animal Care Facility Donations Fund to support ongoing operational needs. This adjustment ensures that the donation is fully recognized in accordance with the donor’s original intent.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff have reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and have determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act. (Gov. Code, §87100, et seq.) Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the resolution will accept a donation from Hurley Revocable Family Trust in the amount of $121,607.88 and amend the fiscal year 202 5-2026 budget by increasing the revenue budget and appropriating $121,607.88 to the Other Expenses category in the Animal Care Facility Donations Fund, resulting in no net fiscal impact.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact associated with the acceptance of these donation funds.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Hurley Trust Notice and Acceptance Letter
2. Donation Acceptance Form
Staff Contact: Ashley Milo, Deputy Director of Animal Services