HAYWARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 24-________
Introduced by Council Member __________
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT UP TO $500,000 IN DONATIONS FROM THE KEITH LACEY TRUST TO BE USED BY THE HAYWARD ANIMAL SERVICES BUREAU FOR COMMUNITY ANIMAL PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE SHELTER PETS VETERINARY CARE, TO PURCHASE A SHELTER ANIMAL VAN, AND TO SUPPLEMENT SHELTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WHEREAS, the Hayward Animal Services Bureau has been named a beneficiary of a cash gift from the Keith Lacey Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Trust, one-third of the Estate of Keith Lacey shall be distributed to “Hayward Animal Control” strictly for the rehabilitation of animals; and WHEREAS, the Trust has proposed an initial distribution of the Estate in the amount of $200,000 to be made to Hayward Animal Services Bureau; and WHEREAS, the Executor of the Estate estimates there to be an additional gift to be made to Hayward Animal Services Bureau of up to $300,000 upon liquidation of remaining property and assets; and WHEREAS, the Hayward Animal Services Bureau proposes that donated funds be allocated to five key rehabilitative projects. These include efforts to reduce stray animal overpopulation, alleviate shelter overcrowding, provide medical care and a supportive environment for shelter animals, and purchase a van for safe animal transport and community event use; and WHEREAS, the Hayward Animal Services Bureau plans to place donor recognition on any transport van acquired and create the “Keith Lacey Memorial Fund” in his honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hayward that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to accept up to $500,000 from the Keith Lacey Trust to be used by the Hayward Animal Services Bureau.
IN COUNCIL, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA _______________________, 2024 ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MAYOR:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ATTEST: ______________________________________
City Clerk of the City of Hayward
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney of the City of Hayward
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