Memorandum
Date: March 11, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Gregory Wilkins, Animal Control Director
Subject: Accept donation from Linda K. Warren in the amount of $25,094.69
Executive Summary:
Animal Care and Control is requesting Board approval to accept a donation in the amount of $25,094.69 from a Linda K. Warren. As a department that provides a meaningful service to its community, the challenges can sometimes cast a shadow over the successes. This department’s mission is to save lives and enhance the life experience of the residents of Lake County through prevention of unhealthy animal populations, while fostering an educational approach to county code enforcement and community engagement. Amidst these challenges, a good Samaritan offered this generous donation to the work of this department’s cause. In accepting this donation, it is the intent of our department to make essential repairs and upgrades to better serve the community and its animal population.
These funds will be allocated in the Animal Care and Control budget 2703 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
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Recommended Action: Accept donation from Linda K. Warren in the amount of $25,094.69