TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Leigh Sharp, Deputy Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Acceptance of $43,751 donation to the Animal Shelter from the Ursula Haase Trust of 2008
RECOMMENDATION
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Accept final bequest distribution of $43,751 from the Ursula Haase Trust of 2008 for the Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center and authorize the Chair to sign a letter of appreciation. (Fiscal Impact: $43,751 Revenue; Animal Shelter Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
On January 23, 2024, the Board of Supervisors authorized acceptance of a $510,000 bequest from the Ursula Haase Trust of 2008 to benefit the Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. This was a partial distribution from the Trust with the second and final distribution to be granted sometime in the future. The second and final payment from the Trust, in the amount of $43,751, was received on April 22, 2026. The bequest did not come with restrictions other than the funds be used to benefit the Napa County Animal Shelter.
In accordance with Napa County’s Procedure for the Acceptance and Disbursement of Donations, Resolution No. 2025-80, the Board of Supervisors must accept cash donations in excess of $10,000.
Requested Action:
1. Accept a bequest in the amount of $43,751 from the Ursula Haase Trust of 2008; and
2. Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of appreciation and a trust distribution receipt.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
No |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Revenue will be deposited in Animal Shelter Operations (Fund 5040, Subdivision 5040000) |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Acceptance of bequest will benefit the Animal Shelter and the community it serves. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Bequest funds may be spent in future fiscal years and will be budgeted accordingly. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If the bequest is not accepted, the Animal Shelter will not benefit from the funds as intended by the Trust. |
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Additional Information |
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Codes of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.