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File #: 26-187    Version: 1
Type: Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/14/2026 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 2/10/2026 Final action:
Title: Accept a bequest in the amount of $125,000 from the John J. Vera and Antonette M. Vera Revocable Trust to the Napa County Animal Shelter, authorize the Chair to sign a letter of appreciation, and delegate the director of Public Works to sign any additional required documentation to accept the bequest. (Fiscal Impact: $125,000 Revenue; Animal Shelter Operations; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
Sponsors: Board of Supervisors
Attachments: 1. Letter of Appreciation
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TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Leigh Sharp, Deputy Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Acceptance of $125,000 donation to the Animal Shelter from the John J. Vera and Antonette M. Vera Revocable Trust


RECOMMENDATION
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Accept a bequest in the amount of $125,000 from the John J. Vera and Antonette M. Vera Revocable Trust to the Napa County Animal Shelter, authorize the Chair to sign a letter of appreciation, and delegate the director of Public Works to sign any additional required documentation to accept the bequest. (Fiscal Impact: $125,000 Revenue; Animal Shelter Operations; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
In accordance with Board Resolution No. 2025-80 and the Procedure for the Acceptance and Disbursement of Donations, this agenda item has been prepared to accept a bequest in the amount of $125,000 from the John J. Vera and Antonette M. Vera Revocable Trust, to send a letter of appreciation to the Trustee, and to delegate authority to the Director of Public Works to sign any additional required documents to accept the bequest, such as a trust distribution receipt.

The $125,000 bequest distribution will be sent via check via certified mail. Once received it will be deposited into the Animal Shelter Operations Division to support spay/neuter vouchers and other Animal Shelter programming or capital projects. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this bequest.

Requested Actions:
1. Accept a bequest in the amount of $125,000 from the John J. Vera and Antonette M. Vera Revocable Trust;
2. Authorize the Chair to sign a letter of appreciation; and
3. Delegate authority to the Director of Public Works to sign any additional required documentation to accept the bequest.

FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
Bequest funds will be deposited into the Animal Shelter Operations Division (Fund 5040, Subdivision 5040000).
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