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Volunteer group BARC reports $740,000 raised; county confirms $2.5 million reserved for new animal shelter
Summary
BARC, a volunteer nonprofit, told the Board of Supervisors it has raised more than $740,000 toward a proposed new animal shelter. County staff and supervisors said $2.5 million in the capital improvement plan (CIP) is available and that design and construction planning could begin next calendar year.
Katie Lane, president of BARC, told the Campbell County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 7 that the volunteer nonprofit has raised more than $740,000 for a proposed new county animal shelter. Lane said the group has secured a $50,000 matching gift described as a "Giving Match" and has increased fundraising activity with events, T-shirt sales and community partnerships.
The Board and county staff said the county previously set aside $2.5 million for a shelter in the CIP. County staff confirmed the funds are recorded in the county’s fund balance and available for the project. Frank Rogers, speaking for staff during the meeting, said the county expects to aggregate…
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