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Commissioners create a dedicated animal‑shelter construction donation fund
Summary
The Fayette County commissioners voted to establish a new, earmarked donation fund for animal shelter construction so donors can place gifts into a designated account; the treasurer will set up and manage the fund.
Under old business, the board approved creating a dedicated fund to receive donations earmarked for construction of an animal shelter.
The chair (speaker 1) explained that the item had been tabled at the previous meeting and that setting up a new fund would allow donors who want to support construction to place money into a specific account. A motion to create the fund was made and seconded; commissioners approved the action by voice vote.
A commissioner (speaker 4) asked about logistics for donations and was told contributions can be made at the courthouse and the treasurer will direct donors to the appropriate procedure and place the receipts in the new fund. The board instructed staff to have the treasurer set up the fund (the chair named Jane as the staff contact who will create it).
No dollar amounts, donor lists or timelines for construction were presented at the meeting; the action establishes an accounting mechanism so the county can receive and track restricted donations.
