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Council signals support for $3.5 million matching pledge to local Humane Society with reimbursement safeguards
Summary
The council indicated consensus to support a $3.5 million county match for the Humane Society’s new building provided the county holds funds and reimburses contractors on presentation of invoices rather than sending a lump sum to the nonprofit.
Kamaku County council members signaled support for a $3.5 million matching pledge to the local Humane Society, with conditions to protect county funds.
Council discussed structuring the contribution so the county holds the pledged funds and reimburses contractors as invoices come in, rather than placing a lump sum in the nonprofit’s account. Finance Director Pamela Hurley explained the proposed approach: the society must demonstrate fundraising milestones and submit contractor invoices before the county pays its share, ensuring project funds are used for construction rather than being retained in the nonprofit’s balance.
Members also discussed whether the $3.5 million would be the total match or one part of a larger commitment; Hurley said the county’s pledge would match the society’s raised funds up to $3.5 million and that if the nonprofit raised more, additional funds beyond the county match would be the nonprofit’s choice. Council members expressed differing comfort levels but ultimately indicated consensus to support the pledge with the reimbursement safeguard.
Next steps: staff will prepare agreement language that conditions county payments on demonstrated fundraising and proper invoicing.
