Agenda 10/14/2025 Item #16A17 (Acceptance of a donation from the Naples Elks Lodge 2010 for enrichment toys to the DAS Donation Fund)10/14/2025
Item # 16.A.17
ID# 2025-3702
Executive Summary
Recommendation to accept a $4,000 donation from Naples Elks Lodge 2010 for enrichment toys to the Domestic Animal
Services Donation Trust Fund.
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board of County Commissioners (Board) accept the $4,000.00 donation from Naples Elks
Lodge 2010 for enrichment toys for shelter animals.
CONSIDERATIONS: Resolution No. 2007–54 authorizes Domestic Animal Services (DAS) to solicit, receive, and
spend donations of property, including pet food, toys, and other supplies, for the direct benefit of animals in their care.
These contributions play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for shelter animals by providing resources that may
not be covered under standard operating budgets.
The $4,000 donation from the Naples Elks Lodge 2010 is explicitly designated for the purchase of enrichment toys.
These toys are essential tools in promoting the physical and mental well-being of animals housed at DAS. Enrichment
activities help reduce stress, encourage natural behaviors, and improve adoptability by keeping animals engaged and
emotionally balanced during their stay.
Staff requests that the Board accept this donation deposited in the DAS Donation Trust Fund (1135000000). This
ensures that the funds are used in accordance with the donor's intent and County Resolution No. 2007-54. This action
also reinforces DAS's commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship of community contributions.
Enrichment toys improve animal well-being, reduce stress, and increase adoptability.
FISCAL IMPACT: The donation of $4,000 from Naples Elks Lodge was deposited in the DAS Donation Trust Fund
(1135000000) for the purchase of enrichment toys.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact related to this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. -
CMG
RECOMMENDATIONS: To accept a $4,000 donation from Naples Elks Lodge 2010, for enrichment toys to the
Domestic Animal Services Donation Trust Fund.
PREPARED BY: Farheen Farhan, Accounting Supervisor, Operations and Regulatory Management Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. DAS Letter to Naples Elks Lodge 2010
2. Resolution 2007-054- General Donation (1135-155414)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 54
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY DECLARING A PUBLIC PURPOSE FOR THE
SOLICITATION, RECEIPT, AND SUBSEQUENT DISTRIBUTION OF
PROPERTY DONATIONS TO COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC
ANIMAL SERVICES.
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a
resolution establishing the DAS Donation Trust Fund Account; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County finds there is a
compelling public purpose for Domestic Animal Services ("DAS") to solicit and receive
donations of property, for example pet food, toys and supplies, for the benefit of the animals in
DAS custody; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that there is a public purpose for DAS to donate or distribute
these items to other local non-profit animal groups if DAS cannot benefit from the use of the
property; and
WHEREAS, DAS also receives donations of "adoption information packages" for DAS
to distribute to its pet adopters from vendors, and these information packages directly benefit the
pet adopters; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that there is a valid public purpose for DAS to distribute the
information packages to the pet adopters; and
WHEREAS, on occasion and at least yearly, DAS will host an awareness and fund-
raising event for the DAS Donation Trust Fund Account; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that there is a valid public purpose for DAS to raise funds
for the purpose of promoting community awareness and preserving the quality of life in Collier
County for its Citizens and for the animals in DAS custody; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that DAS may solicit donations for its fund raising efforts,
and that the donations may include property and/or monetary donations; and
WHEREAS, the Board authorizes DAS to solicit and accept property and/or monetary
donations and to spend or distribute the donations in a manner consistent with the stated public
purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Board further approves obtaining private and public donations for the
benefit ofDAS and its stated public purpose; and
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WHEREAS, the Board has the legal authority to adopt a resolution authorizing the
solicitation and receipt of certain donations to Domestic Animal Services for valid and proper
public purposes.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board hereby declares that
there is a valid public purpose as to the solicitation of donations, the receipt of such donations,
the expenditure or distribution of said donations in compliance with this Resolution.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
C FI'd h" J3~ day of ,iYl/7 i' " Lounty, on a, t IS _, Ivvl V" ~2007.
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J~ESCOLETTA,CHAIRMAN
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Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Colleen M. Greene
Assistant County Attorney
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