Donations to fund new run at animal shelter

While members of the Romulus City Council recently approved the installation of a $13,000 dog run at the Romulus Animal Shelter, the cost will not be paid by taxpayers.
The cost for the new amenity described as “needed” at the facility “is not an expense being put on taxpayers” commented Mayor LeRoy Burcroff during the Jan. 13 regular council meeting.

Councilman William Wadsworth, who has been a driving force behind the efforts at the shelter, said that the funding for the new run is from donations and fundraisers organized in the community.
“This enhances the facility and we thank you if you gave,” Burcroff said. The funding from the donations is “very helpful” Burcroff added.
The budget amount was unanimously approved by members of the council.