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January 9, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation Grant to Renew Animal Care Resources and Appropriate Funds
Report Number: 24-0008
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Animal Services
G.C. § 84308: No
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting $33,200 in grant funds from the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation to provide animal care improvements at the Animal Car e Facility and provide community resources aimed to prevent surrender and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
The Animal Care Facility has received a grant award from the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation in the amount of $33,200 to provide animal care improvements at the Animal Care Facility and provide community resources aimed to prevent surrender. The funds are designated to repair and replace Kuranda dog beds ; repair interaction/play yard turf ; aid in increasing exits for hard -to-place animals; and provide vaccination/microchip and spay and neuter services to the community. Staff requests that grant funds totaling $33,200 be appropriated to the Other Expenses category in the Other Grants Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
The Animal Care Facility has received a grant award from the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation in the amount of $33,200 to provide various improvements at the Animal Care Facility and provide community resources aimed to prevent animal surrender. The funds are designated to repair and replace Kuranda dog beds and repair interaction/play yard turf heavily used by a high volume of dogs with extended stays following CoVID-19. Since Fall 2021, Animal Services has seen an increase in large dog intakes and a decrease in adoptions and reunification of animals with their owners. The grant provides funds to assist hard-to-place animals and rescues who need continued care in purchasing special diets, supplies, etc. Funds are also designated to provide vaccination/microchip and spay and neuter services to the community who are often unable to afford such services, which has been found to result in increased surrender or abandonment. Rising costs in veterinary care and decreases in disposable income has resulted in a decrease in pet owners’ ability to spay or neuter their animals , resulting in increased unexpected litters and increases in preventable diseases which are expensive to treat. Staff requests that $33,200 be appropriated to the Other Expenses category in the Other Grants Fund; this appropriation is fully offset by grant revenues.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the resolution accepts a grant award from the Roy and Marian Holleman Foundation in the amount of $33,200 and amends the fiscal year 2023 -24 budget by appropriating $33,200 to the Other Expenses category in the Other Grants Fund. There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action as the grant funds will completely offset the costs.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of accepting these grant funds.
ATTACHMENTS
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Staff Contact: Ashley Milo, Acting Animal Care Facility Administrator