MAYOR’S PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2027Fresno Animal CenterBudget PresentationJUNE 9, 2026
Fresno Animal CenterFY 2027 Total Budget2
FY 2027 ProposedFY 2026 AmendedFY 2025 ActualsFY 2024 ActualsCategory$ 7,054,200$ 6,698,800$ 5,974,397$ 2,701,744Personnel1,600,0001,674,7001,805,1613,824,484Non-Personnel957,000971,9001,053,028448,934Interdepartmental$ 9,611,200$ 9,345,400$ 8,832,587$ 6,975,163TotalJ U N E 9 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7Notes1. FY 2024 includes 7 months of service reimbursements to the contracted animal services provider and 5 months of internal operation by the new Animal Center Department approved by Council in July 20242. FY 2025 Non-Personnel charges included grant funding3. FY 2027 Personnel increases reflect contractual obligations driven by Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements, a 9.0% General Fund attrition savings, and funding to support per diem veterinary services. Non-personnel decreases reflect reductions necessary to balance the General Fund offset by appropriations for spay/neuter services4. Proposed budget includes $9,546,900 in General Fund and $64,300 Non-General Fund Fresno Animal CenterFY 2027 Budgeted Positions3
FY 2027 ProposedFY 2027 ChangesFY 2026 AmendedFY 2026 AdoptedFY 2025 AdoptedCategory10.00-10.0010.0010.00Fresno Animal Center Administration30.40-30.4030.4031.40Animal Care Operations28.00-28.0028.0026.50Community Resource & Engagement10.00-10.0010.0010.00Veterinary Services78.40-78.4078.4077.90TotalJ U N E 9 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7 Fresno Animal CenterOperational Impacts4
FY 2027 ProposedDescription$ 479,500Veterinary Services1)$ 255,400Contractual Personnel Increases2)Notes:1. Veterinary Services include contractual obligations for emergency veterinary care, and veterinary clinical support services. $350,000 is proposed to be appropriated for funding sterilization activities including a City/County collaboration, where the County has committed to fund $125,000. The remaining $225,000 of General Fund will support at least 1,800 sterilizations with these efforts2. Accounts for contractual obligations driven by Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements and support for per diem veterinary servicesJ U N E 9 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7 Fresno Animal CenterFederal & State Grants5
FY 2027 ProposedDescriptionState Grants$ 9,300Regreso a Casa 1)Notes:1. Completion of grant will support ancillary operational costs J U N E 9 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7 Fresno Animal CenterProgram & Project Highlights6
1. 9,854 live intakes of cats and dogs, rabbits, small rodents, poultry and livestock 2. Issued 2,563 dog licenses, directly contributing to improved pet identification, enhanced reunification outcomes, increased public safety, and stronger compliance with local ordinances3. Received over 30,749 animal-related calls for service4. Issued nearly 900 violations of the Fresno Municipal Code, addressing issues such as illegal breeding, animals at large, and unlicensed pets, etc.J U N E 9 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7 Fresno Animal CenterProgram & Project Highlights7
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Fresno Animal CenterCommunity Outreach Highlights8
1. Adopted 3,354 animals into new homes, reunited 722 pets with their owners, and transferred 2,327 dogs and cats to adoption partners2. Coordinated 49 sterilization clinics, both on-site and through community partnerships, resulting in a combined total of 6,854 animals being sterilized in 2025, helping reduce overpopulation, improve pet health, and promote responsible pet ownership3. Hosted three public vaccine clinics in partnership with veterinary partners, administering a combined 3,355 rabies and DHPP vaccines to 1,800 dogs and cats, strengthening disease prevention and supporting a healthier community4. Implanted 6,591 microchips through various walk-in and drive-through clinics in house and in partnership with other animal welfare organizationsJ U N E 9 , 2 0 2 6 M A Y O R ' S P R O P O S E D B U D G E T F Y 2 0 2 7
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