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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: February 5, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager;
Kris Watson, Director of Animal Services
Department: Animal Services
Subject: Accept Grant Funding in the Amount of $8,650 from UC Davis for Volunteer and Foster Care Supplies (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-025:
1. Authorizing the Department of Animal Services to accept grant funding in the amount of $8,650 from UC Davis for animal sheltering programs; and
2. Ratifying the first amendment to the grant agreement with UC Davis; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 Budget to appropriate $8,650 of the grant funding in both revenues and expenditures for animal shelter programs and services.
Executive Summary
On July 15th, 2024, UC Davis authorized grant funding to the Department of Animal Services in the amount of $8,650 to fund volunteer and foster supplies. This funding will support volunteer efforts and outreach to the community and allow the department to purchase supplies for the foster care program.
Background
On August 17, 2022, the Mayor and City Council accepted $200,000 worth of grant funding from UC Davis for animal shelter programs and approved a Shelter Services Agreement with UC Davis. The purpose of these grants was to increase the number of pets returned to owners by providing microchips and supplies to help unify pets with their owners and also offer supplies, such as fencing repairs, to help keep pets with their owners. This program will impact at least 625 dogs. UC Davis has continued to assist the shelter in providing grant funding to promote adoptions, volunteer and foster programming as well as increase return to owners and assist pet owners with vouchers 2 4
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to fund veterinary care for their pets. The current grant funding in the amount of $8,650 will be used for volunteer and foster care supplies. The volunteer supplies will be allotted $4,650 and will include items such as storage containers, storage shelving, volunteer lockers, aprons, photo backdrops, volunteer appreciation items, folding tables and chairs for events. The foster program will be allotted $4,000 and will include items such as kitten and puppy formula, zip lock bags, small blankets, puppy pads, heating discs, crates, litter pans, and toys to support animals in foster care.
Discussion
The Department is focused on growing and developing both the volunteer and foster programs. Grant funding plays a critical role in supporting volunteer and foster programs by providing the financial resources necessary for these programs to operate, expand, and have a sustained impact on the communities served by the Department. These programs, which often rely heavily on volunteer labor and community involvement, still require additional funding to cover various operational needs. Volunteers and fosters play a crucial role in the operation and success of the animal shelter. Their contributions are vital in helping the shelter care for animals, increase adoption rates, and provide a better overall experience for both animals and the community. Volunteers help with the day-to-day operations of the animal shelter.
They assist with cleaning, feeding, exercising, and socializing animals, ensuring that each animal receives individual attention. Fosters provide temporary homes for animals, particularly those who need extra care, such as young kittens or puppies, sick or injured animals, or those that are stressed in the shelter environment. Volunteers have donated 4,694 hours of time to the Department in 2024, an increase of 62.8% from 2023. The Department placed 913 pets into foster homes in 2024. Fostering allows the shelter to accommodate more animals in their care and reduces the number of animals in the shelter. Grant funding will be used on recruitment materials to gain additional volunteers and to provide supplies for current volunteers. Foster care funding will help provide essential resources like kitten and puppy formula, special food, medical supplies, and other items to support animals in foster care. At the end of the grant cycle, the Department will report back to UC Davis about the success of the grant, to include a summary of funds that were spent as well as information about the total number of animals and volunteers supported through the grant. To receive the additional $8,650 in grant funding, a first amendment to the shelter services agreement needed to be executed, we are asking the Mayor and City Council to ratify this amendment. The amendment also extends the term of the agreement through June 6, 2025, and all other terms of the original agreement remain the same. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The request to accept grant funding from UC Davis for shelter programs aligns with Strategic Target No. 1: Improved Operational and Financial Capacity, through the opportunity for increased donation funds which will allow the Department to expand current volunteer and foster outreach programs. Strategic Target No. 2. Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community, by implementing community engagement, and building a culture that attracts, retains and motivates the highest quality talent. 2 4
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Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund for this grant. The Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Operating Budget will be amended to recognize $8,650 in grant funding in both revenues and expenditures.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-025:
1. Authorizing the Department of Animal Services to accept grant funding in the amount of $8,650 from UC Davis for animal sheltering programs; and
2. Ratify the first amendment to the grant agreement with UC Davis; and
3. Authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 Budget to appropriate $8,650 of the grant funding in both revenues and expenditures for animal shelter programs and services.
Attachments
Attachment 1: Resolution 2025-000
Attachment 2: Original Grant Agreement from UC Davis
Attachment 3: Amendment to Grant Agreement from UC Davis Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
On January 17th, 2024, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-001, authorized the Department of Animal Services to accept grant funding in the amount of $125,000 from UC Davis for animal shelter programs.
On May 4 th, 2022, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- 75, authorized the Department of Animal Services to accept grant funding in the amount of $5,000 from UC Davis for animal shelter programs.
On August 17th, 2022, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022- 176, authorized the Department of Animal Services to accept grant funding in the amount of $200,000 from UC Davis for animal shelter programs.