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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funding from the Petco Foundation for the Police Department's Animal Services Unit adoption preparation program.
SUMMARY
DATE: December 5, 2017
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Charles F. Kimble, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Petco Foundation
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Animal Services Unit (ASU) is in constant search of new ideas to improve on the adoption process. Over the past several years, ASU has made efforts to acquire additional funding to cover the cost of spay/neuter procedures and vaccinations for the adopted animals at the shelter. This ensures that animals are in compliance with the local ordinance and state law by providing fully vetted animals for adoption. It also improves the overall quality of life of the animal and provides a new pet for a family with the least financial impact. In furtherance of this ideology, the Petco Foundation has chosen to support the Killeen Animal Services by awarding the City of Killeen a grant for $70,000.
As this program is implemented and progresses, ASU intends to spay/neuter and vaccinate as many animals prior to adoption as possible. When an animal cannot be vetted prior to adoption, a special voucher will be issued to the new owner that can be redeemed through preapproved sources to have the required sterilization and vaccination services performed. This will ensure that each animal meets the standards required by ordinance and state law upon adoption. Additionally, the grant will fund efforts to promote ASU adoption programs. Specifically, the funds will be broken down as follows:
$45,000 to support the Spay/Neuter/Vaccination Program for customers who adopt animals or return an animal to its owner
$20,000 to support the Spay/Neuter/Vaccination Program for shelter animals prior to adoption
$ 5,000 to support...
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