John Castaneda, Animal Regulations Enforcement Mgr.
Department:
Health & Emergency Management
Division:
Health Services
Fiscal Year:
2021
Budgeted?:
No
Contract Dates Begin & End:
12-1-2020 to 12-1-2021
Grant?:
Yes
Matching Requirement?:
No
Fund?:
Renewal
Information
Request/Subject
Approval to accept a grant award from the Arizona Companion Animal Spay/Neuter Committee in the amount of $7,500 to be used for the County's low-cost spay/neuter program.
Background Information
On August 11, 2020, the Board of Supervisors authorized the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $10,000 to the Arizona Companion Animal Spay/Neuter Committee which, if approved, will be used to continue our low-cost spay/neuter program in Gila County.
On December 14, 2020, Gila County received the award check from the Arizona Companion Animal Spay/Neuter Committee in the amount of $7,500.
Evaluation
Gila County Animal Care & Control currently has a low-cost spay/neuter program and this funding will allow the County to expand the program and continue to offer discounted spay/neuter services to more residents.
Conclusion
This grant award will benefit the residents of Gila County by providing $7,500 in funding for spaying/neutering dogs and cats. The funds must be expended by August 15, 2021.
Recommendation
It is the recommendation of the Gila County Health & Emergency Management Department Director that the Board of Supervisors accepts the grant award from the Arizona Companion Animal Spay/Neuter Committee.
Suggested Motion
Information/Discussion/Action to accept a grant award from the Arizona Companion Animal Spay/Neuter Committee in the amount of $7,500 that will be used to expand Gila County's discounted spay/neuter services in Gila County for a period of one year. (Michael O'Driscoll)