STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: May 13, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Dallas Animal Services
EXECUTIVE: Nadia Chandler-Hardy
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from Petco Foundation, Inc. to support the hiring of two temporary Feline Care Attendants by the Department of Dallas Animal Services in the amount of $150,000.00 for the period June 30, 2020 through June 30, 2022; (2) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 in the Petco Foundation Grant Investment Fund; (3) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 in the Petco Foundation Grant Investment Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Not to exceed $150,000.00 - Financing: Petco Foundation Grant Investment Funds
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BACKGROUND
Dallas Animal Services has identified deficiencies that decrease efficiency and effectiveness due to insufficient animal care staffing our key lifesaving feline programs, including the neonatal kitten nursery, that cannot be effectively supported with current shelter staff. This action will authorize a grant agreement between Petco Foundation, Inc. and the City of Dallas, Department of Dallas Animal Services to fund the hiring of two temporary Feline Care Attendants to support the Dallas Animal Services kitten nursery, community cat Spay Neuter and Release, and cat adoption programs for the period of June 30, 2020 through June 30, 2022.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On June 12, 2019, City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from Petco Foundation, Inc. to fund the purchase of a transport trailer by Resolution No. 19-0856.
On June 26, 2019, City Council authorized the acceptance of a grant from Petco Foundation, Inc. to fund the creation of the Dallas90 Shelter Service System appli...
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