STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: April 14, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Dallas Animal Services
EXECUTIVE: Joey Zapata
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from Bissell Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters in the amount of $7,550.00 to be used for partial reimbursement for the adoption prep of each animal adopted during the COVID-19 virtual Empty the Shelters event for the period of December 9 through December 13, 2020; and (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $7,550.00 in the Bissell Pet Foundation December Empty the Shelters Fund; and (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $7,550.00 in the Bissell Pet Foundation December Empty the Shelters Fund - Not to exceed $7,550.00 - Financing: Bissell Pet Foundation Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize an Empty the Shelters Grant Acceptance Agreement between Bissell Pet Foundation and the City of Dallas, Dallas Animal Services for the reimbursement of a portion of the cost for preparing animals for adoption during their virtual Empty the Shelter event. The event is traditionally held across the country within animal shelters on the same day and promoted by Bissell Pet Foundation.
Due to the pandemic, this year’s event was transitioned to a COVID-19 virtual adoption event. Bissell Pet Foundation helped to promote the event and drive adoptions at participating shelters and is providing funding to help cover a portion of the care and medical costs to make the adopted animals ready for their new homes.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
Bissell Pet Foundation Grant Funds |
$7,550.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |