STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: September 22, 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, in the amount of $11,900.00, for Empty the Shelters Grant to be used for partial reimbursement in the adoption prep of each animal adopted during the Empty the Shelters event for the period of July 7, 2021 through July 11, 2021; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $11,900.00 in the Bissell Pet Foundation July 2021 Empty the Shelters Fund; and (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $11,900.00 in the Bissell Pet Foundation July 2021 Empty the Shelters Fund - Not to exceed $11,900.00 - 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 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.
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
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Fund |
FY 2021 |
FY 2022 |
Future Years |
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Bissell Pet Foundation Grant Funds |
$11,900.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |