Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/18/2024
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator; Frank Lundy, County Engineer; George Majors, Animal Shelter Manager; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Disaster Response and Capacity Building Grant Application
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Authorize the Animal Shelter on behalf of the Baldwin County Commission to submit a grant application to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Disaster Response and Capacity Building grant requesting $25,000.00 in grant funds for the purchase of a trailer and supplies to set up a temporary animal shelter in preparedness for future natural disasters; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to sign any other documents related to this grant application.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background:
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and today serves as the nation’s leading voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines, and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $25,000.00 in Local Grant Funds
Budget line item(s) to be used: Fund 109
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff email Katrina Taylor with Commission’s decision. Mrs. Taylor will submit all required documents to complete the application as requested by the ASPCA.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Cc:
Roger Rendleman, Frank Lundy, George Majors, Aislinn Stone, Christie Bezoari, Brian Underwood
Additional instructions/notes: N/A