Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 12/3/2024
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 - Disaster Response and Capacity Building Grant Acceptance
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Accept the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Disaster Response and Capacity Building grant in the amount of $25,000.00 for the purchase of a trailer and supplies to set up a temporary animal shelter for preparedness for future natural disasters; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to sign any documents related to the grant award.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background:
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA 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:
June 18, 2024 - The BCC authorized the Animal Shelter on behalf of the Baldwin County Commission to submit a grant application to the 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 authorized the Chairman to sign any other documents related to this grant application.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $25,000.00 in Local Grant Funds
Budget line item(s) to be used: Multiple line items in Cost Center 10955410
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes
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 the Commission’s decision.
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