Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/5/2024
Item Status: New
From: George Majors, Animal Shelter Manager; Frank Lundy, County Engineer
Submitted by: Audra E. Mize, Administration Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Baldwin County Commission Policy #13.1 - Spay / Neuter Discount Program
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Adopt Baldwin County Commission Policy #13.1 - Spay / Neuter Discount Program.
2) Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Spay / Neuter Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and Central Baldwin Veterinary Hospital. This agreement commences November 5, 2024, and continues for a period of two (2) years expiring November 5, 2026, with an automatic renewal for one (1) year expiring November 5, 2027, unless terminated by either party by giving a sixty (60) day written notice of such termination.
3) Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Spay / Neuter Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and Bay Minette Animal Clinic. This agreement commences November 5, 2024, and continues for a period of two (2) years expiring November 5, 2026, with an automatic renewal for one (1) year expiring November 5, 2027, unless terminated by either party by giving a sixty (60) day written notice of such termination.
4) Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Spay / Neuter Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and Safe Harbor Animal Coalition. This agreement commences November 5, 2024, and continues for a period of two (2) years expiring November 5, 2026, with an automatic renewal for one (1) year expiring November 5, 2027, unless terminated by either party by giving a sixty (60) day written notice of such termination.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Edeltraud “Judy” Jordan, 87, a resident of Lillian passed away on September 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford Jordan.
Judy was born in Germany. She lived through WWII in Germany and married an American soldier stationed in occupied Germany after WWII. She was a world traveler and lived in different countries in Europe. She was the owner of Jordan’s Antiques and Collectibles and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lillian. Judy was inurned with her husband at Barrancas National Cemetery.
The Baldwin County Animal Shelter received a generous donation from the late Edeltraud “Judy” Jordan’s estate, part of which is designated for a spay / neuter program. The shelter has been developing this initiative for the benefit of the citizens of Baldwin County. Following the utilization of the late Ms. Jordan’s donation, the shelter aims to sustain the program going forward through continued donations from citizens.
Citizens will be able to access a website created by CIS, where they can enter their information and upon completion, they can receive a discount voucher code to present at the County approved veterinary offices. The veterinary office will verify the discount voucher code on the website and invoice the County for the discount voucher.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
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?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks, County Attorney
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: BCAS staff will ensure that veterinarians receive executed contracts and administer the Spay / Neuter Program.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration - upload contracts; courier original contracts to George Majors/BCAS; Update Policies and Procedures and send notification emails.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A