Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/18/2026
Item Status: New
From: George Majors, Animal Shelter Manager
Submitted by: George Majors, Animal Shelter Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Spay / Neuter Agreement for Baldwin County Animal Shelter
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Spay / Neuter Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and Animal Medical Center.
The Agreement commences August 18, 2026, and continues for a period of two (2) years expiring August 18, 2028, with an automatic renewal for one (1) year expiring August 18, 2029, unless terminated by either party by giving a thirty (30) 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 can go to https://services.baldwincountyal.gov/BCASVPORTAL/ to enter their information and upon completion, will 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: 03/18/2025 - Approved previous Spay / Neuter Agreement with Animal Medical Center.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Not to exceed the donation fund.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 109955410-51500 Contract Services
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 and Animal Shelter staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration - upload contract; courier copy of agreement to George Majors/BCAS
Additional instructions/notes: N/A