Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/15/2021
Item Status: Addendum
From: Wayne Dyess, County Administrator
Submitted by: George Majors, Interim Animal Shelter Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services - National Rabies Management Program
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to approve the request from the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services for the Baldwin County Animal Shelter to participate in the National Rabies Management Program by trapping wild animals in the Baldwin County area suspected of carrying rabies. Affected animals will be taken to a local veterinarian for euthanasia at a cost of $15.00 per animal.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: USDA Wildlife Services will provide the Animal Shelter with a freezer, bags, tags, and any other equipment that may be needed for the storage of animals until the animals are collected for testing.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $15.00 per animal
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10955410.51500
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: Commission Administration Staff and Animal Control Staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Send correspondence to:
Mr. Justin Reynolds
USDA Wildlife Biologist
School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences
602 Duncan Drive
Auburn University, Alabama 36849
cc: Wayne Dyess, George Majors, Ron Cink, Cian Harrsion
Additional instructions/notes: N/A