HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06232009 - C.50RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Animal Services Director, or designee, to execute a
contract with Maddie's Fund to accept grant funding in the amount of $40,000 to support the
Animal Services Department adoption programs for homeless dogs and cats.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$40,000 new revenue; no County match.
BACKGROUND:
The Animal Services Department was contacted in March 2009 by Maddie's Fund President
Richard Avanzino. Mr. Avanzino advised us that the Animal Services Department was
approved to receive a grant amount of $40,000 to support our adoption programs for
homeless dogs and cats. This grant will enhance and expand our adoption programs by
emphasizing the benefits of adopting shelter animals.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/23/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Glenn Howell,
925-335-8370
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 23, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson, Deputy
cc:
C. 50
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Glenn E. Howell, Animal Services Director
Date:June 23, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Authorization to Accept Grant Funding from Maddie's Fund
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: