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a. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to accept a $5,000 award from The Regents of the University of California Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP) in connection with the More Pets and People Together Art Contest; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute the services agreement to receive the grant award effective retroactive to January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and provide deliverables consisting of providing historical data from 2018 to 2022, and annual data through 2026 to UC Davis KSMP in support of the California for All Animals (CA4AA) program.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to accept a $5,000 award from The Regents of the University of California Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP) in connection with the More Pets and People Together Art Contest; and
b. Authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute the services agreement to receive the grant award effective retroactive to January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and provide deliverables consisting of providing historical data from 2018 to 2022, and annual data through 2026 to UC Davis KSMP in support of the California for All Animals (CA4AA) program.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
County of Monterey Animal Services, Hitchcock Road Animal Services Agency (HRAS) is the recipient of a $5,000 grant prize won through an Art Contest with Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP). The $5,000 prize is a grant for general operating expenses funded by More Pets and People Together through the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program (The Regents of the University of California, UC Davis).
Background Information:
A local young artist, Scarlett Bispo, was awarded first place in the More Pets and People Together Art contest, earning a $5,000 grant. Ms. Bispo designated HRAS as the beneficiary of this grant.
As part of this grant, Animal Services will furnish historical data from 2018 to 2022 and annual data until 2026 to the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, in support of the California For All Animals (CA4AA) program. KSMP will extend assistance to ensure compliance with data requirements. This collaborative effort is slated to occur within the contract duration spanning from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Total funds awarded is $43,200 and will be used by Animal Services as applicable. This grant award program is to be completed by December 12, 2023. Disbursement of the grant funds will be upon execution of the agreement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel reviewed and approved this action as to legal form.
FINANCING:
There is no impact to the General Fund resulting from the acceptance of this award. This Agreement is funded by the California for All Animals Program and UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program grant and designated for Animal Service’s general operating expenses.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐ Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐ Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒ Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☒ Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐ Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Cynthia Burnham, Animal Services Administrator, 769-8796
Approved by:
______________________________ Date:_____________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
Shelter Services Agreement