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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Salinas to authorize the Animal Control Services Administration Pilot Project, including funding of a joint Animal Services Administrator;
b. Approve and amend the FY 16-17 Health Department's Animal Services Budget (4000-HEA001-8442) to increase appropriations and revenues by $60,000 (4/5th vote required); and
c. Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 16-17 Health Department's Animal Services Budget (4000-HEA001-8442) to reflect the changes in appropriations and revenues. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Salinas to authorize the Animal Control Services Administration Pilot Project, including funding of a joint Animal Services Administrator; and
b. Approve and amend the FY 16-17 Health Department's Animal Services Budget (4000-HEA001-8442) to increase appropriations and revenues by $60,000 (4/5th vote required); and
c. Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 16-17 Health Department's Animal Services Budget (4000-HEA001-8442) to reflect the changes in appropriations and revenues.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department's Animal Services Program is responsible for providing animal services in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County. It also operates an Animal Services Shelter located at 160 Hitchcock Road, Salinas, CA that offers an array of services, including but not limited to, shelter, veterinary, quarantine, and licensing services. The City of Salinas is responsible for providing animal services within the incorporated City; it operates an Animal Services Shelter located at 144 Hitchcock Road, Salinas, CA. Historically, both shelters have operated independently, under two Operations Managers; they also have a history of wor...
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