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a. Receive a staff presentation regarding options for combined Monterey County and City of Salinas animal services programs; and
b. Provide direction to staff regarding the Board's preferred option for combined Monterey County and City of Salinas animal services programs.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a staff presentation regarding options for combined Monterey County and City of Salinas animal services programs; and
b. Provide direction to staff regarding the Board's preferred option for combined Monterey County and City of Salinas animal services programs.
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 operates an animal shelter located at 160 Hitchcock Road, Salinas, 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 similar animal services within the incorporated city limits; it operates an animal shelter located at 144 Hitchcock Road, Salinas. Historically, both shelters have operated independently, under two Operations Managers; they also have a history of working in unison on special projects as necessary.
On June 28, 2016, the Board of Supervisors received the results of a feasibility study conducted to determine viable options for combining County and City of Salinas animal services programs. Since then, stakeholder meetings have been held that included representatives of County staff, City of Salinas staff, County and City animal advisory boards, SEIU, SPCA of Monterey County, and the Board's Ad Hoc committee members. These meetings were held to identify potential opportunities to combine services and facility capabilities as cost saving measures.
On April 25, 2017, the Monterey County Department of Health staff provided an upd...
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