Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Statement providing for nonconsumable supplies from PetSmart Charities, Inc., valued at $90,298; and authorizing the County Administrator execute same.

ACTION:  (T-10:50 AM)  Approved.
 
VOTE: 7-0.  Commissioner Holness appeared telephonically and voted in the affirmative.  Commissioners Geller and LaMarca appeared telephonically but were inaudible during the vote.

The Board of County Commissioners must execute Grant Statement for the purpose of accepting nonconsumable supplies from PetSmart Charities, Inc.

Authorizes the County Administrator to execute Grant Statement for nonconsumable supplies from PetSmart Charities, Inc., valued at $90,298.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE ANIMAL CARE AND ADOPTION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.

This item furthers the Division's goal to: promote responsible pet ownership, animal care, and community safety; increase adoptions and awareness of Division services; develop and implement life-saving programs that will increase positive outcomes for shelter animals; and reduce pet over-population.

The Animal Care and Adoption Division has received nonconsumable supplies from PetSmart Charities, Inc., of Phoenix, Arizona, valued at $90,297.65. These supplies were utilized during emergency relief efforts of the Animal Care and Adoption Division after Hurricane Irma.

Based on a Grant Agreement that was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on February 14, 2012, acceptance of the nonconsumable supplies requires execution of a Grant Statement, which is attached as Exhibit 1. The Grant Statement has been provided legal review and approval as to form by the County Attorney's Office.

Henry A. Sniezek, Director, EPGMD, (954) 357-6670