Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

A. MOTION TO APPROVE grant agreement in the amount of $50,000 from PetSmart Charities, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Arizona, for the Animal Care and Adoption Division of the Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department, to be used for supplies, medical costs, and housing support, providing assistance to an estimated 3200 underserved Broward County residents and their pets.

ACTION:  (T-11:20 AM)  Approved.

VOTE:  9-0.
 

B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution No. 2019-018 within the PetSmart Grant Fund in the amount of $50,000 for the purpose of promoting lifesaving efforts by the Division.

ACTION:  (T-11:20 AM)  Approved.

VOTE:  9-0.

The Board of County Commissioners must approve grant agreements. Unanticipated revenues require Board action by Resolution to accept and allocate.

Enables the County to accept and allocate grant funds from PetSmart Charities, Inc., for the purpose of promoting lifesaving efforts by the Animal Care and Adoption Division.

None.

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

The Animal Care and Adoption Division has been awarded a grant in the amount of $50,000 from PetSmart Charities, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona, to be used for pet supplies such as microchips, housing, food, collars, and leashes, as well as wellness clinic services, and behavior education to underserved segments of our community.  Broward County has been working successfully with PetSmart Charities, Inc. since January 2010. Accepting this grant will allow the Division to continue providing important services and these items will also help support the Division's life-saving programs.
 
The Grants Office and the Office of the County Attorney has approved the Grant Agreement as to form.

Lauralei Combs, Director, Animal Care and Adoption Division, (954) 359-1313, ext. 9847.