TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Supervisor Haschak
MEETING DATE: August 31, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Haschak
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to Staff to Take Appropriate Steps to Transfer Animal Control Services from the Sheriff's Office to Animal Care
(Sponsor: Supervisor Haschak)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Direct staff to take appropriate steps including hiring, transfer of assets and responsibilities, and development of policies and procedures for the transition of Animal Control Services currently under the Sheriff's Office to Animal Care.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Providing both Animal Care and Animal Control services under the Animal Care Department will provide for greater efficiencies and a unified approach to animal care and control. This is desired by Sheriff Kendall and Director of Animal Care Rich Molinari. With greater streamlining of effort and a unified approach to issues related to the care and control of animals, Mendocino County will be better prepared to handle the many animal care and control situations that arise.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Provide alternative direction to staff.
HOW DOES THIS ITEM SUPPORT THE GENERAL PLAN? N/A
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: Transfer funds from Sheriff budget 2310 to Animal Care budget 2860
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y: Yes
CURRENT F/Y COST:
IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: N/A
REVENUE AGREEMENT: N/A
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: N/A
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO LIAISON: Executive Office
CEO REVIEW: Yes
CEO COMMENTS:
FOR COB USE ONLY
Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I
Final Status:APPROVED
Date: Augus...
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