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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES
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Requested Action(s)
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a) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: ANIMAL SERVICES, B-96 - From Misc. Grants (2078-466081) to Contingency (1109-59000), $28,787.89; and From Contingency (1109-59000) to Medical Expense (2078-53190), $6,331.71; to Professional Services (2078-53230), $22,007.83 and to Special Dept. Expense (2078-53280), $448.35 (Requires 4/5’s vote)
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Financial Impact:
The funds for the requested action are a result of the UC Davis Sniptember Spay/Neuter Grant.
Background Information:
On November 14, 2022, the Division of Animals Services was selected to receive a California for All Animals, UC Davis, “Sniptember Grant” in the amount of $180,000.
In keeping with the Division’s adoption program and state spay/neuter requirements, this grant allowed Animal Services to purchase the needed surgical equipment and supplies, as well as fund staffing for spay and neuter surgeries for shelter animals on the newly purchased mobile veterinary clinic.
This Fiscal Year 2023-24, the department staffed a total of sixteen (16) surgery days and was able to spay and neuter a total of 218 dogs and cats utilizing the new mobile veterinary clinic.