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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-52 - From Misc. Grants (2078-466081) to Contingency (1109-59000), $11,962.20; and From Contingency (1109-59000) to Medical Expense (2078-53190), $9,855.75; and to Professional Services (2078-53230), $1,593.75 and to Special Dept. Expense (2078-53280), $512.70 (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 Animal Services was selected to receive a California for All Animals, UC Davis, “Sniptember Grant” in an amount of $180,000. In keeping with the Division’s adoption program and state spay/neuter requirements, this grant allowed Animal Services to purchase 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.
The majority of the equipment was purchased during Fiscal Year 2022/23. For this Fiscal Year 2023/24, during the months of July through December, the department purchased the remaining needed start-up supplies and was able to staff two surgery days. A total of 16 animals were altered on the SN van during the month of December.
The Sniptember Grant is ongoing through December of 2025.