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INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Meeting Date:	10/21/2019
Subject: 2018/19 Animal Benefit Fund Report
Submitted For:	Beth Ward, Animal Services Director
Department:	Animal Services
Referral No.:	IOC 19/8
Referral Name:	Animal Benefit Fund PY Review
Presenter:	Beth Ward	Contact:	Beth Ward (925) 608-8472

Information

Referral History:

On April 21, 2015, during fiscal year 2015/16 budget hearings, the Board of Supervisors received several comments from the public regarding the Animal Benefit Fund. On May 12, 2015, the Board of Supervisors adopted the fiscal year 2015/16 budget, including a formal referral of this matter to the Internal Operations Committee.

On September 14, 2015 IOC received a staff report summarizing prior year expenditures and current fund balance of the Animal Benefit Fund. On March 28, 2016, the IOC approved a proposal to expand the animal services donation program and reported out to the Board of Supervisors on April 19, 2016. The Board Order directed the Animal Services Director to report annually to the IOC on the impact of the Animal Benefit Fund on the community and families, creating a new standing referral. The IOC has previously received two such reports for FYs 2016/17 and 2017/18.

During last year's report presentation, Animal Services Director Beth Ward advised the IOC that at the current rate of expenditure, the fund balance would be exhausted in about two years, and so more donations would be needed to meet expanding services.

Referral Update:

Please see the attached 2018/19 Animal Benefit Fund report.

Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):

ACCEPT the 2018/19 Animal Benefit Fund report.

Attachments
2018/19 Animal Benefit Fund Report