RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Animal Services Department Director, or designee, to accept the donation of two trailers and supplies from the American Kennel Club Animal Recovery Corporation (AKC Reunite) Canine Support and Relief Fund.  

FISCAL IMPACT:

Trailer and supplies are donated by American Kennel Club Animal Recovery Corporation.

BACKGROUND:

The American Kennel Club Animal Recovery Corporation (AKC Reunite) group, collectively referred to as an AKC Pet Disaster Relief Unit (PDRU), has awarded a donation from the Canine Support and Relief Fund to Contra Costa Animal Services in the form of two disaster preparedness trailers and supplies, for the protection and support of displaced pets and service animals in the event of a natural or man-made emergency or disaster.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If this action is not approved, the Contra Costa County Animal Services department would have to decline the award that would greatly enhance our ability to respond to disasters.