ADOPTED - OCTOBER 28, 2008

Agenda Item No. 19

Introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A $13,520.00 GRANT FROM

PETSMART CHARITIES, INC.

RESOLUTION #08-302

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Animal Control Department (ICAC) is dedicated to ensuring a safe and humane community for animals and its citizens through community outreach such as the Neighborhood Licensing and Vaccination Program (NLV) which provides vaccines, educational materials and licensing to neighborhoods throughout Ingham County to promote responsible pet care values; and

WHEREAS, each year, more than 2,000 animals receive free and low-cost vaccinations through the ICAC NLV program and over 1,000 requests were received for assistance to spay or neuter cats in 2007; and

WHEREAS, as a result of limited funds, the department lacks the ability to continue the NLV Program or the means to support spay/neuter assistance for cats; and

WHEREAS, PetSmart Charities, Inc., a 501(c) (3) company, has granted $13,520 to the Ingham County Animal Control Department toward the cost of maintaining the NLV program for the remainder of 2008 and 2009.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the acceptance of a $13,520.00 grant from PetSmart Charities, a 501(c) (3) Company, to be used by the Animal Control Department toward the cost of vaccines, medical equipment and spay/neuter of cats.    

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners thanks PetSmart Charities, Inc. for their generous contribution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners directs the Treasurer’s Office to deposit the $13,520.00 in grant monies into the appropriate account and the Controller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Animal Control Department’s 2008 budget.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioner and the County Clerk are authorized to sign any necessary contract documents consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

LAW ENFORCEMENT:  Yeas:  Holman, Copedge, Celentino, De Leon, Tennis, Schafer

      Nays: None             Absent:  None          Approved 10/16/08

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Grebner, Hertel, Celentino, Dougan

Nays:  None     Absent:  Schor, Weatherwax-Grant   Approved 10/22/08