Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Public Works and Environmental Services
Division: Animal Care Division
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Grant Agreement between The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (“ASPCA”) and Broward County in the amount of $25,000 to fund the Animal Care Division’s (“Division”) voucher program for sterilization services for community cats and owned cats, for the award period starting December 19, 2025, through December 31, 2026; authorize the County Administrator to execute the Grant Agreement, implement acceptance and use of the awarded funds, including the execution of any amendments to the Grant Agreement, provided there is no increase in the County’s financial obligations and subject to review and approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement and administer same.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the Animal Care Grants Fund in the amount of $25,000 to assist in funding the Division’s sterilization voucher program.
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Why Action is Necessary
A. Section 20.31(b)(3), Broward County Administrative Code, requires that the Broward County Board of County Commissioners approves all grant agreements.
B. Section 129.06(2)(d), Florida Statutes, requires a budget Resolution to recognize unanticipated grant revenue.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves the Grant Agreement between the ASPCA and Broward County; accepts the grant awarded in the amount of $25,000; and authorizes the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions required for implementation of the grant award.
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Previous Action Taken
None taken.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE ANIMAL CARE DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (“ASPCA”) is a non-profit organization founded in 1866 whose purpose is “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States”. As one of the nation’s largest grant providers, the ASPCA supports animal welfare organizations that offer sterilization services across the state of Florida. Broward County was awarded this grant to assist in funding the Animal Care Division’s (“Division”) voucher sterilization program, allowing for the spaying/neutering of approximately 334 cats, each receiving an exam, sterilization, a rabies vaccine, and ear-tip, costing no more than $75 per cat. The services provided through this grant will support Broward County communities exclusively.
In accordance with the terms of the Grant Agreement, the Division will submit all requested reports, outcomes, and measures, and submit a final report to the ASPCA no later than January 14, 2027.
The Grant Agreement has been approved as to form by the Office of the County Attorney.
Source of Additional Information
William Douglas Brightwell, Director, Animal Care Division, (954) 359-1313
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The awarded grant funds in the amount of $25,000 will be deposited into the Animal Care Grants Fund, to be used for the sterilization voucher program.