From
Danielle Tate, Animal Services Manager
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for a pet adoption event in the amount of up to $10,000
Presenter
Danielle Tate, Animal Services Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City’s Prairie Paws Adoption Center would like to apply for a grant of up to $10,000 from ASPCA to hold a Mega Match-a-Thon Shelter Pet Adoption Event sponsored by ASPCA and made possible by Subaru Share the Love. The Mega Adoption Event would be held October 17-19, 2014. The goal is to adopt out 325 animals. There are commitments from 17 other agencies (rescues, shelters, vendors, etc.) to participate in the event.
The event will be a festival in nature and featuring various shelters and rescues with the main focus on animal adoption into responsible, forever homes. Additionally, the event will also focus on animal awareness, pet education, responsible ownership and have a variety of animal lover activities, games, and features. The event will have music/entertainment, various vendors, a Spooktacular with games and fun for the family, along with food trucks and fun. Low cost spay/neuter services and vaccines will also be available to the public.
Financial Consideration
Prairie Paws Adoption Center could receive up to $10,000 to hold the event and there is no required City match for this grant application.
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR A PET ADOPTION EVENT TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL
WHEREAS, the ASPCA has invited the City to apply for a grant to host a pet adoption event; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the City to find responsible, forever homes for pets received at the Prairie Paws Adoption Center.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to accept, reject, alter or terminate this grant on behalf of the City Council.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in accordance with the Charter of the Grand Prairie and it is accordingly so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.