TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer - Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Katie Ribardiere - Animal Shelter Manager
SUBJECT: Acceptance of a $60,000 grant from Napa Valley Community Foundation for the Animal Shelter
RECOMMENDATION
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Accept a grant from the Napa Valley Community Foundation (NVCF) David and Jane Gotelli Family Fund in the amount of $60,000 for the grant period of April 2024 through April 2026 to provide general support for operation of the Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center and authorize the Chair to sign a letter of appreciation. (Fiscal Impact: $60,000 Revenue; Animal Shelter Operations; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
In December 2023, the NVCF invited eligible animal welfare organizations to apply for available grants from the David and Jane Gotelli Family Fund (Gotelli Grant Program) for up to $30,000. The Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center applied for and have been selected to receive a $60,000 general support grant from the NVCF Gotelli Grant Program to be distributed over two years. Half of the grant funds are expected to be delivered in April 2024 and will be available for use in FY24 and FY25. The remaining half will be delivered in April 2025 and will be available for use in FY25 and FY26. The Animal Shelter has received grants from the Gotelli Grant Program since 2019. Funds support general operations of the Animal Shelter with a focus on medical needs and the community spay/neuter voucher program which supports management of feral cat communities.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Where is it budgeted?
The revenue will be budgeted in the Animal Shelter Fund (Fund 5040, Subdivisions 5040000 and 5040001).
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Acceptance of the grant will provide general support for the Animal Shelter.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Appropriatio...
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