TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Libby Bretthauer, Finance Director
Toni Page, Revenue Services Supervisor
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of a Safe & Happy Fund Donation Program for Local Animal Welfare Programs (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving the initiation of a Safe & Happy Fund Donation Program to raise funds for the care of lost, sick and/or injured animals within the City.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There is no cost to the City for participating in the Safe and Happy Fund Program. All donations are voluntary, and funds generated will be directed to City-approved animal welfare activities.
BACKGROUND:
The City recently began partnering with DocuPet for its pet licensing services. In addition to licensing administration, DocuPet offers a Safe and Happy Fund that enables pet owners to make voluntary donations at the time of license purchase and renewal. These donations are directed towards local animal welfare programs, including but not limited to:
* Lost pet recovery and reunification efforts
* Public education on responsible pet ownership
* Animal rescue and care initiatives
* Community pet support programs
The program is already successfully implemented in various municipalities including Bellflower, Downey, Lakewood, Montebello, Paramount, South Gate, and Torrance, providing supplemental funding for animal-related services without additional cost to the City.
DISCUSSION:
The Safe & Happy Fund is an opportunity for the City of Manhattan Beach to collect and pass on donations to local animal organizations or shelters. If the City opts into the donation program, residents will have the option to make a voluntary donation at the end of their animal license renewal or application process. Additionally, the City...
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