Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to Maddie’s Fund for the benefit the League City Animal Care and Adoption Center (Chief of Police)
Background:
If approved, this resolution will formalize City Council’s support to accept grant funding on behalf of the League City Animal Shelter.
Maddie’s Fund provides grant funding to animal welfare organizations throughout the United States. On January 31, 2024, The Maddie’s Fund Board of Directors approved the League City Animal Shelter for a $10,000 grant to support general operation of the facility.
On February 16, 2024, the grant pre-approval was completed.
On April 2, 2024, The League City Animal Shelter was notified of the selection for grant funding.
This grant does not require any matching funds from the City. If approved by Council, the grant funding will pay for medications, formula, nursing supplies, diagnostic equipment, and other procedures that benefit animals in the care of the League City Animal Shelter.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Grant Application Pre-Approval Form
3. Grant Announcement
CONTRACT ORIGINATION:
FUNDING
{X} A budget amendment will be required to increase revenue funding in the Animal Control Donation account #20102750-44600 and increase the Animal Control Donation Operating Supplies account 20102750-51250 by the same amount to offset expenses.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
{ } Addresses Strategic Planning Critical Success Factor # ______
{ } NOT APPLICABLE