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Home My WebLink AboutContract 46748 COMMUNITY MY SECRUAW FOUNDATION CONTRACT NO. `7 OF NORTH TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS April 1,2015 Christopher M Huckabee Chao Mr. Brandon Bennett William L.Dismuke Director, Public Health and Code Compliance vice chair City of Fort Worth Jame,B DeMoss 818 Missouri Avenue OR cofF 5-e-y Fort Worth,Texas 76104 000000ry Larry G.Autrey �O°°$ rmarum Dear Brandon: 10. 27 Elaine J.Pettus VP G� On the recommendation of donor advisor,Jean Walker,and with •�� cynthla Adams approval of the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation o .rcoca •� North Texas,I am pleased to inform you of a grant commitment,subl Michael Applemon to the following terms: David P.Deiscn 1. Grant for actual expenses up to$100,000 designated for outdoor Elizabeth S.Fleischer kennels,dog runs,and play/exercise areas at the Chuck Silcox Ralph D.Heath Animal Care and Control Center with the understanding that Code Compliance will make every effort to have the concrete V Joan Katz work done through other City services at no charge; William W.Meadows 2. Grant payable in two segments: $50,000 immediately upon receipt of the signed agreement and an amount equal to the Beth J.River' remaining expenses(up to$50,000)after concrete work is Alred sacnz completed. 3. Designated use of the granted funds is subject to modification Scott w Sankary from the proposal submitted to us on 3/18/15 only with prior written approval of Community Foundation of North Texas. -� CHAIR EMERITI 4. The Recipient will furnish the Community Foundation with a Jeff Alexander written report of the use of funds after the first$50,000 is . Tam cravens expended and at the completion of the outdoor facilities;and C L Allen Hodges, 111 5. Public acknowledgement of the Community Foundation's Leland A.Hodges'Jr. support and that of donor advisor,Jean Walker,may be included William A.Landreth,Jr Garland M.Losater,Jr in materials designed to promote the Animal Shelter for the Ann louden purpose of raising additional funds. Nicholas Martin,Jr Philip W.McCrury 'Thank you for your commitment and leadership in assisting animals. Please respond by signing below to accept the terms of this grant and Lp i r return to the Community Foundation office. It- Nancy E.Jones u C-) President/CEO Sincerely, P � v m r7') to U v Nancy E.Jones Accepted by: ON zPr ' ent Title: s++,1 041s 4- J"ts OFFICIAL RECORD a, ttached:Proposed Memorandum from City of Fort Worth-dated 3/15/15 CITY SECRETARY F.t Wo Z,WOWH#OTXst Street,Suite 1045 • Fort Wath,Texas 76102 • Phone 817.877.0702 • Fax 817 632.8711 • www.ckft.org M&C Review Page 1 of 2 Official site of the City of Fort Worth,Texas CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORTIVORT111 COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/12/2015 - Ordinance No. 21744-05-2015 DATE: 5/12/2015 REFERENCE G-18475 LOG NAME: 23DONATION OUTDOOR NO.: PLAY AREAS CODE: G TYPE: NOW PUBLIC CONSENT HEARING: NO SUBJECT: Authorize Acceptance of a Monetary Gift from the Community Foundation of North Texas in the Amount of$100,000.00 to Fund the Purchase and Construction of Outdoor Dog Runs and Play/Exercise Areas at the Chuck Silcox Animal Shelter for Fiscal Year 2015 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinances (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the acceptance of a monetary gift from the Community Foundation of North Texas in the amount of$100,000.00 for the purpose of funding the purchase and construction of outdoor dog runs and play/exercise areas at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center in Fiscal Year 2015; 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Special Trust Fund in the amount of$100,000.00, subject to receipt of the gift from Community Foundation of North Texas. DISCUSSION: In 2009, the City of Fort Worth developed a comprehensive plan for Increasing Live Outcomes at the Fort Worth Animal Shelter (Shelter). The plan includes a three-pronged approach to saving more animals: reduce the number of animals coming to the shelter, provide excellent care and a healthy environment for animals housed at the shelter and find owners or identify adoption or rescue homes for every animal coming to the shelter. Much has been accomplished to date, including an increase in the Shelter's Live Release Rate (LRR) from approximately 35 percent to the highest LRR on record for the shelter of 66 percent in December 2011 and most recently 82 percent in January through March of 2015. A brief sampling of recent program enhancements include: construction of the Medical Treatment Ward at the Shelter, implementation of low- cost vaccination clinics at the Shelter, implementation of an enhanced preventive medicine/vaccination program at the Shelter, implementation of a comprehensive feral cat program, development of a nationally- recognized partnership with PetSmart Charities and PetSmart to open two satellite adoption centers and facilitation of enhanced volunteer, foster and rescue group partnerships. Our City's Animal Services staff has made great strides in two of the three prongs included in the 2009 plan. We are saving more lives. Our spay/neuter programs reducing unwanted puppies and kittens. Our community operations are working toward reducing the number of stray dogs on our streets while increasing the number of dogs returned to owners in the field and prior to coming to the Shelter. Shelter staff has implemented changes which allow for cats arriving at the shelter to move quickly through examination, vaccination, spay/neuter, microchipping and return to the community through adoptions, rescue, foster and our feral cat program. The addition of outdoor dog runs, as well as outdoor play/exercise areas,will further improve on the excellent care and healthy environment for animals housed at the Shelter. The Shelter capacity is approximately 450 animals. Dogs are often held for longer period to allow for http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=21006&councildate=5/12/2015 6/10/2015 M&C Review Page 2 of 2 adoption, reclaim by owners, rescue or treatment in our Medical Treatment Ward. Because dogs are social creatures, excellent care involves access to fresh air and interaction with people and other dogs for optimal psychological condition which not only improves their immediate quality of life but enhances their ability to recover from illness or injury and ultimately to get adopted or rescued. Staff has developed a plan for the purchase and construction of outdoor dog runs and exercise/play areas to improve the quality of the lives of the animals in the Shelter and improve their chances of adoption, rescue and return to their owners. These outdoor areas will also improve the efficiency of Shelter cleaning and animal care procedures at the Shelter and improve the interior Shelter environment for all animals. A local architect has agreed to provide pro-bono services to create drawings of the outdoor runs and pens and Staff has developed a cost estimate for the purchase and construction. As a quick summary, the plan calls for approximately 40 outdoor dog kennels plus six separate outside play/exercise pens to accommodate dogs of all sizes, health status and temperament. Overall project cost is estimated at approximately $100,000.00. Estimated annual operating costs will be offset by savings in efficiency and increase opportunity for volunteer activities. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the receipt of the donation and adoption of the appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Special Trust Fund. The Code Compliance Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds donated to the City and the validation of availability of funds in regards to expenditures without exceeding existing appropriations. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers 1&2)) $100.000.00 FE72 488100 235501001000 2)) FE72 541200 235010001000 $100.000.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Rudolph Jackson (6199) Originating Department Head: Brandon Bennett(6345) Additional Information Contact: Dr. Tim Morton (7204) ATTACHMENTS 23DONATION OUTDOOR PLAY AREA FE72 REC1 A015.docx http://apps.cfwnet.orWcouncil packet/mc review.asp?ID=21006&councildate=5/12/2015 6/10/2015