AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a Staff presentation and hold discussion regarding the plan to achieve a 90% live outcome rate at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter within five years; and provide direction to the City Manager.
Body
Meeting date: June 18, 2019
Department: Neighborhood Enhancement
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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: November 7, 2018 work session presentation and December 12, 2018 resolution directing the City Manager to develop an implementation plan to achieve and sustain a 90% live outcome rate for dogs and cats at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter.
City Council Strategic Initiative: N/A
Comprehensive Plan Element (s): ☒ Not Applicable
Master Plan: N/A
Background Information:
On November 7, 2018 staff gave a presentation at the City Council work session regarding the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter’s successes and challenges related to increasing the live outcome rate. On December 12, 2018, San Marcos City Council directed staff to develop a plan to achieve a 90% live outcome rate at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter within five years. The Pawsitive Outcomes Implementation Plan Committee was formed and spent several months meeting, reviewing potential components, prioritizing, receiving public input, and developing the plan to present to City Council. The Committee was comprised of representatives from our government partners, animal welfare organizations, the animal shelter advisory committee, animal advocates, staff, and volunteers. To view the Committee’s work, go to www.sanmarcostx.gov/implementationplan <http://www.sanmarcostx.gov/implementationplan> .
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Recommendation:
Provide direction to staff.