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June 6, 2011 (Work Session) Page 463 By utilizing these three funding sources, the program will be funding without any impact on the tax rate. VII. Next Steps. 1. Approve the concept, to include management structure option. 2. Amend budget to allocate funds for establishment of the program. 3. If needed, Develop contract /MOU between the county and one or more local rescue groups. 4. If maintaining program in house, create job description and hire Animal Services Director. Commissioner Carruth advised the initial estimate for funding of $80,000.00 has been reduced to approximately $70,000.00 which would include: 1) salary and benefits for an adoption coordinator position, 2) supplies and veterinarian services and 3) office supplies and IT support, for the position to be able to handle the process. He advised approximately $17,000.00 has already been identified as previously existing shelter fees and approximately $53,000.00 additional funds will be needed. He also reviewed the Animal Adoption Continuum chart as follows: Ms. Cannon advised that most owners who surrender their pets do so because of behavior problems usually caused by the families themselves. She advised the Cabarrus Pet Society offers behavioral training services to participating families. She stated these services would be the rescue organizations' responsibility for animals surrendered to Animal Control. She also responded to questions from the Board. A lengthy discussion ensued with Commissioner Carruth responding to a variety of questions. During discussion, Chairman White suggested the APPAC develop the program matrix and advised there may be County staff available to coordinate this program to eliminate additional cost to the County. Discussion continued. No action was taken with regard to the budget. Discussion for Fire District Tax Rates - Harrisburg Rural Michele Reapsmith, Harrisburg Town Administrator, and Chad Baucom, Harrisburg Town Councilman, reiterated the Town's request presented on May 31, 2012 for a two (2) cent tax increase on the rural fire district tax rate to maintain the current level of service and equalize the "in -town vs. out - of- town" rates. It was noted that a letter of support from Mayor Hagler dated June 3 had been provided to the Board. Ms. Reapsmith addressed several questions related to maintenances issues and their desire to address safety issues first, salary increases, etc. Commissioner Carruth expressed his intent to support the request. However, the remaining Board members were not in favor of granting the request. ANIMAL ADOPTION CONTINUUM Day 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 Responsibi Private Animal Control Animal Services Coordinator Rescue lity [Organizations Activitic5 Aninrcal lntaf�n- Ai rb.arantinn Pndnd— I. 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Screen and vvrinarinnc Evaluatcall Adoption Applicants & Complete Adoption Process Commissioner Carruth recognized Ann Cannon, Animal Protection and Preservation Advisory Committee ( APPAC) member and Cabarrus Pet Society member, in attendance. He also responded to questions from the Board on the reasons why pets are surrendered to Animal Control. Ms. Cannon advised that most owners who surrender their pets do so because of behavior problems usually caused by the families themselves. She advised the Cabarrus Pet Society offers behavioral training services to participating families. She stated these services would be the rescue organizations' responsibility for animals surrendered to Animal Control. She also responded to questions from the Board. A lengthy discussion ensued with Commissioner Carruth responding to a variety of questions. During discussion, Chairman White suggested the APPAC develop the program matrix and advised there may be County staff available to coordinate this program to eliminate additional cost to the County. Discussion continued. No action was taken with regard to the budget. Discussion for Fire District Tax Rates - Harrisburg Rural Michele Reapsmith, Harrisburg Town Administrator, and Chad Baucom, Harrisburg Town Councilman, reiterated the Town's request presented on May 31, 2012 for a two (2) cent tax increase on the rural fire district tax rate to maintain the current level of service and equalize the "in -town vs. out - of- town" rates. It was noted that a letter of support from Mayor Hagler dated June 3 had been provided to the Board. Ms. Reapsmith addressed several questions related to maintenances issues and their desire to address safety issues first, salary increases, etc. Commissioner Carruth expressed his intent to support the request. However, the remaining Board members were not in favor of granting the request.