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CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,200 FROM AUSTIN PETS ALIVE TO REIMBURSE COSTS FOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE NORMAN ANIMAL WELFARE DIVISION AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
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BACKGROUND: Dr. Amy Tyler, the Animal Welfare Division’s veterinarian, and Ashley Battiest, Animal Welfare Technician, were selected to attend separate training seminars both hosted by a national organization titled Maddie’s Fund. The training took place the week of May 28th, 2018 in Austin, Texas. As part of their attendance, Maddie’s Fund, in partnership with Austin Pets Alive, provided a stipend of $1,200 to cover Dr. Tyler’s and $1,000 to cover Mrs. Battiest’s costs for travel, housing, and other fees related to the training.
On June 12th, 2018, the Norman Animal Welfare Center received a check in the amount of $2,200 from Austin Pets Alive.
DISCUSSION: As part of our continuing commitment to the professional development of City staff in their efforts to better assist our community, we encourage such training opportunities. Furthermore, we greatly appreciate the assistance of programs like these in making such opportunities available.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council accept the donation of $2200 from Austin Pets Alive, deposit the funds into the General Fund, Police Donations (account 010-0000-365.13-76) and appropriate the funds to the Animal Welfare Division, Employee Travel/Professional Certification (account 010-6070-441.46-22).