2003 S Manager - Animal Protection Society of Orange County, Inc Interim Mngt & Operation Services for Orange Co Animal Shelter

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY (HSOC) 115 Tremont Circle Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Contact: Dean Edwards 245-3287 ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PROJECT PROPOSAL HSOC Can Provide Orange County the "Gift of Time" This proposal describes a transitional process for the Orange County Animal Shelter (OCAS), assuming termination of the contract with the Animal Protection Society of Orange County, Inc. (APS). The Humane Society of Orange County (hereafter referred to as HSOC) can step in immediately with experienced management to ensure reestablishment of the high standards the Shelter has enjoyed in the past -- solid record-keeping, a clean facility, and awell-trained staff eager to serve animals in need as well as citizens of this county. Interim management by the HSOC would provide much-needed time for the Orange County Commissioners to make a recommendation about whether the County should permanently contract with such a nonprofit agency or assume control of the Shelter. HSOC's goal is to ensure that the shelter is in safe hands during the period of time required to appoint an Orange County Animal Shelter Task Force to review shelter protocol, shelter programs, and HSUS recommendations and to gather information for an overview of the new animal shelter. The suggested period of operation under HSOC is from the present to June 30, 2004, when the OCAS should be stabilized and in fit condition for the County to make a decision. Animal Control Task Force durin the Interim Contract A County-appointed Animal Shelter Task Force could be put in place to review the following: public concerns and suggestions, overall Shelter Operations (including the Employment and Procedures Manuals), building maintenance and needs, and HSUS recommendations. The task force could develop a timeline and overview of the needs for the new shelter. By April 30, 2004, the Task Force should make a recommendation about whether it would be best to continue management with HSOC or another nonprofit agency, or whether the County should step in and take direct control of the Shelter. If the decision were for the County to take control, all equipment, staff, and operations would be in place in turn-key order. What the Interim Contract would rp ovide HSOC will provide immediate, experienced, proven management of Shelter operations, training of staff members, accurate record keeping and regular reports of operations. We will restore the Shelter's role as a good public service organization.