Agenda - 12-13-2016 - 4-a - Resolution to Honor Pat Sanford and Recognition of the Recipient of Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant

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1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: December 13, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. 4-a SUBJECT: Resolution to Honor Pat Sanford and Recognition of the Recipient of Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant DEPARTMENT: Orange County Animal Services ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Resolution Honoring Pat Sanford Bob Marotto, Animal Services Director, Award Certificate for PetPalsNC 919-968-2287 Maureane Hoffman, Animal Services Advisory Board Chair, 919-286-6925 Molly Mullin, 517-630-6029 PURPOSE: To adopt a resolution honoring Pat Sanford for her life's work in the interest of animal welfare; and to recognize Pet Pals, Inc. as the recipient of the first annual Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Grant. BACKGROUND: Animal Services submitted a memo to the Board of County Commissioners dated August 12, 2016 informing the Board about an earmarked donation of $5,000 to be used to establish an animal welfare grant honoring Pat Sanford. This grant would be awarded in the $500 increments over a 10-year period to organizations or individuals working to better the lives of companion animals in Orange County, including for recreational or therapeutic purposes. Ms. Sanford's accomplishments in the field of animal welfare are vast and her contributions helped Orange County become and remain one of the leading counties in the state and country for animal placement, recovery, and overall well-being. The grants awarded in her honor will support efforts that exemplify the same dedication and commitment to animal welfare in Orange County. Upon receiving the memo in August, two Board members petitioned that a resolution be developed for adoption by the Board honoring Pat Sanford's life and accomplishments in the field of animal welfare. Subsequently, Animal Services staff developed a resolution, seeking input from people who worked with Sanford during her 17-year tenure as the Executive Director of Orange County Animal Protection Services. During this time, staff also advertised the grant opportunity and encouraged applications. The grant has been awarded to PetPalsNC, Inc., after review by a panel consisting of three Animal Services Advisory Board members and two Animal Services staff members. PetPalsNC is a local nonprofit organization committed to promoting and supporting the use of animal-assisted therapy and activities for students to enhance academic, social, behavior, and emotional growth.