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c � k� <br /> Y, <br /> w <br /> a . - -- <br /> toggle, 03 <br /> mow : <br /> took <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT , The cost of the external assessment by either AHA or HSUS ranges <br /> from $ 8 , 000 to $ 20 , 000 and is typically based on size of the shelter, the size of the county , and <br /> the scope . of the assessment , A specific cost will be derived following formal application for <br /> consultation and staff negotiation , and will be reported to the BOCC . It is proposed that the <br /> County pay the full cost from funds within the Board ' s contingency account . The contingency is <br /> currently budgeted at $ 25 , 000 but with the future availability of the additional half-cent sales flax , <br /> that amount could be supplemented , if the Board desires , for other anticipated projects ( such as <br /> the IOG assessment of schools@collaboration ) by an appropriation from fund balance . <br /> RECOMMENDATION (S ) : The Manager recommends that the Board receive the report on <br /> action steps underway , provide further feedback and clarification on issues it wants particularly <br /> addressed within the comprehensive external evaluation of the Orange County Animal Shelter , <br /> and authorize entering into an agreement with either Athe American Humane Society or the <br /> Humane Society of the United States for said evaluation in an amount estimated between <br /> $ 8 , 000 and $ 20,10000 <br />