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2 operation of the OCAS. On or before December 31, 2003, the APS will transfer responsibility for the management and operation of the OCAS to Orange County or its designated agent." County Staff Review of APS Request The Board of Commissioners referred the APS request to the County Manager for review and recommendation. In effect, the APS Board -without County input ordiscussion -has decided to change the funding structure for the Shelter and the financial relationship that has existed between APS and County since 1979. Historically, the County has made a lump sum contribution to the APS as its partner agency in the operation of the Shelter. In typical contracts for service, the County identifies expectations for outcomes and does not make appropriations to outside agencies on a line item basis. The County Manager met briefly with the APS Executive Director and APS Board President to convey the necessity for a Budget and Finance site visit and review of APS finances made necessary by the APS Board proposal. He also stated that once the result was reported to the Board of Commissioners, and should the Board of Commissioners then decide to take positive action on an increase in funding to APS, that he would recommend it be made effective October 1. The APS understands that County staff is returning to the Board of Commissioners with its report and recommendation on October 21. The Budget and Finance Directors met on site with APS executive staff and an APS Board representative to review the budget revisions and related financial audits. The County staff report (Attachment B) includes a proposed amount the BOCC could grant to the APS for the duration of the agreed upon contract extension. This amount is deemed reasonable based upon the costs associated with the implementation of improvements associated with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Final Report, but without consideration for other APS adjustments apparently implemented. This amount also does not include EARS, since it is not a statutory responsibility of the County and has never been funded by the County. Interim Options for Animal Shelter Operation Given the APS communication and the need to maintain operation of the Shelter on an interim basis while longer term governance decisions are made and implemented, the County Manager sees two possible interim options and recommends the Board consider these at this time. Interim Option A -Continue with APS with increased funding The Board of Commissioners could decide to continue the contract for the Shelter with the APS on a month-to-month basis (through December 2003 -January 2004) with an increased level of funding in an amount reflected as a result of the County staff review. Interim Option B -Seek Proposals for Interim Shelter Management and Operation The Purchasing and Central Services Director has worked with the Manager's Office, County Attorney, Personnel, and the Health Department to develop the key components of a Request for Proposal for Interim Management and Operation Services to be sent to interested parties, including the APS.