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<br />Clarification of the Current Contract <br />The current contract does not specifically address the responsibilities and the rights of the <br />APS with respect to the adoption of animals from the OCAS. Retention of animal <br />adoption fees by APS to help defray the costs of adoptions and other shelter operations is <br />an important element of the funding for the OCAS. Accordingly, APS proposes that the <br />following provision be added to Article 2 (Responsibilities of Society) of the contract: <br />"Establish and implement appropriate criteria and procedures for the adoption of <br />animals from the shelter by people seeking pets. Society shall also take <br />appropriate actions to promote the adoption of animals from the shelter. Society <br />may retain adoption fees to help defray the costs associated with adoptions and <br />other shelter operations." <br />On behalf of the APS Board and staff, I would like to express our hope that the APS will <br />be able to continue serving the community by managing and operating the OCAS over <br />the long term. If you determine that is not in the best interests of the community, we will <br />seek to fmd other ways for APS to work with Orange County and other stakeholders in <br />strategic partnership for the benefit, welfare and protection of the animals in our <br />community. <br />Sincerely, <br />Pat Beyle <br />APS President <br />.~ <br />Cc: <br />John Link, Orange County Manager <br />Laura Walters, APS Executive Director <br />Attachment: As Stated <br />