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AGENDA
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, June 13, 2024
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers
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1. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS - The public may address the Tri-Cities Animal
Control Authority (TCACA) on any items related to animal control within
Kennewick, Pasco or Richland. This is to provide the opportunity to bring
items to the attention of the TCACA or to express an opinion on an issue. Its
purpose is not to provide a venue for debate or for the posing of questions
with the expectation of an immediate response. Some questions require
consideration by the TCACA over time and after a deliberative process with
input from a number of different sources; some questions are best directed
to staff who have access to specific information. Public comments will
normally be limited to three minutes each. Those with lengthy messages are
invited to summarize their comments and/or submit written information for
consideration by the TCACA outside of formal meetings.
3. TCACA AGENCY REPORTS
4. TRI-CITIES ANIMAL SHELTER UPDATES
3 - 14 (a) TCACA Presentation covers the following topics.
(b) Quarterly Statistics
(c) Outreach and Events
(d) Updates to Policies/Process/Operations
(e) Staffing, Training, and Volunteering
5. OLD BUSINESS
15 - 16 (a) April 11, 2024 Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority Meeting
Minutes
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6. NEW BUSINESS
7. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 8, 2024
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Tri-Cities Animal
Control Authority
(TCACA)
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City of Pasco Representative: Parks & Recreation Director, Jesse Rice
City of Richland Representative: Lt. Christopher Mason
City of Kennewick Representative: Commander BJ Moos
City of Pasco/TCAS Manager: Ben Zigan
City of Pasco Administrative Assistant II: Elizabeth Olivo
City of Pasco/TCAS Department Assistant II: Krista Hahn
TCACA Members
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The public may address the Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority (TCACA) on any
items related to animal control within Kennewick, Pasco or Richland. This is to
provide the opportunity to bring items to the attention of the TCACA or to express
an opinion on an issue. Its purpose is not to provide a venue for debate or for the
posing of questions with the expectation of an immediate response. Some
questions require consideration by the TCACA over time and after a deliberative
process with input from a number of different sources; some questions are best
directed to staff who have access to specific information. Public comments will
normally be limited to three minutes each. Those with lengthy messages are
invited to summarize their comments and/or submit written information for
consideration by the TCACA outside of formal meetings.
Public Comments
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Tri-Cities Animal Shelter
(TCAS) General Responsibilities
•Animal Shelter Services - include daily animal care, medical services,
intake, adoption, surrender, fostering, rescue placement, volunteer
management.
•Animal Control Services - barking dogs, roaming animals, animal
complaints, neglect, abuse, legal actions and medical response needs.
•Community Outreach and Education - adoption events, educational
presentations, assisted living home visits, social media.
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Budget:
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POSITION NUMBER OF STAFF EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Animal Services Manager 1 Full Time
Animal Control Supervisor 1 Full Time
Animal Control Dispatcher 1 Full Time
Animal Control Officer 3 Full Time
Department Assistant II/Volunteer Coordinator 1 Full Time
Customer Service Representative 2 Full Time
Transfer/Foster Coordinator 0/1 Full Time
Animal Intake/Medical Assistants 1/2 Full Time
Vet Tech Assistant 0/1 Part Time
Animal Care Lead 1 Full Time
Animal Care Technician 7/8 Full Time
Veterinarian 1 Part-Time
Current Staffing
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DOGS CATS
APRIL - MAY APRIL - MAY
122 101 INTAKE 187 183
7 2 ADOPTED THEN RETURNED 1 3
71 47 ADOPTED 50 66
24 33 REDEEMED 2 0
29 27 TRANSFERRED 71 22
1 2 EUTHANASIA: MEDICAL 11 10
0 0 EUTHANASIA: MUNICIPAL CODE 0 0
0 0 EUTHANASIA: BEHAVIORAL 0 0
Bi-Monthly Intake/Outcome Statistics
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CASE TYPE NUMBER OF CASES
Animal At-Large 317
Abandonment 11
Aggressive 10
Animal Fighting 1
Attack 39
Barking Dog 44
Bite Case - Human 28
Code Enforcement Complaint 5
Cruelty 8
Deceased on Arrival (DOA)57
Hit by Car 2
In Custody 4
Information 129
Injured Animal 58
Police Assist 19
Welfare Check 100
Total Cases: 832
Bi-Monthly
ACO Case
Breakdown
April/May 2024
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New volunteer training and orientation is currently
paused as TCAS staff works to update and
improve the volunteer program in preparation for
opening of the new TCAS facility. We hope to be
accepting new volunteers in 1-2 months.
Volunteer
Program:
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Construction of the new facility is expected
to be completed in approximately 4 weeks.
We are currently in the process of ordering
the necessary furniture, fixtures, and
equipment (FFE) to finalize the facility.
Additionally, we are issuing a new bid for the
kennels required to complete the dog runs.
Due to unforeseen delays in FFE arrivals, we
are currently looking at a December
opening.
New Shelter
Update:
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June 23rd - Free Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Sponsored by Tumbleweed Cat Rescue
July 28th - Free Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Sponsored by Tumbleweed Cat Rescue
August 18th - Free Vaccination and Microchip
Clinic Sponsored by Tumbleweed Cat Rescue
July 20th – PetSmart National Adoption Weekend
Event
August 3rd – Back To School Show and Shine at
Pasco Little League Fields
Upcoming
Events:
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Rescue Partnerships
Mikey’s Chance
Forgotten Dogs
Journey Home
Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League
(WAMAL)
The Last Road Dog Sanctuary
Sunny Sky’s Animal Rescue
American Black and Tan Coonhound Rescue (CA)
HART
Smidget Rescue
Hope for Huskies
Old Dog Haven
American Bullmastiff Association
Pronto Puppy
Path of Hope Rescue
Church of Pug
HART
Smidget Rescue
Hope for Huskies
Old Dog Haven
American Bullmastiff Association
Seattle Humane Society
Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
Auburn Valley Humane Society
Pronto Puppy
Seattle Area Feline Rescue (SAFE)
The NOAH Center (Stanwood, WA)
Paws and Claws Pet Rescue
Tumbleweed Cat Rescue
Silver Could Special Cat Services (Walla
Walla)
Flower Feline Sanctuary
Cat Utopia (Pendleton, OR)
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MINUTES
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, April 11, 2024
Pasco City Hall, Council Chambers
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attendees:
City of Kennewick Representative: BJ Moos
City of Pasco Representative: Jesse Rice
City of Richland Representative: Christopher Mason
Animal Services Manager: Ben Zigan
Administrative Assistant II: Elizabeth Olivo
Department Assistant II: Annen Martin
Mr. Rice opened the meeting with a welcome and provided a brief
announcement on structure of the meeting and introduced the other
cities' representatives.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
- The public may address the Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority (TCACA) on
any items related to animal control within Kennewick, Pasco or Richland. This
is to provide the opportunity to bring items to the attention of the TCACA or to
express an opinion on an issue. Its purpose is not to provide a venue for
debate or for the posing of questions with the expectation of an immediate
response. Some questions require consideration by the TCACA over time and
after a deliberative process with input from a number of different sources; some
questions are best directed to staff who have access to specific information.
Public comments will normally be limited to three minutes each. Those with
lengthy messages are invited to summarize their comments and/or submit
written information for consideration by the TCACA outside of formal meetings.
Richard Fontain 3852 W Van Giesen, West Richland
Suggested improve meeting attendance by making information easier to
find, noting he personally struggles with this. He mentioned notices for
meeting are short and should be given sooner. He also expressed we
do not seem inclined to want people at these meetings. Mr. Fontain
raised concerns about his dogs being taken from him, feeling unheard
and alleging damage to his reputation and humiliation. He stated he is
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autistic and has other issues that makes it difficult for him to present
himself. He made claims that employees/volunteer from TCAS are
attacking him via social media. Then he apologized stating he didn't
come here to talk about that situation and started stating his cat was
also taken from him.
TCACA AGENCY REPORTS
TRI-CITIES ANIMAL SHELTER UPDATES
The TCACA representative reviewed and discussed the TCACA
presentation.
OLD BUSINESS
February 8, 2024 Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority Meeting Minutes
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 13, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:56 PM
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