HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024.10.10 TCACA Agenda AGENDA
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, October 10, 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
2 - 13 (a) TCACA Presentation covers the following topics.
5. OLD BUSINESS
14 (a)
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 12, 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 •Draft of the 2025-2026 shelter budget is going to
each city for approval and will be included in each of
the three cities budget processes.
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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 1 Full Time
Customer Service Representative 2 Full Time
Transfer/Volunteer Coordinator 1 Full Time
Animal Intake/Medical Assistants 2 Full Time
Vet Tech Assistant 1 Part Time
Animal Care Lead 1 Full Time
Animal Care Technician 6/7 Full Time
Veterinarian 1 Part-Time
Current Staffing
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DOGS CATS
AUG - SEPT AUG - SEPT
124 112 INTAKE 184 146
7 5 ADOPTED THEN RETURNED 4 0
60 38 ADOPTED 91 51
33 26 REDEEMED 4 6
39 26 TRANSFERRED 55 57
2 2 EUTHANASIA: MEDICAL 9 14
1 0 EUTHANASIA: MUNICIPAL CODE 0 0
1 0 EUTHANASIA: BEHAVIORAL 0 0
Bi-Monthly Intake/Outcome Statistics
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Euthanasia Action Report:
Name: Dion
Breed: Shepherd Mix
Intake Date: 04/29/2024
Intake ID: A0055819860
Intake Reason: AC owner surrender due to attack on owners
Evaluated By Behavioralist On: 5/31, 2nd eval 7/24 and PILOT
eval on 7/24
Behavioral Reason: Attacks on people and other animals
Behavioral:
Municipal
:Name: Bonnie Lou Who
Breed: Terrier Mix
Intake Date: 06/21/24
Intake ID: A0056185592
Intake Reason: ACO Pick Up - Attack on another dog
If you have any questions or need
to request records related to this,
please contact the shelter.
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CASE TYPE NUMBER OF CASES
Animal At-Large 280
Abandonment 10
Aggressive 5
Attack 22
Barking Dog 29
Bite Case - Human 25
Code Enforcement Complaint 7
Cruelty 12
Deceased on Arrival (DOA)43
Follow Up 1
Hit By Car 4
Information 101
In Custody 3
Injured Animal 55
Police Assist 14
Welfare Check 97
Stolen Animal 1
Total Cases: 709
Bi-Monthly
ACO Case
Breakdown
Aug/Sept 2024
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•We are in the final stages of completing the
Volunteer Manual and waiver. Once finalized, we
will introduce them to our current volunteers.
•We've added a Visitor Support Team role to the
volunteer opportunities for individuals aged 14
and up, which will begin at the new facility.
•We are collaborating with the software company
to build the new volunteer program system, with
an expected completion and implementation by
early December.
Volunteer
Program:
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•Waiting for the last punch list items to be
finalized for building handover to take
place.
•Kennel order has been submitted and
the company is in the process of
confirming measurements prior to
starting production.
•Once production has started it will be
approximately 12 weeks to receive
kennels.
New Shelter
Update:
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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)
Lar’s Pawsome Rescue
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MINUTES
Tri-Cities Animal Control Authority
5:30 PM - Thursday, August 8, 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: Krista Hahn
Mr. Rice opened the meeting with a welcome and provided a brief
announcement on structure of the meeting and introduced the other
cities' representatives.
TCACA AGENCY REPORTS
TRI-CITIES ANIMAL SHELTER UPDATES
The TCACA representative reviewed and discussed the TCACA
presentation.
OLD BUSINESS
NEXT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 10, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:44 PM
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