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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department by $3,000, offset by the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department to provide a donation to the Little Lion Foundation in support of their Community Pet Wellness event; and
Decrease appropriation in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department by $3,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department.
DISCUSSION
The Little Lion Foundation is a Long Beach-based organization committed to saving the lives of cats in need, many of which are orphaned or have physical ailments, and helping them get adopted. Founded in 2016, the organization specializes in neonatal, orphaned, special needs, and trauma cases involving both cats and kittens. Each animal served receives vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, deworming, and any other needed medical procedures. On September 17, 2022, the Little Lion Foundation will host a Community Pet Wellness event offering the aforementioned services to the community’s cats for free. I am requesting the Council’s approval to lend my support toward this charitable and necessary event.
This item has been reviewed by Budget Manager Grace H. Yoon on July 29, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation requests the City Manager to provide a contribution to the Little Lion Foundation for their Community Pet Wellness event on September 17, 2022. The appropriation increase of $3,000 in the General Fund Group in the City Manager Department will be offset by a decrease of appropriation of the Eighth Council District One-time District Priority Funds in the General Fund Group in the Citywide Activities Department. The recommendation is anticipated to require a minimal level of staff hours beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is expected to have a minimal impact on existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with the recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
AL AUSTIN COUNCILMAN,
EIGHTH DISTRICT