TITLE
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund in the City Manager Department (20) by $3,000, offset by the Seventh Council District one-time District Priority Funds transferred from the Citywide Activities Department (70) for a contribution to Fix Long Beach, who, in partnership with Friends of Long Beach Animals, will be hosting a Spay and Neuter Event in the Seventh Council District; and
Decrease appropriations in the General Fund in the Citywide Activities Department (70) by $3,000 to offset a transfer to the City Manager Department (20).
DISCUSSION
Fix Long Beach and the Friends of Long Beach Animals will be conducting a Spay and Neuter Event in the Seventh Council District on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Somerset Park. As of October 2015, the City of Long Beach has a mandatory spay and neuter law that cats must be fixed by 4 months old and dogs must be fixed by 6 months old. This event will bring awareness and offer free and low-cost services to residents. In the past, Councilmember Uranga has helped fund four spay and neuter events in the District and has helped over 150 pets in the District into compliance with the City's Spay and Neuter policy.
This matter was reviewed by Budget Manager Grace H. Yoon on April 23, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation provides funds to Fix Long Beach who will be conducting a Spay and Neuter Event in the Seventh Council District. The total appropriation increase of $3,000 in the General Fund in the City Manager Department (20) will be offset by a decrease of appropriation of Seventh Council District one-time District Priority Funds in the General Fund in the Citywide Activities Department (70). This recommendation is anticipated to result in a minimal impact to staff hours beyond normal budgeted scope of duties and is in line with existing City Council priorities.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
ROBERTO URANGA
COUNCILMEMBER, SEVENTH DISTRICT