Ord 2022-003/amending Ch 2, Division 18, Section 2.367 of the City Code titled powers and duties relating to the Animal Advisory Committee to expand the powers and duties of the animal advisory committee as recommended by the Animal Advisory Committee

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RECOMMENDATION RESOLUTION anN renxeo Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Recommendation Number: (2021-01RR) —ANI Revision to Bylaws for AN l WHEREAS, City Council previously directed staff to develop an Implementation Plan to achieve and sustain a 90% or greater live outcome rate at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter; and WHEREAS, the Committee desires to have a more active role in guiding the Shelter in its monumental shift towards a modern life-saving model; and WHEREAS, the existing Bylaws (San Marcos Code of Ordinances, Division 18, Section 2.367) limit' the Committee's involvement, the Committee proposes that its powers and duties reflect that their role is to review and discuss the following: a) matters involving compliance with state laws that regulate animal shelters, including Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 823; b) animal welfare policies; c) budget priorities to support goals for the shelter and community; d) proactive, creative approaches to engage and facilitate communication within the animal welfare community; and e) capitalimprovements and maintenance needs for the facility. The Committee may make recommendations to the San Marcos City Council regarding the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter as the Committee deems appropriate and necessary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee encourages the San Marcos City Council to approve this resolution to allow the Committee to have a more active role in supporting the Animal Shelter and its leadership team. Date of Approval: �? (� '� ��-b a- I Record of the vote: (Unanimous on a 5-0 vote) Attest: (Staff or board/commission chair can sign)