HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-09 Approving a donation of $17,000 to the KB Community Foundation to be used for a Cat Trap-Neuter-Return ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 2015-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
DONATION OF $17,000 TO THE KEY BISCAYNE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. TO BE USED FOR A
CAT TRAP -NEUTER -RETURN (TNR) PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Village of Key Biscayne (the "Village") residents have become increasingly
concerned with the number of community cats living within the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village and the Key Biscayne Community Foundation Inc., a Florida non
profit corporation (the "KBCF"), desires to continue to control the community cat population
through a Trap -Neuter -Return (TNR) program, which is recognized as the only proven humane and
effective method to manage such populations; and
WHEREAS, the KBCF has agreed to maintain a Village funded line item entitled "Key Cat
Program" in order to continue the cat TNR program within the Village (the "Key Cat Program"); and
WHEREAS, as such, the Village Council agrees to donate $17,000 to the Key Cat Program;
and
WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and welfare
of the residents of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. Each of the above stated recitals are hereby adopted,
confirmed and incorporated herein.
Section 2. Donation Approved. The Village Council hereby approves a donation of
$17,000 to the KBCF in order to continue the Key Cat Program within the Village. It is anticipated
that such funds will be spent as provided for in Exhibit "A." The Village Manager shall be required
to approve any payments made with Village funds by KBCF for the Key Cat Program.
Section 3. Village Manager Authorized. The Village Manager is hereby authorized
to take any and all steps necessary to continue the intent and purpose of this Resolution,
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of February , 2015.
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MAY MAYRA PENA LINDSAY
CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, MMC, VILLAGE
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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EXHIBIT "A"
KEY BISCAYNE FELINE TRAP. NEUTER, AND
RELEASE PROGRAM BUDGET
October 2014 -September 2015
Submitted by Susan Fehrer-Sawyer (305)505-8276 slfsdvm@ bellsouth.net
Budgeted Expenses
Trapping supplies (food, tarps etc.) $1400
Cat network/ Meow Mobile $6000
Island Veterinary Clinic $9000
Storage rental $600
TOTAL $17,000