City Council

C. Extension of Additional Operational Funding Support to the Volunteers in Defense of Animals ( VIDA) for Animal Shelter and Care Services Volunteers in Defense of Animals ( VIDA) plays a critical role in ensuring the well- being of abandoned, stray, and surrendered animals, providing animals with shelter, medical care, and adoption services. hi the past few years, VIDA has experienced a significant increase in costs associated with animal care, staffing, and facility maintenance and decrease in pet adoptions. The proposed extension of operational funding support for the calendar year 2025 would enable VIDA to avoid closure. The Public Safety Department continues to be pleased with the services that VIDA provides. Therefore, staff is recommending that the City Council approve the extension of the additional operational funding support totaling $ 3, 000 per month and not -to -exceed $ 36, 000 for calendar year from January 1, 2025 — December 31, 2025, to ensure the shelter' s continued operation and quality care to animals. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Volunteers in Defense of Animals on behalf of the City for the additional operational funding support totaling $ 3, 000 per month and not -to -exceed $ 36, 000 for calendar year from January 1, 2025— December 31, 2025.