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Community Development Services, Department of Transportation, recommending the Board approve administrative modifications, which include updated titles to reflect County department name changes, to Board of Supervisors Policy G-3, Dead Animal Disposal.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
As part of Objective 2.2 of the Good Governance Goal in the Board approved Strategic Plan, Board policies are undergoing a review/update process.
The Board first adopted the Dead Animal Disposal Policy G-3 in 1987, to set forth rules regarding the responsibility and disposal of dead animals. On July 22, 2014, Item 4, the Board approved an Amendment to Policy G-3 which clarified department responsibility for disposing of dead animals on County roads and roadsides and enabled the termination of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Transportation (Transportation) and Animal Services.
This modification updates titles to reflect County department name changes as well as citing County Ordinance 6.28.030 and Board of Supervisors Resolution 143-2016 for charging/recovering costs of dead animal disposal.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve the modifications and direct further revisions.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Environmental Management Department, Animal Services and County Counsel
CAO RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no change to the financial impact associated with approving the modified Policy.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
The Clerk of the Board will update the online Board of Supervisors Policy G-3, Dead Animal Disposal.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Good Governance
CONTACT
Rafael Martinez, Director
Community Development Services, Department of Transportation