FY 2010-11 Adopted Budget - Volusia County Government

Department: Public ProtectionAnimal ControlActivity: Animal Control AdministrationActivity: Animal Control AdministrationAccount: 5100100ActualFY2008-09AdoptedFY2009-10EstimatedFY2009-10BudgetFY2010-11Expenditures by CategoryPersonal Services $ 611,384 $ 604,584 $ 574,337 $ 611,224Operating Expenses 486,244 517,815 551,415 509,766Subtotal Operating Expenditures $ 1,097,628 $ 1,122,399 $ 1,125,752 $ 1,120,990Total Operating Expenditures $ 1,097,628 $ 1,122,399 $ 1,125,752 $ 1,120,990Reimbursements 0 0 0 0Net Expenditures $ 1,097,628 $ 1,122,399 $ 1,125,752 $ 1,120,990Expenditures by FundMunicipal Service District $ 1,097,628 $ 1,122,399 $ 1,125,752 $ 1,120,990Number of Full Time Positions 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00Number of Part Time Positions 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Number of Full Time Equivalent Positions 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00Key Objectives1. Minimize the risk of a rabies outbreak in domestic animals and the threat to public health by the immunization of dogs/cats and reducethe number of dogs and cats euthanized at the humane societies2. Provide a proactive response to dangerous dogs in order to reduce the number of preventable animal bite cases3. Respond to citizen calls regarding animal complaints and/or provide information via phone when an officer's response is not required4. Promote responsible pet ownershipPerformance MeasuresActualFY 2008-09EstimatedFY 2009-10BudgetFY 2010-111. Number of licenses sold (rabies shots required) 5,414.00 5,450.00 5,500.002. Number of dogs and cats picked up by Animal Control 2,803.00 1,257.00 1,200.003. Number of dogs and cats brought in by citizens 1,791.00 1,281.00 1,150.004. Number of responses to routine complaints 5,759.00 5,600.00 5,700.005. Number of information calls received 6,731.00 6,148.00 6,200.006. Number of educational presentations 33.00 33.00 35.007. Number of educational presentation participants 17,951.00 18,000.00 18,000.00HighlightsVolusia County Animal Services provides animal services to citizens in the unincorporated area and citizens in the City of DeBary. Servicesare provided by seven Animal Control Officers five days a week. Officers respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 daysa year. The services include response to nuisance animal complaints, investigation of animal bites, animal quarantines, investigation ofdangerous dogs, animal neglect, animal cruelty and the pick up and impoundment of stray animals. Animal Services providescommunity outreach programs for adults and children of all ages including a bite prevention program and a disaster preparednessprogram. Animal Services is the lead agency during emergencies and manages evacuation shelters for pets.Volusia County Section F - 23