Agenda - Council - 09/24/2019 - Laserfiche WebLink

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INTRODUCTION Each year, North Metro Animal Care and Control (NMACC) processes hundreds of lost, abandoned and stray animals. Our goal is to provide effective, timely services and to reunite these animals with their owners in a timely and efficient manner. Every animal is processed animal is processed, checked for injury, checked for ID (Microchip) and posted on various social media platforms. NMACC operates as a public charity and relies impound fees, boarding fees, donations, and income from municipal contracts to fund its animal control operations, train officers, and provide various services to our municipal partners and our community. NMACC is able to provide assistance many ways. As an Animal and Impound Services provider, we are given the authority to operate by our contract, city ordinances, and state statutes. We act under the direct supervision of the Police Department. These are just a few of the ways we can serve your needs at NO ADDITIONAL COST to the City. We can assist with pick up and transport of animals. We can assist and give of our expertise in animal neglect/cruelty investigations. We can provide extra assistance in the handling of animal hoarding situations. We can provide assistance in temporary handling/holding of animals during search warrants. We can assist Police and Fire with calls where animals are involved and in need of attention. We work under the supervision of your Police Department or other designated City Officials. Urgent response is available 24/7. When you contract with NMACC, your City will have access to qualified, professional Animal Control and Impound Officers. NMACC Officers have completed or will complete training provided by the American Society for the Protection of Animals (ASPCA); Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and received or will receive national certification Animal Control Officers through the National Animal Control and Humane Officers Academy (NACHO) and Colorado State University. All NMACC Officers are required to have continuing education to maintain their certification status. We have the necessary credentials to work closely with your CSOs and Licensed Police Officers to help protect the public safety and ensure the health, safety and well-being of companion animals. All additional services are included in our Animal and Impound Services contract and/or Memorandum of Understanding. There is no extra charge as our activities are paid for by impound fees collected from animal owners and the boarding fees charged to your city for unclaimed animals. -3-