Legislation Details

File #: 2026-24825   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/21/2026 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 11/3/2026 Final action:
Title: Request Approval of Fourth Amendment to Grant Agreement Between Voices of Change Animal League, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact – Neutral; expenditure of $60,000)
Attachments: 1. LRM 2026-947 COMPLETE_VOCAL SNR Grant, 2. SNR Grant_VOCAL_Fourth Amendment, 3. SNR Grant_VOCAL_Third Amendment - executed, 4. SNR Grant_VOCAL_Second Amendment - executed, 5. SNR Grant_VOCAL_First Amendment - executed, 6. SNR Grant_VOCAL_Original - executed

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Request Approval of Fourth Amendment to Grant Agreement Between Voices of Change Animal League, Inc. and Marion County (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $60,000)

Body

 

INITIATOR:

DEPARTMENT:

Angel Roussel, P.E., Assistant County Administrator

Administration

 

DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

On December 19, 2023, the Board approved a grant agreement to provide Voices of Change Animal League, Inc. (VOCAL) with $50,000 to be used for spay and neuter services, vaccination and micro-chipping, among other services.

 

On August 20, 2024, the Board approved the first amendment to the agreement to release the remaining funds of $10,000.

 

On December 17, 2024, the Board approved the second amendment to the agreement to replenish the grant funding with an additional $60,000.

 

On December 2, 2025, the Board approved the third amendment to the agreement to replenish the grant funding with an additional $60,000.

 

The fourth amendment being presented for approval today is to provide VOCAL with grant funding in the amount of $60,000 for continuing their services to Marion County residents and their pets.

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

Neutral; expenditure of $60,000. Funding from AA315562- 582101 (Animal Services - Aid to Private Organizations) for Rescue Grants & Aids.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommended action

Motion to authorize Chairman and Clerk to approve and execute the fourth amendment to the grant agreement for VOCAL.

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