SUBJECT:
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Update on Proposal for Microchip Scanner Discussion from Previous Board Meeting
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James Banta, Fire Chief |
Fire Rescue |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
During the previous board meeting, the president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Ocala, Lilly Baron, presented the board with an opportunity for a grant that would supply pet microchip scanners to be placed at Fire Stations throughout the County. Creating a network of pet microchip scanners throughout the County is certainly another great initiative that would help our community with Pet Reunification Efforts. The Fire Chief provided a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) which identified some weaknesses and threats associated to available resources currently at the fire stations as well as additional demand on current resources.
As part of the Pet Reunification efforts, the Animal Service Director supports the creation of a network of microchip scanners for public use but suggested that we first evaluate the opportunity to utilize the existing network of animal related businesses in the community that would volunteer to become part of that network, in addition she offered that other communities have also implemented unmanned scanners at strategic locations.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Allow Marion County Animal Services to work with the community to create a network of microchip scanners for public use.
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