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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04092012 City Council Work Session Notes - Animal Shelter WORK SESSION NOTES ON Mimd 001UfrY I Purpose: ( �S3 a � I hi m.. ( Is ( i l��� i w C.M. cc. op Present. { (h'f 1 Vitt!'U 1 uncil embers Present: GZr oCIrAti Called by: (Mi1Q I Time P:( )4jyy� Date - q- Q �,ovd ctoNMact-aa ) tri q J ) r ******************************** ********************* i ,it-t-• 40914-t- u.vi ti I Oil Ccs. VI move ilinOtell ,25 - 1-5 v 17) 0t--r-ferevctt- l oma-tr ;b1 ~-Pu - te'r -7) Qa L)k. w e�lt. c�G .0 i I 4th 1411"-f*Ci kt tocand . €1t.t (-f plCt€t'E in ktVictiarttho i 00 rt . 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' . u • . . , .:L rli Otli,:a ! fr..... . ii p ._._ ___ _ ____ _I , met.,Itinicat tl Rou:.il Strwage. 11t, L =s4 CUM= ==tio Covared iiiir.lk and 5 GLiclocir Rao's • P 0.;...................4..... .........„1:‘ -.- 1. ... .. } f,,,,,,, .. 41el',-, , - -,,, - „de 0; .",-7,-: i_,.-ft..! .... A -- - q, ,- . -- ----` -'‘-. "•,.., , . ` /AL . f • ,1414,00, L`R. E.4, 1,. Rey w.49AR. j li1P1111111' '44»....;t MAR 0 8 '''' ALICE PICKETT MEMORIAL ANIMAL SHELTER PROPOSAL AND FLOOR PLAN Shelli McDowell Shelter Manager/ACO Seward Animal Shelter 907.491.0000 Shelter Proposal Public opinion of the animal shelter has shifted from the "pound" to Humane sheltering due to policy changes and increased awareness to the growing need for education and animal control issues. A new and updated shelter facility is needed in our community. The present shelter no longer meets the present and future requirements of a modern facility. I would like to propose a plan that I believe will enhance our town and be a building that we can be proud of. The size area necessary in which to house stray, surrendered and impounded animals in a clean, bright and healthy environment is a priority. A building that would promote more adoptions and invite visitors. A building that could be used for the increasing demand of programs that promotes humane education as well as volunteer programs. No matter the population changes, whether there be an increase or decrease there is a need for a larger shelter, population growth will bring increased animal control issues and decreases due to summer work ending has always populated the shelter with animals left behind. Recent trends have shown that the animal shelter facility can be a source of income outside of the impound fees and adoptions with the offer of day boarding. This I see as an opportunity also with our tourism. This proposal would also address the issue of emergency evacuation planning. In a recent study of shelters on the Kenai Peninsula borough and the state of Alaska, the Seward shelter ranked number one in a risk assessment study due to the location along with outlying villages. With the possibility of relocating the shelter to a better location would give the shelter staff, volunteers and myself the ability to put the pet shelter plan into place. This is initially to help with the evacuation and housing of the community animals and to use the shelter as a place to house the more aggressive or injured pets. Page2 The floor plan that has been submitted with this proposal meets the human and animal population needs of our community. It will also be able to meet the needs of our community in the coming years. I have talked with the other shelter managers and ACOs on the Kenai Peninsula to get their input. This floor plan is the result of that. I would also like to add that I have done some research on grants that are available for municipal animal shelters. There are a few that would apply to the building of a new shelter or the renovations of the existing building. I personally think that renovations to the existing building would be a large undertaking in itself. Do to the space limitations of the property, the cost of bringing the old building up to current standards. The average cost for an animal control facility is $ 100.00 — 200.00 a square foot. The difference being of course the materials used. One of the bigger expenses is the labor. I have ideas for fundraising that I know has worked for the building of newshelters in areas like ours. I am also a board member of a nonprofit organization that has been able to raise money in the lower 48 to help with rescue and is more than happy to help with the raising of funds for this project, as well as, do more research into the possibility of grants to reduce the cost of a new facility as much as possible. I would like to thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope that we can work together to build a better shelter. I have had help and encouragement from some very enthusiastic people in our community, I believe that we all would like to help in any way we can to make this possible in the future. ., -4- 7 i rillimillimmullimilinimilmg Covered Walk and 5 Outdoor Runs _ _ — _ _ Bath 1 5(g). . --: - - . _ GreetingNisitor Area - - Cattery _ ,.. 10 Dog Kennels good Prep •' . . Isolation/Exam Room . _ _nom -.. • ::. . , . ,. Office ..:':": ..........r.—...... L ---- - Covered Walk and 5 Outdoor Runs Mecnanical Storage ROom - \I l' - CA • Humane Society Shelter Operation and Design Guidelines The local animal shelter is the nucleus of your community's animal care and control program.The shelter should be maintained and operated so that it is attractive and convenient to the community. Most importantly, it should be a place of safety and comfort for the animals. I you are building a new facility these considerations should be included in your plan. The HSUS recommends the standards outlined below for any animal shelter, regardless of the size,years in operation or budget. 1. Planning you Facility A. Housing 1. Stress reduction and disease control are you goals when determining how to separate animals.Separate as follows: a. Dogs and cats b. Sick or injured animals from healthy animals c. Puppies and kittens from adults unless they are nursing d. Males and females (especially those in season) e. Aggressive animals from all the others f. Nursing mothers and their young from all others B. Floors 1. Floors should slope toward drains to prevent the accumulation of water in the runs 2. Floors should be made of concrete that has been sealed or some other nonporous material that can be disinfected. C. Walls 1. Walls between kennels should be at least 4 feet high and should prevent water and waste materials from flowing from kennel to kennel. 2. Suggested materials include: a. Cinder block sealed and painted with epoxy to make it non-porous. b. Metal embedded in a concrete c. Fiberglass kennel unit, including floor sides and gate(s) d. Tile or glass block 3. Chain-link fencing or wire mesh should extend at least 2 feet above kennel walls. Runs should be covered by one these materials as well to contain the dogs that aggressive or are quarantined D. Drainage 1. The shelter must have drainage and plumbing adequate to handle the heavy load of daily cleaning. 2. Drainage for each of the run should prevent cross-contamination of the other runs. E. Heating and Cooling 1. The heating elements embedded in the kennel floors are ideal,the temp at the floor level for infant,sick and injured animals should be at least 75 F; for healthy adult animals 65-70F • Humane Society Shelter Operation and Design Guidelines 2. Heating and cooling and humidity control systems should be used for the comfort of the animals, staff and public 3. A means of circulating the air must be in operation in all the kennel areas Ideally the outside air should exchange with inside are at a rate of 12 times per hour. F. Security 1. Security is important such as perimeter fencing deadbolt locks for all the outside runs, outside lighting and surveillance cameras 2. Secure all controlled drugs in a manner that at minimum meets both federal and state regulations 3. Install fire alarms and institute an emergency plan to prepare the staff and potential animals for evacuation. G. Dogs 1. Dogs confined in either cages or kennels should have room to move about normally. 2. Stainless-steel or custom-made individual cages for indoor holding should follow these minimum size guidelines: a. Large dogs(more than 50 pounds): at least 4 feet by 6 feet,or 24 square feet. b. Medium-sized dogs(36-50 pounds): at least 4 feet by 5 feet, or 20 square feet. c. Small dogs(10-35 pounds):at least 3 feet by 4 feet,or 12 square feet. 3. Dogs confined in cages should be exercised in runs at least 4Dogs confined in cages should be exercised in runs at least 4 feet by 10 feet twice daily. 4. Kennels with runs,whether fully enclosed or indoor/outdoor, should follow these minimum size guidelines: a. Kennels-4 feet by 6 feet b. Runs-4 feet by 8 feet 5. Ideally, each dog should have his or her own kennel. Animals who share kennels must be evaluated and monitored closely. Each should have ample room to stand, lie down,turn around and sit normally.This requires a minimum area of 4 feet by 4 feet for each dog. For example a shared 5-foot by 10-foot kennel should hold no more than two large,two medium or three small dogs. H. Cats 1. Individual cages should be made of stainless-steel,fiberglass, or other impervious materials and should follow these guidelines: a. Provide an area of at least 9 square feet (usually 3 feet by 3 feet)for each cat. b. House no more than one cat in a cage, except for nursing mothers,young litters of kittens, or in rare cases allow a pair of adult cats who have been surrendered to the shelter from the same household. I. Human Traffic Control 1. Provide adequate for staff to work comfortably and for equipment and records to be stored properly. 2. Make the receiving are large enough for the public to bring, reclaim or adopt animals comfortably and to keep the animals separated from one another. Ideally, incoming animals • Humane Society Shelter Operation and Design Guidelines should be received in an area separate from the adoption area.The traffic flow pattern should be designed so the animals can be moved quickly,safely and easily from one place to another. 3. Keep new arrivals in a receiving area separate from the rest of the shelter population until they have been evaluated for health and temperament.This will maintain the standards of safety for staff and public and decrease the possible spread of disease. Move aggressive or dangerous animals to an area away from public access. Sick animals to the isolation area 4. The facility should be accessible to disabled persons.The HSUS recommends that all shelters comply with the federal American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) . The new shelter could qualify for this grant... Funder: Alaska Department of Commerce Amount Available Per Grant: $850,000 per community for a one year period Number of Awards: 2 -7 General Eligibility: Open to any Alaskan municipal government(except Anchorage). Nonprofits may apply as co-applicants. Any Evaluation Limitations?: None cited Is there an Eligibility List? No Cost Share: A minimum 25% cash or in kind How Funding Can be Used: To provide funding to Alaskan communities to develop public facilities, develop planning activities which address issues detrimental to the health and safety of local residents, to help reduce the costs of essential community services, and to develop activities that will result in the creation of jobs for low and moderate income persons. Funds for community development may include acquisition, construction, reconstruction, or installation of public facilities and improvements such as health clinics, daycare centers, shelters for the homeless, water and sewer systems, solid waste disposal facilities, flood and drainage facilities, docks and harbors, etc. Funds for planning activities may be used for conducting studies, collecting data, preparing plans and identifying implementation plans. Funds for special economic development activities may be used for commercial or industrial improvements including acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or installation projects.