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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant Req - HSCO#27 Economic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Humane Society of Central Oregon Organization Description: This organization, established in 1961, cares for abandoned, stray, neglected, surrendered, and abused animals. They work to place these animals in responsible homes. This organization also provides humane education and community outreach in an effort to raise the level of responsible animal care. This organization, and its 30 employees, serves more than 4,000 animals per year. In 1978, the first shelter was constructed and remained in use until the current 11,000 square foot facility was constructed in 2005. Deschutes County is a designated Dog Control District pursuant to ORS 609. The County contracts with this organization to provide animal shelter services. Project Name: Two Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) Project Description: These funds will be used to purchase two AEDs, one for the facility in southeast Bend and one for the thrift shop on Greenwood Ave in Bend. Due to the high volume of individuals visiting these facilities, the organization sees these purchases as a safety measure in the best interest of the public. Project Period: March 1, 2012 Amount of Request: $2,598 Previous Grants: None This organization has been identified as one of 11 service partners to the County. They receive funds from the County's Dog Control Fund to support their operations. Here is the funding they have received from the County from FY 2009 -FY 2012. • FY 2012 (budgeted): $61,500 • FY 2011: $60,000 • FY 2010: $56,574 • FY 2009: $54,171 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Anthony DeBone Date: Project Name: Project Beginning Date: Amount of Request: Commissioner Alan Unger All Three Commissioners 1q&i � i R � ' C. 0 Two 3- I-zc l`z.- S 1- 1 C r-. t Y Applicant/Organization: Address: Contact Name(s): Fax: Project End Date: Date Funds Needed: Tax ID #• City & Zip: Telephone: Email: o) *r if% S�lr 3 2,. -I Alternate Phone: N rei I ,2-0 ;A,() 0I/1 Vii' ; Lc\ car On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities. 2, Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. *Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget. Tammy Baney: Amount: Signature: Anthony DeBone: Amount: Signature: Alan Unger: Amount: Signature: Humane Society of Central Oregon - Discretionary Grant Organizational Information The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) began as the Deschutes County Humane Society in 1961, as an all -volunteer organization. 2011 marks our 50th year of service to the county. In 1978, our former shelter was built by volunteers to be a temporary 10 -year facility. The administration area was added on in 1983 with a bequest. The crematory was a necessary addition in 1994. Our current shelter was built in 2005 and encompasses over 11,000 square feet. The original shelter was torn down to make room for our play yard. Today we serve 4,000-4,500 animals annually. Between the shelter facility and the two Thrift Stores in Bend, HSCO has over 30 employees and generates substantial economic activity for Deschutes County. The mission of the Humane Society of Central Oregon is to care for abandoned, stray, neglected, surrendered, and abused animals. We work towards the placement of all adoptable animals. Through humane education and community outreach, we endeavor to inspire a community to responsibly care for all animals. HSCO serves companion animals and Deschutes County residents by: o Providing care for 4,000 lost, abandoned, neglected and abused companion animals each year. o Adopting companion animals into loving responsible homes. o Providing lost and found reporting program. o Serving as a dog licensing and renewal site. County cat ID tags are also available. o Offering humane education programs to schools, organizations and at community events. o Providing Spay/Neuter Assistance Programs. o Offering volunteer opportunities for adults, organizations, and community service youth programs. o Providing full service private cremation of companion animals. o Conducting a pet visiting program that brings animals to Alzheimer's and nursing home facilities. o Providing a pet food assistance program. o Conducting owner requested euthanasia. o Serving as a community service program for court mandated adult programs. o Giving shelter tours & presentations to interested individuals and groups. Sabrina Slusser has been the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Central Oregon since March 2011. She has extensive experience in non-profit management, primarily with the YMCA. The management team consists of a Shelter Manager, an Outreach Manager, a Volunteer Coordinator, a Development Director, an Office Manager, a Thrift Store Manager, and a Lead Shelter Veterinarian. The Board consists of the following members: Anna Robins, Pres.; Anne Arathoon, Vice -Pres.; Cathy Oles, Treas.; Evelyn Chernoff, Sec.; Cal Krosch; Lauren Lester; Susie Moon; Gordon Phillips; Mary Ramos; Bill Riser; Adam Sears; Mike Shadrach; Patricia Strange; Christa Summers; and Kristen Warner -Lee. Proposed Project or Activity The Humane Society of Central Oregon requests funding for two Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). Neither our shelter facility in southeast Bend nor our thrift store on Greenwood Ave. has one of these vital devices. Both facilities see a great deal of traffic from all ages and backgrounds of people. Some of these visitors naturally are elderly and/or in poor health, and unfortunately, occasionally health issues arise unexpectedly when the people are on our property. Thankfully, nothing highly serious has happened yet, but we are one episode away from tragedy. It is only prudent for an organization as large and as valuable to the community as HSCO to be prepared and have AEDs set up and staff trained at both of our high -traffic locations. Timeline Upon receipt of funding, HSCO will immediately purchase the two AEDs and arrange to have them installed in each location. At the same time, we will appoint a team of staff members to be the lead personnel in terms of required training. These staff members will attain the understanding of how to effectively and quickly use the devices, and then properly train the rest of the staff at each facility. We expect to have the AEDs purchased and installed and the entire staff appropriately trained within 2 months following receipt of funding. The benefits of having these devices will last for years into the future, for the lives of the machines. Impact on Community's Economic Health While, on the surface, this project may not seem to generate economic activity in Deschutes County, it will have clear effects on the physical well-being and health of county residents by allowing HSCO to ensure that heart attacks or similar problems that visitors or staff may incur in the facilities will be adequately and promptly addressed (with an immediate call to 911 as well). The value to the community, not to mention to loved ones, of a life saved or a tragedy averted is immeasurable. However, there will also be indirect effects related to this that will affect the health of the local economy. For example, with the placement of the requested devices, the public images of the shelter and thrift store will be enhanced and HSCO will be viewed as a more caring, concerned organization. We immensely value the adopters and visitors that come to our shelter facility, as well as those who shop at the thrift store. Having AEDs in place and functioning will make people feel safer and more secure while looking for a forever pet, volunteering, attending a school or organizational outing, or shopping. A more secure feeling and an improved perception of the organization will drive more visitors to the shelter and more shoppers to the store, leading to more adoptions and purchases of merchandise, increasing economic activity and favorably impacting the community's economic health. Specific Communities or Groups that will Benefit All visitors to the shelter and thrift store will benefit from the added security of knowing that an AED is in the facility and trained personnel are available to use it, should the need arise. More specifically, those at risk for unexpected heart problems will especially benefit. Since both our shelter and thrift store have visitors from all over Deschutes County, the benefits will be felt by residents of the entire county. Anticipated Expenditures There are many AED manufacturers and models from which to choose, but the Philips HeartStart OnSite comes highly recommended. It is also in the same price range as most of the others that would suit the needs of HSCO. The retail cost for one unit is $1,199 with free shipping and attractive warranties and return policies from online provider AED Superstore. Training is provided at many locations and times throughout Bend. Most are approximately 7 hours and cost $90-110 per person. Two staff members taking a course would therefore cost about $200, for a total outlay (two devices plus training for two people) of $2,598. After the initial purchase of the two AEDs, ongoing training and updates will be required. These will be funded by HSCO or other sources.