HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 3, 2013 B-03AGENDA ITEM1403
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 7-13, 2013, as
"National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week"
MEETING DATE: X9-42- -A?? ,_L 3�20t3
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 7-13,
2013, as "National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week."
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week is a national
event to recognize the men and women who handle all calls related
to wild and domestic animals in distress.
Every day, in all of our communities, dedicated Animal Services Officers answer calls for assistance.
They rescue animals in danger, investigate situations of alleged animal abuse and neglect, transport
injured animals to veterinary hospitals for care, and regularly educate pet owners about responsible pet
care.
We depend upon Animal Services Officers to fulfill the Animal Services Division's commitment to
providing the highest and most efficient level of customer service. They are dedicated to the health,
safety, and protection of the citizens and animals of Lodi.
The Lodi Police Department has one Assistant Animal Services Officer and one Animal Services
Supervisor who work 9 -hour shifts.
A representative of the Police Department Animal Services Division will be present to accept the
proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Mark Helms
Chief of Police
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radt Bartlam, City Manager