HomeMy WebLinkAboutHumane Society briefing JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of Commissioners
FROM: Chris Goy, Central Services Director/Deputy County
Administrator
DATE: August 28,2023
RE: WORKSHOP re: Budget and Operations Briefing by the Humane
Society of Jefferson County—Tammy Hanks, Executive Director.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Tammy Hanks, Executive Director of the Humane Society of
Jefferson County was asked to brief the Board of Commissioners on the current status of their
operations, facilities, and budget outlook.
ANALYSIS: The Humane Society of Jefferson County provides a vital community function.
Through their efforts, since 2017, 1,748 animals have been adopted and 866 lost animals were
reunited with their owners. Since their surgery trailer became operational in 2021,
approximately 1,023 animals were spayed or neutered. An average of 650 animals come
through the Humane Society doors annually to utilize one of its many services, including low-
cost health clinics for private citizens and their non-shelter animals. The Humane Society
currently has a budget shortfall of$359,630 for which it needs to raise funds to maintain long-
term financial health. It additionally needs to expand its facilities footprint to accommodate the
growing number of animals it serves annually.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Humane Society of Jefferson County is requesting an unspecified
amount of financial and other assistance from the Board of County Commissioners to close a
widening operational budget gap.
RECOMMENDATION: Participate in discussion and give staff direction, as needed.
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McC ey, County Administrator Date
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SHELTER STATISTICS:
In the six years from 2017-2022:
*1,618 Companion animals-dogs and puppies as well as cats and kittens were
adopted. In addition, 130 "barn cats" were also adopted, for a total of 1,748
adoptions, for a yearly average of 291 adopted animals.
*All animals in the shelter's possession have been housed, fed, vaccinated,
assessed for behavioral issues, treated for pests and parasites, and microchipped
before adoption.
*In 2021, when the surgery trailer was first utilized, all shelter animals were
spayed or neutered (209 animals). 270 privately owned animals were also
spayed/neutered during our low-cost clinics.
*In 2022, 241 owned animals were spayed/neutered at our low-cost clinics, while
303 shelter animals also received spay/neuter services.
*866 lost animals were reunited with their owners.
*231 animals were transferred to other agencies (many due to space restraints at
our shelter).
*A yearly average of 650 animals (including owned animals brought in for
spay/neuter and vaccine services) came through the shelter doors.
*150 shelter animals--an average of 25 per year—were euthanized for serious,
non-treatable medical conditions or dangerous behavioral issues.
2023 Statistics January through July:
*111 animals have been adopted.
*All shelter animals, including surrenders and unclaimed strays-- have also been
housed, fed, vaccinated, treated for pests and parasites, microchipped and spayed
or neutered.
* 51 owned animals have been spayed or neutered during HSJCWA's clinics for
low-income residents. So far in 2023, 147 shelter animals have been spayed or
neutered.
*55 lost animals have been returned to their owners.
*10 feral cats have been adopted as Barn Cats.
*12 shelter animals have been humanely euthanized due to severe medical issues
or poor behavioral temperament that would jeopardize the safety of any
adoption.
The average costs (per healthy dog without medical or behavioral needs) that is
housed, fed, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites & pests is
$135—for the average 26 day stay. The amount for a similar cat is: $112.
However, animals with medical conditions, anxiety, dental needs, or longer stays
(one current dog has been at the shelter since January) can increase those costs
exponentially. Also, this estimate does not include the yearly payroll expenses of
$339,000+ for 2023 that is required to adequately staff the shelter.
2023 Expense Projections vs. Shelter Receipts:
2022 Expenses were: $437,850 2022 Shelter Receipts: $123,800
2023 Projections: $494,330 2023 Shelter Receipts: $134,700
2023 Estimated Expense Increase : $ 56,480
2023 Estimated Shelter Receipts Increase: $ 10,900
2023 Expenses minus Shelter Receipts
Means that HSJCWA needs to raise $359,630
Through donations, new grants, events, etc...
COMPARISON OF MAJOR YEARLY EXPENSES 2017-JUNE 2023
Shelter Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses
Expenses 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 %of
2023-
Jan.-June
Payroll $ 81,967 $ 94,185 $ 99,285 $121,050 $177,185 $231,756 $150,128
Expenses
Pet Food & $ 11,652 $ 14,474 $ 17,404 $ 6,676 $ 14,133 $ 5,303 $ 860*
Supplies *INCREASED
DONATIONS
OF FOOD*
Repairs& $ 53 $ 2,235 $ 4,510 $ 12,457 $ 3,440 $ 8,704 $ 6,704
Maintenance
Shelter $ 1,260 $ 4,763 $ 6,335 $ 18,661 $ 19,403 $ 29,237 $ 5,116*
Supplies *Increased
supply
donations
Veterinary $40,793 $ 50,123 $ 39,257 $ 27,313 $ 59,587 $44,954 $ 18,664*
Expenses Decreased
because
Vet Salary
added to
Payroll
Cremation $ 5,360 $ 5,175 $ 4,409 $ 3,805 $ 3,850 $ 4,948 $ 1,840
Expenses
Utilities $ 10,504 $ 11,295 $ 9,431 $ 10,059 $ 11,156 $ 13,333 $ 7,697
Professional
fees and $ 1,810 $ 1,875 $ 1,880 $ 1,727 $ 4,301 $ 4,097 $ 1,350
Subscriptions
Other $ 20,343 $ 19,725 $ 19,943 $ 29,606 $ 36,926 $41,247 $ 27,170
Expenses-
advertising,
Computer IT,
fundraising,
equip. lease,
etc..
Depreciation $ 8,812 $ 10,709 $ 13,073 $ 11,937 $41,625 $ 54,271 $ 27,135
Total: $182,554 $214,559 $215,527 $243,291 $371,606 $437,850 $246,664
COMPARISON OF MAJOR YEARLY INCOME 2017-JUNE 2023
Shelter Income Income Income Income Income Income Income is`
Revenue 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 % 2023
Source Jan.-June
Adoption $ 1,237 $ 44,588 $ 40,888 $ 21,530 $ 40,079 $ 38,950 $ 11,055
Fees
Boarding $ 3,960 $ 3,085 $ 1,300 $ 320 $ 314 $ 900 $ 335
Fees
Cremation $ 9,511 $ 8,400 $ 6,815 $ 5,185 $ 5,790 $ 6,250 $ 2,615
Fees
License $ 27,319 $ 29,034 $ 29,530 $ 21,999 $ 28,479 $ 25,928 $ 12,583
Fees-(City
and County)
Impound $ 2,488 $ 875 $ 1,015 $ 740 $ 620 $ 245 $ 294
Fees
Euthanasia $ 7,262 $ 6,885 $ 6,410 $ 3,850 $ 2,885 $ 965 $ 400
Fees
City of PT $ 12,098 $ 12,984 $ 11,427 $ 13,750 $ 9,437 $ ??? $ 3,946
payments
Spay/Neuter ------------ ----------- ----------- $ 43,444 $ 43,286 $ 3,390
Clinics
Vaccine ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ *Included $ 5,015 $ 1,283
Clinics with
spay/neuter
Grants $ 5,000
Misc. Income $ 36, 373 $ 2,585 $ 2,808 $ 1,517 $ 1,802 $ 2,261 $115,381
(smaller fees- Donations
surrender, $ 3,717
redemption, Other
etc...events, income
appeal *accounting
letters,other changed to
misc. include
revenue donations*
Total: $100,248 $108,436 $100,193 $ 68,891 $132,850 $123,800 $159,999
DONATION TOTALS 2017-JUNE 2023
2017: $103,416
2018: $114,265
2019: $236,934
2020: $469,124
2021: $352,319
2022: $245,909
2023: $115,381 *Jan.-June*