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. ., Personnel and Finance Committee September 12, 2001 Page 3 Council President Pfeifer inquired about promoting home ownership for low and moderate income families and inquired about what proactive actions are taken between the various departments. Ms. Davis noted that HDC gets a copy of all of the Code dockets. Ms. Davis noted that two (2) years ago there was a loan program to assist individuals from rental to home ownership, but this program is no longer in existence. 2002 Animal Control (General Fund # 101-1207) 2001 Budget: $ 315,993 Total expenditure increase excluding capital: $ 47,596 2002 Budget: $ 348,589 Expenditure increase: 15.8 % Mr. Libbey noted that they are asking for one (1) additional employee to assist primarily over the weekend. Their weekday hours are 8-5, and they receive complaints that their hours of operation are not more user friendly. Council Member Coleman inquired about the qualifications for such workers. Mr. Libbey stated that they are basically kennel attendants and sometimes help out in the office. With more and more tests being able to be done in staff that some additional training will have to take place in this area. Council President Pfeifer noted that the ambiance of the shelter is very important to the public when they come to the facility. Council Member Kelly inquired about the city's euthanasia program. Mr. Libbey noted that 55% of the animals are euthanized. Animals required to be quarantined are kept for ten (10) days; others are kept for five (5) days if they have collars and/or identification; and those without identification are kept for two(2)days. He noted that the city will be purchasing a crematory which should be delivered in 12-14 weeks. Mr. Libbey further noted that volunteers work closely with them and that every four (4) weeks a foster/adoption program is held at Pet Supplies Plus. Council Member Coleman inquired about the siding on the building and was advised that it will be addressed. There being no further business before the committee, Council Member Coleman adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member Sean Coleman* KCF:kmf * There were no members of the Personnel and Finance Committee present, therefore Council Member Coleman took charge of the committee meeting.