Animal Control Services
Overview
County Contribution to Services Overview
This budget provides the funding for the County’s allocated share of Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) adopted budget. The SCCAS is a joint powers authority formed in June 2002 that includes the County of Santa Cruz, and the cities of Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville. The SCCAS is governed by a Board of Directors that has representatives from each of the participating jurisdictions. The SCCAS provides 24-hour animal rescue and is Santa Cruz County’s only full service, open-admission animal shelter. SCCAS has two locations in the Live Oak area and the City of Watsonville where people can find and recover lost pets and adopt new animal companions. SCCAS's mission is to rescue and assure temporary shelter, veterinary and humane care for approximately 5,000 stray, unwanted, abandoned, mistreated, neglected and injured animals every year.
Budget Summary
Department Budget Overview
Budget Summary of Changes
This budget is expected to increase in 2024-25. The increase would be included in the June 4, 2024, County Last Day budget actions following request of 2024-25 funding by SCCAS as approved by their Board.
Last Day Budget Summary of Changes
The Last Day Budget adds $201,492 for an increase in the County’s allocated share of SCCAS member contributions.
Adopted Budget Summary of Changes
The Adopted Budget adds $20,943 in expenditures for an increase in the County’s allocated share of SCCAS member contributions.
District Sales Tax Contribution
The District Sales Tax contribution of $1,000,000 supports the County’s contribution to SCCAS. This is part of the existing General Fund contribution to SCCAS but is being shown separately beginning in 2024-25.
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Department Operations and Performance
Budget Details
The charts below show department expenditures and revenues by division and service. Click on the pie charts to drill down for more detail. Complete detail can be found on the County's Transparency Portal.