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Mission council approves Best Friends agreement and adopts animal shelter business plan
Summary
The council authorized a grant agreement with Best Friends and approved a business plan for the Mission animal shelter; the plan forecasts roughly $443,000 in program revenue (including $4,000 city contribution) and estimated total expenses near $608,000, with staff proposing a five-year plan and fundraising efforts to close the gap.
The Mission City Council unanimously authorized a grant agreement with Best Friends and approved a business plan to implement operations for the Mission animal shelter.
Council members discussed the Best Friends agreement, which the presenter described as providing leadership and direction on policy development, programming, adoption and fostering programs, microchipping and community engagement. The presenter stated the Best Friends portion of the agreement would be “at no cost” to the city; the city could pursue grants tied to the program should it meet performance thresholds such as a 90% live-release rate.
On the business plan, the shelter representative presented a budget forecast showing revenue of about $443,000 (including a $4,000 city contribution) and projected total revenues of roughly $600,000 vs. estimated expenses of about $608,000. Payroll alone was listed at $229,000 for 14 employees (a mix of full- and part-time). Other line items included approximately $100,000 for spay/neuter services, $40,000 for emergency medical services, $40,000 for vaccines, building maintenance and a 10% contingency.
Council voted 5–0 to enter the Best Friends grant agreement and to authorize implementation of the shelter business plan. Councilmembers and shelter leaders said they will pursue fundraising and partner outreach — including asking community advocates and regional partners for assistance — and produce a five-year projection and follow-up workshops for council review.
The council recorded the motions and approved both items during the regular session; no opposing votes were recorded.
