The City of Danville will seek an independent, comprehensive assessment of companion animal services as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen services for residents and animals.
City Manager Ken Larking announced the planned assessment Tuesday night during a meeting of the Danville City Council.
“This effort will be conducted in close collaboration with the Danville Area Humane Society, as well as other stakeholders and community partners,” Larking said. “We value the important role these organizations play and look forward to working together to ensure Danville continues to provide effective, responsible, and compassionate services.”
The City will issue a Request for Proposals seeking a qualified third party to evaluate the full range of companion animal services, including animal control, public health responsibilities, shelter operations and animal welfare programs. The assessment will examine community expectations, best practices and the resources and costs associated with providing these services.
The City has been considering a broader assessment for some time because of community interest in animal services. While the City has a core responsibility for protecting the health and safety of its citizens, the assessment will provide information needed to make informed decisions about the future of companion animal services.
The review builds on improvements, including increased funding for operations; installation of a donated public pet microchip scanner at the Police Department’s Safe Exchange Zone, where it is available 24/7; and City information technology assistance with converting shelter records from paper to digital.
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