Subject:
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Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between Pinellas County and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office for continued access to the Animal Services PetPoint database.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) for continued access to PetPoint software system.
• The MOU has been in place since 2016 and provides PCSO access to PetPoint to look up pet microchips and license tag information, assisting officers with reuniting lost pets with their families in the field.
• The amendment extends the existing MOU for an additional five-year period with no other changes to the terms and conditions.
• There is no fiscal impact.
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Strategic Priorities:
Healthy and Safe Communities
2.1 Improve public health.
2.2 Enhance community safety.
Smart Service Delivery
4.3 Improve efficiency of service delivery through technology.
Summary:
The amendment extends the existing MOU for an additional five-year period. PetPoint access allows authorized PCSO personnel to look up animal license and microchip information for pets encountered or picked up in the field, assisting officers in identifying owners and reuniting lost pets with their families.
Background/Explanation:
Pinellas County and PCSO originally entered into an MOU on October 27, 2016, providing PCSO access to the County’s PetPoint software system.
PCSO officers may encounter stray or lost animals while performing their duties. Access to PetPoint allows authorized personnel to search available license tag and microchip information to identify an animal’s owner and facilitate reunification when possible. This can reduce the need to transport animals to Pinellas County Animal Services and supports the prompt return of lost pets to their owners.
This amendment extends the agreement for an additional five years with no other changes to the existing terms and conditions.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this amendment is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Jennifer Renner, Director, Animal Services
Partners:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Attachments:
Third Amendment MOU BTW PCSO and Pinellas County for PetPoint Access