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Acceptance of Architectural Design Services Donation for Santa Barbara County Animal Services

Original title: Consider recommendations regarding the acceptance of In-Kind Donations to Santa Barbara County Animal Services from the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation (SBCACF), K-9 Placement and Assistance League, Inc. (K9PALS), and Companion Animal Placement Assistance (CAPA): Animal Arts Design Services (Animal Arts) valued at $25,749.00, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required) a) Approve and ratify the acceptance of the In-Kind Donation to Santa Barbara County Animal Services from SBCACF, K9PALS, and CAPA of architectural and design services of Animal Arts valued at $25,749.00; b) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0011076; and c) Determine that the above-recommended actions are not a project that is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) since that the actions consist of administrative activities of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

Record date · June 23, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is considering the formal acceptance of $25,749 in donated architectural and design services provided by Animal Arts. These services were funded by three local animal welfare organizations and require a budget revision and a formal vote to finalize.

Why it matters

The county is accepting $25,749 in professional design services for animal facilities, which requires a formal budget adjustment and a 4/5 supermajority vote by the Board of Supervisors.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Santa Barbara County Animal Services

The agency will receive architectural and design services for its facilities.

Directly affected

Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, K9PALS, and CAPA

These organizations are the donors providing the funding for the design services.

Key Facts

  • The Board of Supervisors must approve the acceptance of $25,749 in architectural and design services via a 4/5 supermajority vote.
  • The donation is provided by the Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, K9PALS, and CAPA.
  • The services are provided by the firm Animal Arts.
  • Approval of Budget Revision Request No. 0011076 is required to process the donation.
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  • The action is classified as an administrative activity and is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an in-kind donation?
An is a gift of goods or services rather than a cash contribution.
Why does the Board need to vote on this?
The county requires a 4/5 vote to formally accept and the donation and to approve the associated budget revision.

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Administrative Exemption

The county is explicitly classifying the acceptance of donated design services as an administrative activity to bypass environmental review requirements.

California Environmental Quality Act

Connected Entities

K-9 Placement and Assistance League, Inc., California Environmental Quality Act, Santa Barbara County Animal Services and 4 more
OrganizationK-9 Placement and Assistance League, Inc.“One of the three organizations funding the donation.”Map →
otherCalifornia Environmental Quality Act“Regulatory framework cited for environmental review exemption.”Map →
OrganizationSanta Barbara County Animal Services“Recipient of the in-kind donation.”Map →
otherBudget Revision Request No. 0011076“The specific budget document requiring approval.”Map →
OrganizationSanta Barbara County Animal Care Foundation“One of the three organizations funding the donation.”Map →
OrganizationCompanion Animal Placement Assistance“One of the three organizations funding the donation.”Map →
OrganizationAnimal Arts“The firm providing the architectural and design services.”Map →

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