RSPCA NSW's operation of companion animal impound services on behalf of the council is coming to an end and a tender process yielded no submissions.

The matter is on the agenda at Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's meeting on Wednesday, August 12.

A report to the council meeting said the RSPCA had advised they would not be continuing operation of the pound on behalf of council beyond October 31, 2020.

"This is a direction of the RSPCA as an organisation which has seen them retreat from managing council pounds across NSW over the last 10 years," the report said.

No submissions were received after the council went out to tender for the pound's management.

A recommendation to the council meeting proposes for the council to carry out the requirements of the proposed contract from November 1.

The council would continue to work closely with the RSPCA and other animal welfare/rescue organisations to rehome as many unclaimed animals as possible.

The report said internal operation would provide the council with more control over the level of customer service provided and it was likely to result in efficiencies in receipting and administration processes.

"There will also be opportunities to expand the services provided to include such things as further community education, a microchipping service and sale of companion animal merchandise necessary for pet owners to meet legislative requirements," the report said.

Arrangements are being made to determine the staffing, equipment and other operational needs for the council to start operations on November 1.

The facility impounds lost, stray, feral and dangerous companion animals.

The Port News contacted the RSPCA for comment.

Meanwhile, another matter looks to seek approval of COVID-19 recovery and stimulus projects to be funded and delivered in the 2020-2021 financial year under the council and federal government COVID-19 relief funding.

The report contains recommendations about the allocation of $1.8 million under the federal government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and $1.49 million in the council's COVID-19 Relief Reserve Fund.

The council meeting agenda also contains updates on the Ocean Drive duplication project and the council's Draft Coastal Koala Plan of Management, as well as a report about a different delivery, due to COVID-19, of the Rural Fire Service thank you event and the council's Christmas event in 2020.

The council meeting begins at 5.30pm on Wednesday, August 12 via Skype.

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