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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2j - Contract for Animal Control Services3 ted A,g,,t gua[ 5, �1903 7�n icy DATE: July 2, 2013 TO: FROM: STAFF REPORT Mayor and Members of the City Council Robert Guthrie, Chief of Police By: Jennifer Brutus, Management Analyst Police Department SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT EXTENSION WITH THE PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FROM JULY 1, 2013, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,016.14 Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY The City has a professional services agreement with the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA (PHS) for animal control services, which will expire on June 30, 2013. It is recommended that the City Council approve the professional services agreement extension with PHS from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, in the amount of $74,016.14. DISCUSSION Since 1993, the City has had an agreement with PHS for animal control services. The agreement specifies that, as soon as practicable, unarmed humane officers will be dispatched to handle Arcadia calls for service. In an effort to resolve dog licensing concerns, PHS has a canvasser go door -to -door throughout the City to make sure dog owners are in compliance. PHS also has a computerized licensing renewal system, and is working with local veterinarians in obtaining vaccination records and conducting follow -up contacts with pet owners. In addition, PHS offers low cost spay /neutering and vaccination services to Arcadia residents. The City's current annual agreement with PHS requires the City to pay $72,564.84 for animal control services; however, to extend services for FY 2013 -14, from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, the fee is $74,016.14. This contract price reflects a 2% Consumer Price Index increase, an increase of $1,451.30. Agreement with Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA July 2, 2013 Page 2 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT For the term of the professional services agreement, from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014, the fee for animal control services will be $74,016.14. This amount has been budgeted in the City's Operating Budget for FY 2013 -14. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council authorize and direct the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement extension with Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA for Animal Control Services from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014, in the amount of $74,016.14. Approved- Dominic Lazzare�t� City Manager