For City Council Meeting April 09, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: David N. Carmany, City Manager
AUTHOR: Mark P. Kling, Chief of Police
Title
Consideration of a 3-Year Contract Agreement with the City of San Bernardino for Animal Services in the Amount of $547,867 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Through Fiscal Year 2027/2028 for a total cost of $ 1,643,601.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Approve the contract with the City of San Bernardino to provide animal shelter services through June 30, 2027.
2) Approve annual purchase orders for the period fiscal year 2024/2025 through 2027/2028 in the amount of $547,867.00 each year.
3) Authorize the City Manager to increase annual purchase orders for shelter services as needed based on the services and other sheltering related costs provided to the city.
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BACKGROUND
The Rialto Police Department has contracted with the County of Riverside Department of Animal Services for animal shelter services since July of 2018. The current agreement provides animal care services related to sheltering, processing, animal licensing, spay and neuter and vaccination clinics. The agreement will expire on June 30, 2024.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
California cities and counties are required by State law to furnish animal control and sheltering services to guarantee the welfare of both the community and animals. This encompasses the provision of adequate care and sheltering facilities for abandoned or mistreated domestic animals, the licensing of domestic animals, and the humane disposal of animals when deemed necessary. Adherence to these regulations is achieved through various means adopted by local jurisdictions. Some agencies opt to operate and manage their own animal shelters and control services independently, while others choose to collaborate with external entities to streamline costs and optimize efficiency. Presently, the Rialto Police Department fulfills the role of providing anima...
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