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Resolution No. 75544 } 4 � i S • • i 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 7554 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND THE SOUTHEAST AREA ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2000 TO JUNE 30, 2001 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon has adopted an ordinance providing for animal control regulations; and WHEREAS, the City of Vernon executed an Agreement with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority ("SEAACA"), a public agency, for animal control services in 1980, which has been revised and amended periodically and which will expire on June 30, 2000; and WHEREAS, the Finance Committee on June 19, 2000, approved the recommendation of Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated June 14, 2000, that the City approve a revised Agreement with SEAACA for animal control services for the fiscal year 2000/2001, and increase the fees paid by the City of Vernon to SEAACA as set forth in Exhibit "A" to the revised Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to approve said revised Agreement with SEAACA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true and correct. SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby approves the Agreement For Animal Control services with SEAACA for the H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 period July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said Agreement for, and on behalf of, the City of Vernon. SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby directs the City Clerk, or his designee, to send a copy of this Resolution and an executed Agreement to the following: Southeast Area Animal Control Authority Attn. Dan Morrison, Executive Director 9777 SEAACA Street Downey, CA 90241 SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon -shall certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and thereafter', the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2000. a EONIS C. URG, Ayor ATTEST: v BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk - 2 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9' 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I,.BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 7554, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Tuesday, June 20, 2000, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon. (SEAL) Z:�-" '11AX �- BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk - 3 1 AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of , 2000 by and between the SOUTHEAST AREA ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY, whose address is 9777 SEAACA Street, Downey, California 90241 (herein "SEAACA") and the CITY OF VERNON, a Califomia Municipal corporation, whose address is 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 (herein "CITY"). RECITALS A. SEAACA is a public agency organized by the cities of Downey, Norwalk Pico Rivera, Bell Gardens, Montebello, Paramount, Santa Fe Springs and South El Monte pursuant to the provisions of Section 6500 et seq. of the California Government Code for the purpose of providing animal control services within the boundaries of those cities and such other municipal corporations as are approved by SEAACA: B. SEAACA has performed animal control services for the CITY during the fiscal years 1980-1981 through and including 1999-2000 in accordance with Agreements, and the CITY and SEAACA desire to continue the contractual relationship to enable SEAACA to continue to provide animal control services to the CITY during the fiscal year 2000-2001. C. Both CITY and SEAACA have authorized entering into this Agreement by formal action of their respective governing bodies, taken at properly noticed public meetings. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of performance by the parties of the covenants and conditions herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: A - 1 SECTION I. SEAACA AGREES: 1. To perform the following services for CITY: a. The impounding and picking up of stray, sick or injured animals from the public streets and private property; b. The enforcement of applicable leash law requirements; C. The operation of animal control shelters; d. The enforcement of applicable rabies vaccination requirements; e. The enforcement of applicable standards for animal care; f. The enforcement of applicable State statutes and ordinances, and such other services as are customarily rendered by SEAACA. 2. To provide kennel and animal shelter services to CITY at 9777 SEAACA Street, Downey, California. At that facility SEAACA shall accept all animals delivered for impound from CITY on a 24-hour-a-day, seven -days -a -week basis. 3. During the course of this Agreement, CITY shall be provided animal control services as needed and pursuant to a request for emergency or routine services by the CITY or its Police Department. 4. That if requested in writing by CITY, additional hours of patrol and called for services, as described herein, may be performed by SEAACA when SEAACA determines that such additional services will not interfere with the maintenance level of the animal control services provided elsewhere by SEAACA. CITY will pay for such additional services in such amounts as are agreed to by SEAACA and CITY. 5. To maintain its kennels and animal shelter in a humane manner and keep said premises in a sanitary condition at all times; to comply with all applicable laws of the State of California; and to give the prescribed notices and humane methods for the care and destruction of any animal coming under its jurisdiction. 6. At CITY's request, as set forth in this section, to inspect and canvass all VERN0001.doc A - 2 6/1/00 properties within the CITY to determine the location at which animals are present, provided, however, SEAACA shall not be involved in the actual issuance of licenses for any such animals. If CITY desires this service, it agrees to give SEAACA thirty (30) days written notice prior to the start of the Fiscal Year in which the inspection and canvass is to be performed. Fiscal Year shall be the period from July 1 through June 30. If CITY requests this inspection and canvass, it further agrees to pay to SEAACA the amount that will be calculated and presented to the CITY fifteen (15) days prior to the start of the Fiscal Year. SECTION II. CITY AGREES: 1. To cooperate and assist SEAACA in performing its obligations hereunder. 2. To pay SEAACA during the term of this Agreement in accordance with the schedule of fees outlined in the attachment, Exhibit "A", setting forth Field, Shelter and medical fees and billed to CITY periodically, said sum to be paid within thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice. If payment is not delivered to SEAACA within thirty (30) days after CITY's receipt of invoice, payment shall be considered to be delinquent and SEAACA is entitled to recover interest thereon. Said interest shall be at the rate of 1 % per calendar month or any portion thereof on delinquent funds. If such payment is not delivered to SEAACA within the time set forth hereinabove, SEAACA may satisfy such indebtedness, including interest thereon, from any funds of the CITY on deposit or to the credit of SEAACA, without giving further notice to CITY of SEAACA's intent to do so. 3. To furnish to SEAACA at CITY's own cost and expense, any notices, forms, or other documents of a similar nature which are to be issued in the name of the CITY. SECTION III. THE PARTIES AGREE: 1. That the services to be performed by SEAACA shall only encompass those VERN0001.doc A - 3 6/1/00 duties and functions of SEAACA which are rendered by it and which is authorized to provide pursuant to the provisions of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and the statutes of this State. 2. That the rendition of services performed hereunder, the standard of performance and other matters incidental to the performance of such services and control of personnel so employed shall remain in SEAACA. In the event that a dispute arises between SEAACA and the CITY as to the extent of the duties and functions to be rendered hereunder or the manner of the performance of such services, the determination thereof shall be made by SEAACA. 3. That for the purpose of performing all functions, SEAACA shall furnish and supply all necessary labor, supervision, equipment and supplies necessary to provide the level of services to be rendered hereunder. 4. That all persons employed by SEAACA in the performance of this Agreement shall be SEAACA employees and no CITY employee as such shall be taken over by said SEAACA, and no person employed hereunder shall have any CITY pension, civil service, or any status or right. For the purpose of performing such services and functions, and for the purpose of giving official status to the performance thereof where necessary, every SEAACA officer and employee engaged in the performance of any service hereunder shall be deemed to be an officer or employee of said CITY while performing services for said CITY, which services are within the scope of this Agreement. SECTION IV. INDEMNIFICATION 1. That CITY shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of any salaries, wages, or other compensation for any SEAACA personnel performing services hereunder for said SEAACA, or any liability other than that provided for in this Agreement. Except as herein otherwise specified the CITY shall not be liable for compensation or indemnity to any SEAACA employee for injury or sickness arising out of his/her employment. VERN0001.doc A - 4 6/1/00 2. That SEAACA, its officers and employees, shall not be deemed to assume any liability for intentional or negligent acts of said CITY or of any officer or employee thereof, nor for any defective or dangerous condition of the property of the CITY, and CITY shall hold SEAACA and its officers and employees harmless from, and shall defend SEAACA and the officers and employees thereof against any claim for damages resulting therefrom. 3. That CITY, its officers and employees shall not be deemed to assume any liability for intentional or negligent acts of SEAACA or of any officer or employee thereof, and SEAACA shall hold CITY and its officers and employees harmless from, and shall defend CITY and the officers and employees thereof against any claim for damages resulting therefrom. SECTION V. TERM That the term of this Agreement shall be for the period of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, inclusive, unless the Agreement is terminated as herein provided and said Agreement shall be extended on an annual basis thereafter, unless ninety (90) days' prior to the end of each fiscal year, June 30, notice is given by either party of their intent to renegotiate or terminate this Agreement. Should SEAACA default during the term of this Agreement in the performance of its obligations as set forth herein and fail to cure said default within fifteen (15) days' written notice to do so, then CITY may terminate this Agreement, and upon payment to SEAACA of monies owing to SEAACA for satisfactory performances rendered pursuant to this Agreement and through the date of said termination, thereafter there shall be no obligation of the CITY to SEAACA. Should CITY fail to pay the sums owing to SEAACA as provided hereunder or otherwise default in any provision of this Agreement, and fail to cure said default within fifteen (15) days' written notice to do so then SEAACA may terminate this Agreement and upon the effective date of the termination, there shall be no further obligation of SEAACA to the CITY. Such termination shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights SEAACA may have against CITY for any sums due to SEAACA under the terms of this Agreement. VERNoobi.doc A —J 6/1/00 SECTION VI. AMENDMENT This Agreement shall not be amended, or any provision or breach hereof waived, except in writing signed by the parties expressly referring to this Agreement. SECTION VII. NOTICE That any notice required to be sent hereunder shall be deemed received if addressed to the address of the parties as set forth hereunder and deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States Post Office, or to such other address as the parties may, from time to time, in writing, furnish to the other party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF VERNON by order of its City Council caused this Agreement to be signed by its Mayor and attested by its Clerk, and SEAACA, by .order of its Commission, has caused this Agreement to be subscribed by the Chairman of said Commission and attested by the Clerk of said Commission. CITY OF VERNON BY: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: City Attorney VERN0001.doc A - 6 6/1/00 - SOUTHEAST AREA ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY BY: Meredith Perkins, Chairperson ATTEST: Dan Morrison, Commission Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: Scott Nichols, SEAACA Attorney VERN0001.doc A - 7 6/1/00 EXHIBIT A AGREEMENT CITY OF VERNON ITEM UNIT COST Field Officer Service, per hour $42.46 Shelter of live animals; per animal, per day $ 6.23 Special holding, quarantine impounds; per animal, per day $ 12.47 Veterinary medical services, limited to $30.00 Impoundment of livestock, per animal $25.00 Use of special equipment, per hour $50.00 VERN0001.doc A - 8 611100 AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this I S% day of Vz''`` , 2000 c by and between the SOUTHEAST AREA ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY, whose address is 9777 SEAACA Street, Downey, California 90241 (herein "SEAACA") and the CITY OF VERNON, a California Municipal corporation, whose address is 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 (herein "CITY"). RECITALS A. SEAACA is a public agency organized by the cities of Downey, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Bell Gardens, Montebello, Paramount, Santa Fe Springs and South El Monte pursuant to the provisions of Section 6500 et seq. of the California Government Code for the purpose of providing animal control services within the boundaries of those cities and such other municipal corporations as are approved by SEAACA: B. SEAACA has performed animal control services for the CITY during the fiscal years 1980-1981 through and including 1999-2000 in accordance with Agreements, and the CITY and SEAACA desire to continue the contractual relationship to enable SEAACA to continue to provide animal control services to the CITY during the fiscal year 2000-2001. C. Both CITY and SEAACA have authorized entering into this Agreement by formal action of their respective governing bodies, taken at properly noticed public meetings. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of performance by the parties of the covenants and conditions herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: SECTION I. SEAACA AGREES: 1. To perform the following services for CITY: a. The impounding and picking up of stray, sick or injured animals from the public streets and private property; b. The enforcement of applicable leash law requirements; C. The operation of animal control shelters; d. The enforcement of applicable rabies vaccination requirements; e. The enforcement of applicable standards for animal care; f. The enforcement of applicable State statutes and ordinances, and such other services as are customarily rendered by SEAACA. 2. To provide kennel and animal shelter services to CITY at 9777 SEAACA Street, Downey, California. At that facility SEAACA shall accept all animals delivered for impound from CITY on a 24-hour-a-day, seven -days -a -week basis. 3. During the course of this Agreement, CITY shall be provided animal control services as needed and pursuant to,a request for emergency or routine services by the CITY or its Police Department. 4. That if requested in writing by CITY, additional hours of patrol and called for services, as described herein, may be performed by SEAACA when SEAACA determines that such additional services will not interfere with the maintenance level of the animal control services provided elsewhere by SEAACA. CITY will pay for such additional services in such amounts as are agreed to by SEAACA and CITY. 5. To maintain its kennels and animal shelter in a humane manner and keep said premises in a sanitary condition at all times; to comply with all applicable laws of the State of California; and to give the prescribed notices and humane methods for the care and destruction of any animal coming under its jurisdiction. 6. At CITY's request, as set forth in this section, to inspect and canvass all VERN0001.doc 2 6/ 1 /00 properties within the CITY to determine the location at which animals are present, provided, however, SEAACA shall not be involved in the actual issuance of licenses for any such animals. If CITY desires this service, it agrees to give SEAACA thirty (30) days written notice prior to the start of the Fiscal Year in which the inspection and canvass is to be performed. Fiscal Year shall be the period from July 1 through June 30. If CITY requests this inspection and canvass, it further agrees to pay to SEAACA the amount that will be calculated and presented to the CITY fifteen (15) days prior to the start of the Fiscal Year. SECTION II. CITY AGREES: 1. To cooperate and assist SEAACA in performing its obligations hereunder. 2. To pay SEAACA during the term of this Agreement in accordance with the schedule of fees outlined in the attachment, Exhibit "A", setting forth Field, Shelter and medical fees and billed to CITY periodically, said sum to be paid within thirty (30) days after receipt of invoice. If payment is not delivered to SEAACA within thirty (30) days after CITY's receipt of invoice, payment shall be considered to be delinquent and SEAACA is entitled to recover interest thereon. Said interest shall be at the rate of 1 % per calendar month or any portion thereof on delinquent funds. If such payment is not delivered to SEAACA within the time set forth hereinabove, SEAACA may satisfy such indebtedness, including interest thereon, from any funds of the CITY on deposit or to the credit of SEAACA, without giving further notice to CITY of SEAACA's intent to do so. 3. To furnish to SEAACA at CITY's own cost and expense, any notices, forms, or other documents of a similar nature which are to be issued in the name of the CITY. 1. VERN000l.doc SECTION Ill. THE PARTIES AGREE: That the services to be performed by SEAACA shall only encompass those 3 duties and functions of SEAACA which are rendered by it and which is authorized to provide pursuant to the provisions of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and the statutes of this State. 2. That the rendition of services performed hereunder, the standard of performance and other matters incidental to the performance of such services and control of personnel so employed shall remain in SEAACA. In the event that a dispute arises between SEAACA and the CITY as to the extent of the duties and functions to be rendered hereunder or the manner of the performance of such services, the determination thereof shall be made by SEAACA. 3. That for the purpose of performing all functions, SEAACA shall furnish and supply all necessary labor, supervision, equipment and supplies necessary to provide the level of services to be rendered hereunder. 4. That all persons employed by SEAACA in the performance of this Agreement shall be SEAACA employees and no CITY employee as such shall be taken over by said SEAACA, and no person employed hereunder shall have any CITY pension, civil service, or any status or right. For the purpose of performing such services and functions, and for the purpose of giving official status to the performance thereof where necessary, every SEAACA officer and employee engaged in the performance of any service hereunder shall be deemed to be an officer or employee of said CITY while performing services for said CITY, which services are within the scope of this Agreement. SECTION IV. INDEMNIFICATION 1. That CITY shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of any salaries, wages, or other compensation for any SEAACA personnel performing services hereunder for said SEAACA, or any liability other than that provided for in this Agreement. Except as herein otherwise specified the CITY shall not be liable for compensation or indemnity to any SEAACA employee for injury or sickness arising out of his/her employment. VERN0001.doc 4 6/1 /00 2. That SEAACA, its officers and employees, shall not be deemed to assume any liability for intentional or negligent acts of said CITY or of any officer or employee thereof, nor for any defective or dangerous condition of the property of the CITY, and CITY shall hold SEAACA and its officers and employees harmless from, and shall defend SEAACA and the officers and employees thereof against any claim for damages resulting therefrom. 3. That CITY, its officers and employees shall not be deemed to assume any liability for intentional or negligent acts of SEAACA or of any officer or employee thereof, and SEAACA shall hold CITY and its officers and employees harmless from, and shall defend CITY and the officers and employees thereof against any claim for damages resulting therefrom. SECTION V. TERM That the term of this Agreement shall be for the period of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, inclusive, unless the Agreement is terminated as herein provided and said Agreement shall be extended on an annual basis thereafter, unless ninety (90) days' prior to the end of each fiscal year, June 30, notice is given by either party of their intent to renegotiate or terminate this Agreement. Should SEAACA default during the term of this Agreement in the performance of its obligations as set forth herein and fail to cure said default within fifteen (15) days' written notice to do so, then CITY may terminate this Agreement, and upon payment to SEAACA of monies owing to SEAACA for satisfactory performances rendered pursuant to this Agreement and through the date of said termination, thereafter there shall be no obligation of the CITY to SEAACA. Should CITY fail to pay the sums owing to SEAACA as provided hereunder or otherwise default in any provision of this Agreement, and fail to cure said default within fifteen (15) days' written notice to do so then SEAACA may terminate this Agreement and upon the effective date of the termination, there shall be no further obligation of SEAACA to the CITY. Such termination shall not be deemed a waiver of any rights SEAACA may have against CITY for any sums due to SEAACA under the terms of this Agreement. VERN000l .doc r3 6/1 /00 SECTION VI. AMENDMENT This Agreement shall not be amended, or any provision or breach hereof waived, except in writing signed by the parties expressly referring to this Agreement. SECTION VII. NOTICE That any notice required to be sent hereunder shall be deemed received if addressed to the address of the parties as set forth hereunder and deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States Post Office, or to such other address as the parties may, from time to time, in writing, furnish to the other party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF VERNON by order of its City Council caused this Agreement to be signed by its Mayor and attested by its Clerk, and SEAACA, by order of its Commission, has caused this Agreement to be subscribed by the Chairman of said Commission and attested by the Clerk of said Commission. CITY OF VERNON � eons C. Malb g ayor ATTEST: y City Clerk, Bruce V . Malkenhor s t APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: fit+ City Attorney , Eduardo Olivo VERN0001.doc 6 6/ 1 /00 SOUTHEAST AREA ANIMAL CONTROL AUTHORITY e BY: M u� �V+'4)4yv�- Meredith Perkins, Chairperson ATTEST: Dan Morrison, Commission Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT: Sc tt Nichols, SEAACA Attorney VERN0001.doc 7 6/ 1 /00 EXHIBIT A AGREEMENT CITY OF VERNON ITEM Field Officer Service, per hour Shelter of live animals; per animal, per day Special holding, quarantine impounds; per animal, per day Veterinary medical services, limited to Impoundment of livestock, per animal Use of special equipment, per hour UNIT COST $42.46 $ 6.23 $ 12.47 $30.00 $25.00 VERN0001.doc $ _ 6/1/00 CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C: MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro-Tem WM. 'BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK Councilman BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator / City Clerk FAX (323) 581-7924 CITY HALL 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811 July 10, 2000 Mr. Dan Morrison Southeast Area Animal Control Authority 9777 SEAACA Street Downey, CA 90241 Re: Agreement for Animal Control Services Dear Mr. Morrison: EDUARDO OLIVO City Attorney FAX: (562) 927-8722 KEVIN WILSON Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (323) 588-2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Municipal Utilities FAX: (323) 583-1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (323) 581-1385 BRUCE W. OLSON Police Chief FAX: (323) 583-5236 Enclosed herewith are two partially executed agreements as referenced above that was approved by the Vernon City Council on June 20, 2000 through Resolution No. 7554 (copy also enclosed). Please execute said agreements and return one fully executed original agreement to this office. Ver my yours, G oria J. sco Chief Dep y City Clerk GJO:rcm C: Lewis Pozzebon, Director of Environmental Health CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro-Tem WM. "BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK Councilman BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator / City Clerk FAX (323) 581-7924 CITY HALL 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811 June 14, 2000 Finance Committee City of Vernon Honorable Members: EDUARDO OLIVO City Attorney FAX: (562) 927-8722 KEVIN WILSON Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (323) 588-2761 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Municipal Utilities FAX: (323).583--1983 DAVE TELFORD Fire Chief FAX: (323) 581-1385 BRUCE W. OLSON Police Chief FAX: (323) 583-5236 The current Animal Control Service Agreement with the Southeast Area Animal control Authority (SEAACA) expires on June 30, 2000. The attached new agreement reflects a 5% increase in some of the fees due to increased operating costs. Type of Service Field Officer Service, per hour Shelter of live animals; Per animal, per day Special holding, quarantine impounds Per animal, per day Veterinary medical services Impoundment of livestock Use of special equipment, per hour 2000-2001 Cost Change $42.46 +5% 6.23 +5% 12.47 +5% 30.00 -14% No Change No Change This has been reviewed by the Director of Environmental Health and the City Attorney's office; and it is hereby recommended that the agreement be approved and executed. Very truly yours, Bruce V. Malkenhorst Director of Finance BVM:rcm enclosure To: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator /P From: Lewis Pozzebon, Director, Environmental Health J Date: 06/06/00 Re: Animal Control Services Agreement The current animal control service agreement with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) expires on June 30, 2000. Dan Morrison, Executive Director for SEAACA, forwarded the attached new agreement to our department and notified us that some of the fees were increased by five per cent (5 %). The fees for animal control services in the new agreement have been modified because of increases in operating costs. The following is a comparison of unit costs of last year's rates and the proposed .rates: Type of Service 1999-2000 Cost 2000-2001 Cost Change Field Officer Service, per hour $40.44 $42.46 +5% Shelter of live animals; per animal, per day $ 5.94 $6.23 +5% Special holding, quarantine impounds, per $11.88 $12.47 +5% animal, per day Veterinary medical services $35.00 $30.00 -14% Impoundment of livestock $25.00 No change Use of special equipment, per hour $50.00 No change Based on the performance by SEAACA in continuing to provide good service to businesses and the City, I am recommending that the attached agreement (two originals) with SEAACA be considered for approval by the City Council. A copy of the agreement is also being forwarded to the City Attorney for review. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact me. Attachment xc: Eduardo Olivo, City Attorney 1/admin/memos\seaaca agreemnt 2000