Agreement with Friends of the Friends of
the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) for
Animal Shelter Operations
Amendment to Approved Agreement to Clarify Payment Schedule
Summary
● July 20, 2021: City Council approved a new contract
with FAAS to operate the animal shelter for two
years, with up to four two-year extensions.
● June 20, 2023: Funds for the animal shelter
approved in the FY 23-25 budget not-to-exceed
$2,259,490.
● Tonight: City Council to consider clean-up
amendment with the same terms, clarifying the
10-year not-to-exceed compensation $11,574,639,
including an annual escalator based on CPI.
● Annual compensation for FY 25-26 through the
remainder of the agreement will be subject to future
City Council approval.
2021 to Present
FAAS has been an exemplary partner to the City, providing a high level of service to the community. Since the 2021 agreement was approved, FAAS:
● Continued operating at a high level of service
● Brought on a new mobile outreach and adoption center
● Continued their work on the Community Center in the Harbor Bay Business Park ● Opened Thrifty Kitty, a new thrift store on Webster Street ● Renovated and reopened the animal shelter with new kennels, flooring, and parking lot
Recommendation
Authorize the city manager to
execute an amendment to the
agreement with FAAS