ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: April 8, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Terry, Chief of Police
DATE: March 26, 2026
SUBJECT: Amendment 1 to Agreement No. PD26-006 with Spectrum Canine Isabel, LLC. ($28,500; not to exceed $135,000) for police service canines and any associated training.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this amendment.
BACKGROUND: The Bakersfield Police Department’s Canine Unit utilizes specially trained police service dogs to assist officers in a variety of law enforcement activities, including suspect apprehension, officer protection, and detection operations. Proper selection and training of police service canines is critical to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the Canine Unit.
On February 12, 2026, the City entered into Agreement No. PD26 -006 with Spectrum Canine Isabel, LLC. for a total compensation of $99,540 and a term date of February 1, 2027, to provide specialized canine training services and the procurement of a police service canine for the Bakersfield Police Department’s Canine Unit.
The City now desires to amend Agreement No. PD26-006 to increase compensation by $28,500 for a new not to exceed amount of $135,000 for the purchase of an additional police service canine and any associated training related to the canine and its assigned officer.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for these services are within the Bakersfield Police Department’s General Fund account.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Safety and Resilience
ATTACHMENTS:
Signed Agreement