Animal Services Contract
DACC vs IVHS: Comprehensive Cost & Service Analysis
Baldwin Park City Council
February 2026
BY: Captain Joshua Hendricks
Executive Summary
5-Year Escalation
FY 2020-21: $284K → FY 2024 -25: $1.12M (294% increase) 2-Year Savings
$1.5M gross savings (39%) / $1.7M net savings (47%)
Revenue Enhancement
IVHS projects $175K/year vs. current $67K (2.6x increase) Cost Protection
5% CPI cap with IVHS vs. no limit with DACC
Enhanced Services
Modern facility, wildlife services, managed intake programs 5-Year Cost History: The
Escalation Crisis
Fiscal Year Total Cost General Fund ARPA Funds % Increase FY 2020-21 $283,930 $283,930 $0 Baseline
FY 2021-22 $533,580 $345,000 $188,580 +88%
FY 2022-23 $635,759 $490,628 $145,131 +19%
FY 2023-24 $839,851 $163,592 $676,259 +32%
FY 2024-25 $1,117,587 $38,195 $1,079,392 +33%
CRITICAL ISSUE
ARPA funds covered 97% of FY 2024-25 costs but are now depleted.
General Fund exposure jumps from $38K to $1.5M+ in FY 2025-26.
This represents an unsustainable increase in General Fund burden.
Rate Increases: 2022 vs 2025
Service 2022 Costs 2025 Costs Increase
Dog/Cat Housing (per
impound) $368.46 $945.72 +157%
Field Services (hourly) $146.81 $159.12 +8%
License Processing (per
license) $3.51 $6.49 +85%
Special Intake Housing
(per day) $61.41 $105.08 +71%
Monthly Cost Impact
Period Average Monthly
Cost Change
2022 (Aug-Sep) $63,000 Baseline
2025-26 (Jul-Dec) $124,578 +97% (nearly
doubled)
Source: Baldwin Park DACC invoices (2022 & 2025)
2-Year Cost Projection (4% Inflation)
LA COUNTY DACC
FY 2026-27:
$1,876,042
(Final subsidy elimination)
FY 2027-28:
$1,951,084
(4% inflation assumed)
2-Year Total:
$3,827,126
IVHS (Pomona)
FY 2026-27:
$1,135,000
($1,085K + $50K infra)
FY 2027-28:
$1,189,250
(5% CPI capped + $50K)
2-Year Total:
$2,324,250
GROSS SAVINGS: $1,502,876
(39% reduction)
Revenue Offsets: Current vs Projected
Current DACC Revenue
(FY 25-26 Actual)
License Fees $67,500/year
Impound Fees $2,700/year
Other Fees $8,300/year
TOTAL $67,500/year
Projected IVHS Revenue
(Enhanced Enforcement)
License Fees $150K-$200K/year
Bi-annual Canvass Proactive
enforcement
All Revenues Offset monthly costs
TOTAL (est) $175,000/year
Net 2-Year Costs (After Revenue Credits)
Provider Gross Cost Revenue Credits Net Cost
DACC $3,827,126 -$135,000 $3,692,126
IVHS $2,324,250 -$250,000 $2,074,250
✓ NET SAVINGS: $1,717,876 (47% reduction)
Service Comparison: DACC vs IVHS
Service Category LA County DACC IVHS (Pomona)
Field Services • 24/7 emergency response
• Animal impounds
• Investigation services
• 24/7 emergency response
• Animal impounds
• Investigation services
• Wildlife services included
Shelter Facility • Baldwin Park location
• Aging infrastructure
• Modern 2010s facility
• Pomona (7 miles away)
• State-of-the-art amenities
Animal Care • Standard housing
• Medical care
• Adoption programs
• Standard housing
• Medical Care
• Adoption Programs
• Behavior Programs
• Managed intake strategies
License Enforcement • Basic processing
• Reactive compliance
• ~$67K annual revenue
• Bi-annual door-to-door canvassing
• Proactive enforcement
• ~$175K projected revenue through canvassing
Public Programs • Pets Are Family program
• Supplemental vet clinics
• Reduced-fee vet services
• Free & reduced-fee microchipping
• Veteran adoption programs
• Community education
Cost Structure • No cap on increases
• County subsidy ended
• Unpredictable escalation
• 5% annual CPI cap
• $100K one-time infrastructure investment
• Predictable budgeting
Animal Control Officer Coverage
Options
IVHS Current Proposal: Shared Resource Model
✓ Officer assigned to Baldwin Park and adjacent cities (e.g., Covina) ✓ Includes patrol when no priority calls
✓ Priority calls rotated through available officers regardless of assignment ✓ Emergency coverage through on-call officer (all city partners) ✓ Supervisor call-out available if needed
Enhanced Option: Dedicated Baldwin Park ACO
✓ Officer exclusively assigned to Baldwin Park
✓ In city from 8:00 AM throughout shift (arrives 7:30 AM start) ✓ Dedicated patrol and call response within Baldwin Park ✓ Returns to Pomona only to offload animals, then back to Baldwin Park ✓ Priority/emergency calls still handled by nearest available officer or Supervisor ✓ Enhanced local presence and faster response times
Shared Resource Model (Base IVHS Proposal): Included in base cost ($1,085,000 FY 26-27) Dedicated ACO Option: Additional $125,000/year (fully burdened with overtime) Total with Dedicated ACO: ~$1,210,000 FY 26-27 (still $666,000 less than DACC) IVHS Regional Expansion:
Strengthened Capacity
January 1, 2026: IVHS Acquired San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Key Benefits of This Merger:
Expanded Regional Presence
Stronger footprint across the San Gabriel Valley
Two facilities within less than 10 miles.
Enhanced Resources & Capacity
Leveraged resources and infrastructure
Access to IVHS advanced medical center for SGVHS clients Service Continuity & Growth
Both facilities continue operating under unified management Improved programs, outreach, and veterinary care
Proven Organizational Strength
Demonstrates IVHS's stability, growth trajectory, and commitment Facility improvements in progress
"This acquisition is a blending of two organizations with one mission...providing animals across the Valley with the utmost care and quality of life." - Carl Lepper, IVHS Board Chairman Key Differentiators: Why IVHS?
Immediate Savings
39% gross cost reduction
47% net cost reduction with revenue
Budget Certainty
5% CPI cap vs. unknown DACC increases
Protects against future escalation
Modern Infrastructure
Contemporary 2010s facility
vs. older DACC facility
Revenue Generation
Projected 2.6x better licensing revenue
Bi-annual enforcement canvassing
Enhanced Services
Managed intake, wildlife care
Reduced-fee vet services included
Growing Provider
Now serves 10 cities across SGV
Recent SGVHS acquisition shows strength
City Council Options
OPTION 1: Continue Service with
LA County DACC
Local Facility Location
Baldwin Park facility - local accessibility for residents Established Relationship
Decades-long partnership with proven service delivery
County Infrastructure
Part of LA County system with regional resources
Contract Familiarity
Known processes, procedures, and reporting systems
Continuity of Service
No transition period required, immediate continuation
OPTION 2: Contract with IVHS
Significant Cost Savings
$1.5M savings over 2 years with 5% CPI cap protection
Enhanced Revenue Generation
Bi-annual enforcement - projected $175K/year vs $67K
current
Two Modern Facilities
San Gabriel (9 mi) + Pomona (10 mi) - newer
infrastructure
Enhanced Service Programs
Managed intake, wildlife services, vet care, veteran
programs
Budget Predictability
Fixed costs with CPI cap - stable long-term planning
OPTION 2A: IVHS + Dedicated Baldwin Park ACO
✓ All Option 2 benefits PLUS:
• Full-time Animal Control Officer exclusively for Baldwin Park • Enhanced local response capability
• Additional annual cost: $125K/year
• Total Year 1: ~$1.24M (still $650K+ savings vs Option 1) Staff Recommendation: Option 2 or Option 2A (See Slide 12) Implementation Timeline for
Transition
February 4, 2026 City Council Decision
Approval of IVHS contract
February 5, 2026 180-Day Notice to DACC
DACC confirmed waiver of 180-day notice;
prorated termination so termination still
effective June 30, 2026
Spring 2026 Transition Planning
Staff will coordinate with IVHS
July 1, 2026 Contract Effective
IVHS services begin
Staff Recommendation
Approve transition to IVHS effective July 1, 2026
Authorize 180-day termination notice to LA County DACC
Supporting Rationale:
1. Immediate savings: $1.5M over 2 years (47% net reduction after revenue)
2. Protection from unsustainable cost escalation
3. Enhanced service delivery with modern facilities and comprehensive programs
4. Revenue generation 2.6x higher through proactive license enforcement
5. Growing regional provider with proven track record (10 SGV cities, recent expansion) Questions?
Baldwin Park Police Department
Animal Services Division