DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with Alameda County for Animal Shelter Services Prepared by: Jordan Foss, Senior Management Analyst
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving an agreement between the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for animal shelter services. The agreement would allow the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office to continue operating the East County Animal Shelter for one year, with two optional one-year extensions.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving the Agreement Among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for Animal Shelter Services, and approve the budget change.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Shelter operating costs are shared among the participating agencies based on each agency’s proportionate share of live animals handled during the prior calendar year. With Livermore’s withdrawal from the agreement, these costs are now spread amongst fewer agencies. Dublin’s share of Fiscal Year 2026-27 shelter operating costs is $471,347, compared with the City’s adopted budget of $295,755. A budget adjustment (Attachment 3) is necessary to increase the Animal Services budget by $175,592 to fund the City’s current share of shelter operating costs.
DESCRIPTION:
Background
Dublin has contracted with Alameda County for animal control and shelter services since the City’s incorporation in 1982. These services are currently provided under two separate agreements: one for animal control field services and animal licensing and one for animal shelter services. In 1992, the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton (Cities), and the County of Alameda entered into an agreement to jointly fund construction of the East County Animal 508
Shelter.
Subsequently, in 1995, the Cities issued a Request for Proposals to identify the most qualified shelter operator. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) was the only agency that responded; the Cities and County determined that ACSO was well qualified to operate the shelter and approved an agreement for the maintenance and operation of the shelter. ACSO has operated the shelter since it opened in 1996.
The shelter’s operating budget covers costs such as staff salaries and benefits, operating services and supplies, equipment, building and grounds maintenance, utilities, and indirect charges.
Under the agreement, the participating agencies share shelter operating costs based on the number of live animals the shelter handled on behalf of each agency during the prior calendar year. By March 31 of each year, ACSO prepares a Live Animals Handled Report that identifies the number of live animals handled on behalf of each agency to determine its proportionate share of the shelter’s operating costs. For example, in calendar year 2025, the shelter handled 2,148 live animals, 408 of which (18.99 percent) originated from Dublin, resulting in an 18.99- percent share of the shelter’s operating costs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.
Effective July 1, 2025, the City of Livermore withdrew from the shelter agreement. Since shelter operations and overhead costs are split by each agency, the share of the cost for each remaining agency has increased. Dublin’s share of the cost went from 14.72 percent in FY 2025-26 to 18.99 percent in FY 2026-27, an increase of 29 percent. Table 1 provides a cost allocation comparison.
Table 1. Financial/Animals Handled Comparison
Fiscal
Year
Total Shelter
Operating
Budget
Total
Animals
Handled
Dublin
Animals
Dublin
Cost
Share (%)
Dublin Cost
Share ($)
2024-25 $2,030,541 3,006 393 13.07% $265,392
2025-26 $2,260,415 2,568 378 14.72% $332,733
2026-27 $2,482,079 2,148 408 18.99% $471,347
Because Livermore withdrew in the middle of 2025, the calendar year 2025 count includes six months of Livermore activity. The full effect of its withdrawal will first show up in the FY 2027- 28 cost share, which will be based on calendar year 2026 (the first full year without Livermore).
The prior animal shelter services agreement expired on June 30, 2026. Negotiation of the successor agreement extended beyond that date while the parties addressed Livermore’s withdrawal and budget questions raised by Dublin and Pleasanton staff. ACSO continues to provide shelter services under the prior terms until the proposed agreement is fully executed.
Proposed Animal Shelter Services Agreement
Under the proposed agreement, ACSO will continue to provide all shelter personnel, supplies, and equipment; shelter maintenance (through the County’s General Services Agency); intake, board, and veterinary care for shelter animals; spay and neuter services for dogs and cats; 509
humane euthanasia; and disposal of deceased animals. ACSO will also continue to work closely with local animal rescue and adoption groups, including Tri-Valley Animal Rescue and East Bay SPCA, which is located adjacent to the shelter.
Shelter operations are monitored by the Shelter Operations Advisory Committee, which consists of one representative each from Dublin, Pleasanton, and Alameda County. The Committee meets at least quarterly with ACSO shelter staff. ACSO and the Shelter Operations Advisory Committee negotiated the proposed agreement.
The Pleasanton City Council is considering the proposed agreement concurrently with the Dublin City Council, after which it will be considered by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
The proposed agreement (Attachment 2) is substantially the same as the prior agreement, with the following changes:
Term length
o Reduced from five years to one year
o Two optional one-year extensions
City of Livermore is no longer a party to the agreement The County has expressed interest in discussing potential changes to the pricing structure and the current ownership of the facility. The shorter term of the proposed agreement allows time for those discussions to take place while keeping shelter services in place. Any changes to the pricing structure and ownership would be brought back to the City Council for consideration.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving the Agreement Among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for Animal Shelter Services
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution – Agreement Among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for Animal Shelter Services
3) Budget Change
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-26, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2026 Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT AMONG THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA AND THE CITIES OF
DUBLIN AND PLEASANTON FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES
WHEREAS, Alameda County and the Cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton (Cities and County) jointly own the East County Animal Shelter, located at 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin; and WHEREAS, since the shelter’s opening, the facility has been operated by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in accordance with an agreement between the Cities and County for the maintenance and operation of the shelter; and
WHEREAS, the existing agreement expired on June 30, 2026 and the Cities and County have negotiated and prepared a new animal shelter services agreement; and WHEREAS, the proposed agreement is for a term of one year with two optional one-year extensions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve the Agreement Among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for Animal Shelter Services, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and make any necessary, non-substantive changes to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 6 th
day of October 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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AGREEMENT AMONG THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
AND THE CITIES OF DUBLIN AND PLEASANTON FOR
ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into as of the date of completed execution by all parties, by and among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton, hereinafter referred to collectively and individually as PARTICIPATING ENTITIES.
References to East County Animal Shelter, hereinafter referred to as SHELTER, shall mean the facility located at 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin, California.
References to COUNTY shall mean the County of Alameda.
References to OPERATOR shall mean the Alameda County Sheriff's Office as SHELTER service provider.
References to CITIES shall mean the cities of Dublin and Pleasanton. The CITIES' responsibilities may be delegated to a third party under contract with the corresponding CITY.
References to COMMITTEE shall mean the Shelter Operations Advisory Committee consisting of the County Administrator (or designated representatives) and the City Managers of CITIES (or their designated representatives). The purpose of COMMITTEE will be to review the ongoing operations and maintenance of the SHELTER and to ensure that the equity interest of PARTICIPATING ENTITIES does not deteriorate through inappropriate maintenance and operations.
RECITALS:
a. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES have entered into the Agreement Among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton for the Construction Cost of the Animal Shelter, which is included as Attachment C to this Agreement. b. The CITIES have previously contracted with COUNTY for the performance of animal shelter services by OPERATOR at the SHELTER.
c. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES intend to continue contracting for the performance of animal shelter services by OPERATOR at the SHELTER.
d. COUNTY is agreeable to OPERATOR rendering such services on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
e. The PARTICIPATING ENTITIES intend that upon execution, this Agreement will have effect retroactive to July 1, 2026.
f. Such contracts are authorized by Section 51300 et seq. of the Government Code. g. The City of Dublin contracts for animal control field services and animal licensing with the COUNTY under a separate agreement.
THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
Attachment 2
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I. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
COUNTY agrees that OPERATOR will provide animal shelter services to PARTICIPATING ENTITIES for animals impounded pursuant to City ordinance, County code and State law. Such services shall include, but not be limited to, receiving live animals at SHELTER; providing live animals at SHELTER with food, water, farrier and/or veterinary care; euthanizing animals not otherwise adopted, redeemed, sold or donated to adoption organizations; spay/neutering of dogs and cats; and disposing of dead animals.
OPERATOR shall furnish and supply all necessary labor, training, supervision, equipment and supplies necessary to maintain the level of services to be rendered hereunder except as otherwise required of PARTICIPATING ENTITIES in this Agreement.
II. METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING COST ALLOCATIONS:
1. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES shall share in the cost of personnel, maintenance services, and supplies required to operate SHELTER in accordance with this Agreement. Payment shall be based on PARTICIPATING ENTITIES’ percentage share of the total number of live animals handled at SHELTER during the previous calendar year ending December 31 in accordance with the methodology shown in Attachment A. For example, the FY 2026-2027 (July 1 – June 30) percentage share shall be calculated based upon the 2025 calendar year Live Animals Handled Report outlined in Attachment B.
2. OPERATOR shall prepare and distribute an annual Live Animals Handled Report no later than March 31 of each year, which indicates the total number of live animals handled in the previous calendar year and the associated percentage share for PARTICIPATING ENTITIES.
3. In the event SHELTER is used to provide emergency or non-emergency animal shelter services to agencies other than PARTICIPATING ENTITIES, OPERATOR shall establish a cost for the service and bill the non-participating agency for the service, unless COMMITTEE agrees to waive such costs.
4. In the event a PARTICIPATING ENTITY withdraws from this Agreement, the remaining PARTICIPATING ENTITIES shall meet to determine the most appropriate methodology for sharing costs. The withdrawing entity shall be required to pay its share of SHELTER services until the effective date of the withdrawal. Section IX governs the process for termination/withdrawal from this Agreement by any PARTICIPATING ENTITY.
5. The methodology for allocated costs of capital maintenance to the SHELTER, i.e., major repairs, upgrades or replacement of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other equipment, facilities and systems, roof or structural components located within or serving the SHELTER, or any major component thereof, shall be by proportionate share to each PARTICIPATING ENTITY’S equity interest in the SHELTER, rather than pursuant to this Section II.
III. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
1. On an annual basis, on or before March 31, OPERATOR shall provide COMMITTEE a proposed annual operating budget (hereinafter referred to as “budget”) for the 513
upcoming fiscal year. The budget shall include, but not be limited to, personnel salaries including benefits, operating services and supplies, furnishings, equipment, building/grounds maintenance, utilities, indirect charges, and projected revenues. The budget shall also identify projects and associated costs discussed in Paragraph II.5, above (if then known). The budget shall be prepared in a format approved by the COMMITTEE. Any proposed significant changes in SHELTER operations, including but not limited to, the number of personnel assigned, backfilling vacant positions, changes in veterinary services or other material changes shall be clearly identified with a narrative explanation, which includes information supporting the revision.
OPERATOR shall track and provide COMMITTEE with an annual report detailing the hours and positions used for backfilling vacant positions.
2. COMMITTEE shall take action to either approve or reject the proposed budget. If approved by COMMITTEE, PARTICIPATING ENTITIES shall adopt the budget and shall inform OPERATOR in writing that the entity has allocated its apportioned share of funds for services, no later than June 30. If COMMITTEE does not approve the budget, it shall provide OPERATOR with a written statement outlining its concerns and proposed adjustments no later than 45 days after the budget has been presented to COMMITTEE. In the event the budget is not approved, OPERATOR shall provide services in accordance with the most recently adopted budget with amendments as approved by COMMITTEE. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES agree to pay for cost increases related to shelter operations as approved in the budget beyond the control of the OPERATOR, such as utility and labor costs. COMMITTEE shall recommend an alternative proposed budget to PARTICIPATING ENTITIES no later than 90 days after the start of the fiscal year.
3. Unless otherwise agreed, OPERATOR shall invoice PARTICIPATING ENTITIES for SHELTER services within 60 days following the close of each fiscal quarter commencing July 1. The PARTICIPATING ENTITY shall make payment within 30 days after receipt of invoice. OPERATOR’S invoice shall be based on the actual quarterly cost incurred as reflected in the OPERATOR’S records. The invoice shall include the total operating costs for the quarter and specify the PARTICIPATING ENTITY’S share of the cost based on the methodology included in Attachment A. Each invoice shall be accompanied with a quarterly report of live animals handled at SHELTER for the current fiscal year as outlined in Attachment B, as well as a summary of expenditures on projects discussed in Paragraph II.5, above. Billing for the fourth quarter shall include all approved costs not included in previous quarterly billings and information detailing any administrative personnel expenses that exceeded the approved budget. COMMITTEE shall approve any reasonable additional administrative personnel expenses provided total shelter expenses do not exceed the approved annual operating budget.
a. In the event that OPERATOR fails to deliver said invoice, including all required documentation, within ten (10) days of the due date, OPERATOR may be subject to a one percent (1%) penalty to be deducted from the total invoice amount. Said penalty may be increased by an additional one percent (1%) for each additional period of thirty days during which OPERATOR fails to deliver said invoice and required documentation.
b. If payment from a participating city is not received within sixty (60) days after the date of OPERATOR’s invoice, that CITY may be subject to a one percent (1%) late
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fee added to the total amount due. Said penalty may be increased by an additional one percent (1%) for each additional thirty days demand is not met.
4. Approval of the budget authorizes OPERATOR to make expenditures in accordance with the budget with the exception of emergency situations and/or mandates as outlined in Section V. In the event OPERATOR anticipates costs will exceed the total annual operating budget, OPERATOR shall notify COMMITTEE and request approval of the additional costs prior to incurring the costs. Any approved costs will be included as part of an amended or new budget. COMMITTEE, as soon as reasonably possible, may request OPERATOR provide information justifying the cost increases.
IV. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Responsibilities of OPERATOR:
a. SHELTER operations, including the handling of animals, shall comply with all policies and procedures established by the Alameda County Director of Field Services, as reviewed by COMMITTEE. OPERATOR shall maintain a policy and procedure manual.
b. OPERATOR shall keep records of animal type, identifying marks, and time and place of pickup. OPERATOR shall also keep appropriate records of animals surrendered at SHELTER.
c. OPERATOR shall provide forms for CITIES’ use only for live or dead animals brought to SHELTER. CITIES will be responsible for their own internal reporting procedures not part of this Agreement.
d. Animals picked up by CITIES and delivered to SHELTER will be held for the minimum time as allowed under state law, unless a longer period is recommended by COMMITTEE and approved by OPERATOR.
e. OPERATOR will collect CITIES’ dog license fees only for dogs redeemed or adopted from the SHELTER. Those fees will be remitted in full to CITIES. Dog license fees collected will not be considered SHELTER revenue for the purpose of calculating net operating cost.
f. OPERATOR shall charge fees for SHELTER services in accordance with fee schedules approved by PARTICIPATING ENTITIES. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES shall make an effort to establish uniform fees. OPERATOR may waive payment of such fees, only upon permission of the involved PARTICIPATING ENTITY.
g. OPERATOR shall be responsible for ensuring that employees assigned to the SHELTER are qualified to provide animal control services and shall designate an employee to be responsible for overseeing SHELTER activities. h. In the event of a personnel change to the person designated to oversee SHELTER activities, and upon request by COMMITTEE, OPERATOR shall provide COMMITTEE with information on the candidate’s qualifications to perform the duties of the position and provide for COMMITTEE to meet the 515
candidate prior to final selection. COMMITTEE may provide input on the selection of the person designated to oversee SHELTER activities. The final decision shall be at the sole discretion of OPERATOR.
2. Responsibilities of PARTICIPATING ENTITIES:
a. When an animal is delivered to SHELTER by a PARTICIPATING ENTITY for the specific purpose of euthanasia, the euthanasia fee shall be paid by that CITY through their quarterly billing.
b. Dead animals delivered by a PARTICIPATING ENTITY to SHELTER shall be placed in containers provided by OPERATOR and will not have collars, chains, bandages, flea/tick collars, etc. on the dead animals or be delivered for disposal within anything other than said container. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by OPERATOR.
c. No sick or injured animal will be brought to SHELTER unless and until it has been examined, properly treated, and released by a veterinarian. Animals deemed by OPERATOR to need veterinary care shall not be received by OPERATOR without written veterinary clearance to hold them at SHELTER. d. Indigenous wild animals protected under State law picked up by a PARTICIPATING ENTITY must be turned over to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife by the PARTICIPATING ENTITY.
e. CITIES agree to make all reasonable efforts to return licensed dogs, and other animals otherwise identified, to their owners before delivering such dogs or other animals to SHELTER.
V. SHELTER OPERATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1. COMMITTEE shall establish service standards, policy, and practices for SHELTER on behalf of PARTICIPATING ENTITIES. In carrying out this responsibility, COMMITTEE shall review the general conditions of SHELTER and make recommendations to OPERATOR regarding SHELTER operations. COMMITTEE and OPERATOR shall meet at least quarterly and OPERATOR shall provide quarterly reports from SHELTER staff regarding operations, policies and procedures, financial operations, maintenance of the facility, and proposed budget items. COMMITTEE shall have access to all operating and financial records of SHELTER, including information prepared regarding indirect costs and the General Services Agency BMD space charges that are included in SHELTER’s annual operating budget. SHELTER staff shall provide information necessary to understand those matters within the purview of COMMITTEE.
2. COMMITTEE may initiate recommendations regarding OPERATOR’S general operations, staffing, policies and procedures, financial operations, including approval of the annual operating budget, and maintenance of the facility. OPERATOR agrees to give such recommendations due consideration.
3. In the event OPERATOR desires to make any non-emergency changes of substance to policies, the approved annual operating budget, procedures, and operations of SHELTER, OPERATOR shall confer with COMMITTEE and obtain the advice and 516
recommendations from COMMITTEE before making such changes. COMMITTEE may accept or reject the changes. OPERATOR shall use its discretion to address emergencies and shall be required to provide COMMITTEE with a report detailing any temporary changes to policy or the budget to address the emergency.
4. In the event OPERATOR is required to make changes to SHELTER operations to conform to operational and regulatory mandates affecting SHELTER, including mandates from Alameda County or changes to SHELTER service areas, OPERATOR shall notify COMMITTEE, in writing, of the expected financial and operational implications of the change(s) prior to implementation. COMMITTEE may recommend alternative policies, budget amendments, procedures, and operations. COMMITTEE may request OPERATOR maintain information detailing the effect the change(s) have on SHELTER operations and budget.
5. Recommendations and actions of COMMITTEE shall be approved by a majority vote of COMMITTEE.
VI. NO CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT EFFECTED HEREBY
All persons employed by OPERATOR to perform services pursuant to this Agreement shall be and remain OPERATOR employees and shall at all times be under the direction and control of OPERATOR. No CITY’S employees shall perform services which OPERATOR is obligated to provide under this Agreement. All persons employed by OPERATOR to perform services pursuant to this Agreement shall be entitled solely to the rights and privileges given to OPERATOR employees and shall not be entitled, as a result of providing services required hereunder, to any additional rights and privileges given to CITIES’ employees.
CITIES shall not be liable for the direct payment of any salaries, wages, or other compensation to any OPERATOR personnel performing services hereunder for OPERATOR or any liability other than that provided for in this Agreement.
VII. INDEMNIFICATION
CITIES agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the COUNTY, its officers, employees and agents, from any and all acts, claims, omissions, liabilities and losses by whomever asserted arising out of acts or omissions of CITIES in the performance of the scope of work except those arising by reason of the sole negligence of the COUNTY, its officers, employees or agents.
COUNTY agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITIES, their officers, employees and agents, from any and all acts, claims, omissions, liabilities and losses by whomever asserted arising out of acts or omissions of OPERATOR in the performance of the scope of work except those arising by reason of the sole negligence of CITIES, their officers, employees or agents.
VIII. TERM
This Agreement shall retroactively commence on July 1, 2026, and shall continue for one (1) year thereafter unless terminated. This Agreement may be extended for two 517
periods of one year upon mutual agreement of OPERATOR and PARTICIPATING ENTITIES.
IX. TERMINATION
1. OPERATOR or one or more of the CITIES may terminate its participation in this Agreement upon written notice one hundred eighty (180) days to all PARTICIPATING ENTITES prior to termination date, and shall include in such notice the reasons for cancellation. Termination may be without cause. Termination initiated on behalf of two or more of the PARTICIPATING ENTITIES shall require a majority vote of the COMMITTEE.
2. In the event of termination, OPERATOR shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to the effective date of termination.
3. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this Agreement allocating liability between PARTICIPATING ENTITIES and OPERATOR shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
4. If OPERATOR materially breaches any of the terms of this Agreement, the CITIES’ remedies shall include, but are not limited to, termination of the Agreement.
5. Upon termination of this Agreement, interests in furnishings and equipment will remain with PARTICIPATING ENTITIES.
X. MODIFICATION
This Agreement may only be modified in writing by mutual agreement of all PARTICIPATING ENTITES remaining subject to the Agreement at the time of the modification.
[Signatures begin on the following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTICIPATING ENTITIES have executed this Agreement on the dates appearing below their respective signatures.
CITY OF DUBLIN
By: Approved as to Form:
Colleen Tribby, City Manager
City of Dublin By: _______________________
Date: ____________
CITY OF PLESANTON
By: Approved as to Form:
Joe Calabrigo, Interim City Manager
City of Pleasanton By: _______________________
Date: ____________
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA:
By: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David Haubert, President
Alameda County Board of Supervisors ANDREA L. WEDDLE,
Interim County Counsel
Date: ____________
By: ____________________
Aaron Foxworthy,
Deputy County Counsel
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ATTACHMENT A
METHODOLOGY FOR DETERMINING COST ALLOCATIONS
Step 1 – OPERATOR shall maintain the Live Animals Handled Report (Attachment B), which shall include the total number of live dogs, cats and other animals handled at the SHELTER for each PARTICIPATING ENTITY by month and by calendar year.
Step 2 –The Live Animals Handled Report shall contain the annual percentage share of the total number of live dogs, cats and other animals handled at the SHELTER for each PARTICIPATING ENTITY. As an example, if the SHELTER handled 1000 live animals and 100 originated from the City of Dublin, then the City of Dublin's annual percentage share would be 10%.
Step 3 – To determine each PARTICIPATING ENTITY’s annual cost share, the annual percentage share for each PARTICIPATING ENTITY from the previous calendar year, as included in the Live Animals Handled Report, shall be applied to the approved SHELTER annual operating budget. As an example, if the total annual operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is $1,965,498 and the City of Pleasanton’s annual percentage share as noted on the 2023 Live Animals Handled Report is 12.39%, then the City of Pleasanton’s cost share for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 would be $243,525 (billed quarterly based on actual expenses).
An example of the above methodology utilizing the Live Animal Handled Report, is as follows:
Fiscal Year Shelter Annual Operating Budget
Participating Entity Cost Share
Participating
Entity
FY 2021-22 Shelter
Annual Operating
Budget
Calendar Year 2020
Percent of Live
Animals Handled
Annual Cost
Share of Total
Shelter Cost
City of Dublin $1,965,498 16.23% $319,000
City of Pleasanton $1,965,498 12.39% $243,525
Alameda County $1,965,498 71.38% $1,402,973
Budget Item Annual Costs
Salaries and Benefits $967,083
Services and Supplies $262,003
ISF Charges $641,941
Less Revenues ($46,240)
Subtotal $1,824,787
Indirect Costs $140,711
NET ANNUAL OPERATING COST $1,965,498
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ATTACHMENT B
Overall % Individual % Total Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec DUBLIN 32.127% 71 Dogs 17 12 2 2 4 3 10 1 4 5 5 6
63.348% 140 Cats 2 8 2 11 17 15 19 10 26 9 14 7
4.525% 10 Others* 1 4 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0
Total 11.433% 100% 221LIVERMORE 35.030% 117 Dogs 24 10 11 8 7 5 5 4 12 10 8 13
63.174% 211 Cats 8 25 10 25 13 25 21 5 20 29 13 17
1.796% 6 Others* 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 0
Total 17.279% 100% 334PLEASANTON 25.792% 57 Dogs 7 5 9 4 4 1 4 4 2 5 6 6
67.421% 149 Cats 8 9 3 15 8 6 24 25 22 11 10 8
6.787% 15 Others* 0 0 2 1 3 2 4 0 1 1 1 0
Total 11.433% 100% 221WEST & EAST COUNTY 28.781% 333 Dogs 38 46 44 16 19 23 29 20 29 22 22 25
61.798% 715 Cats 34 34 39 37 80 106 109 89 58 73 39 17
9.421% 109 Others* 13 12 5 2 13 5 12 11 8 9 8 11
Total 59.855% 100% 1157ECAS Grand Total 100% 1933
* Includes Wildlife in Shelter Only and Night Drop
East County Animal Shelter
LIVE ANIMALS HANDLED
CALENDAR YEAR 20XX
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ATTACHMENT C
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Budget Change Reference #:
From Un-Appropriated Reserves X Budget Transfer Between Funds From Designated Reserves Other
Account Amount Account Amount
10011820.64014 $175,592
10/6/2026
Posted By: Date:
As Presented at the City Council Meeting
**********Finance Use Only**********
CITY OF DUBLIN
Shelter operating costs are shared among the participating agencies based on each agency’s proportionate share of live animals handled during the prior calendar year. With Livermore’s withdrawal from the agreement, these costs are now spread amongst fewer agencies. Dublin’s share of Fiscal Year 2026-27 shelter operating costs is $471,347, compared with the City’s adopted budget of $295,755. A budget adjustment is necessary to increase the Animal Services budget by $175,592 to fund the City’s current share of shelter operating costs.
REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
BUDGET CHANGE FORM
DECREASE BUDGET AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND. ANIMAL CONTROL. CONTRACT
SERVICES ANIMAL SHELTER
City Council's Approval Required
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