DATE:
June 3, 2025
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Melinda Sayre, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Ji Vel Relief Services Veterinary Contract
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment to the existing contract with Ji Vel Relief Services in the amount of $170,600 per year, for a revised not to exceed the amount of $325,600 and approve a one-year contract extension for Spay and Neuter, telemedicine, vaccination clinics, and premise permit services.
BACKGROUND
The City released the Request for Formal Bid for Spay and Neuter Services, Premise Permit and Telemedicine on May 16, 2024. This Request for Formal Bid was advertised in the Victorville Daily Press and 20 local vets were emailed. Public Purchase was used to attract a broad range of interested parties. The bid closed on June 3, 2024, with Dr. Jaime Velasco being the only responsive bidder. Dr. Jaime Velasco has since changed the business name to JI Vel Relief Services Veterinary Corporation.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The City requires the services of a licensed veterinarian to conduct spay and neuter services for shelter animals and those that have been adopted out on deposit, however requiring sterility. The Premise Permit is needed to store and use controlled substances onsite. Telemedicine is utilized to evaluate animals and provide the quickest, efficient, diagnosis and treatment to shelter animals instead of having an on-site veterinarian. Vaccination clinics protect the health of individual animals and prevent the spread of diseases within the animal population.
The City has utilized Ji Vel Relief Servies since FY 2024-25 and has been happy with the services provided.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Public Safety - Ensure public safety resources adequately protect our community
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this program is included in the proposed FY 2025-26 budget.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None
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STAFF REPORT
City of Hesperia
STAFF REPORT
Staff Report to the Dr. Velasco Veterinary Services
June 3, 2025