STAFF REPORT
City of Lancaster
CC 13
11/12/2024
TN
Date: November 12, 2024
To: Mayor Parris and City Council Members
From: Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police - Lancaster Police Department Subject: Animal Care and Control Services Agreement
Recommendations:
1. Approve Agreement with Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control to provide general animal services for a term of five years; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to pay invoices and to execute all contracts and associated documents.
G.C. Section 84308: No
Fiscal Impact:
Not to exceed $3,483,000 for FY 24-25 with sufficient funds available in account 10131000.5780.
The annual estimate is based on historical trends and can vary based on several factors: the number of animals housed, private veterinarian costs, and field services. Staff will review invoices monthly and propose adjustments as necessary. Subsequent years are to be allocated through the budget process.
Background:
For over 35 years, the City has contracted with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) to provide all animal care and shelter services for Lancaster residents.
Under the proposed renewal agreement, Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control would continue to provide general animal control services within the city limits of the City of Lancaster.
Per the terms of the agreement effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, unless terminated sooner per procedures outlined in the agreement. Specific provisions of animal control activities 1 6
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are directed by the City through the City budget process, City ordinances, the DACC City-County Municipal Services Agreement.
With this agreement, the DACC will provide general animal care and control services within the City’s limits under the provision of Title 10, Animals of the Los Angeles County Code and its amendments.
The attached Scope of Service describes the services identified in the Municipal Services Agreement, including but not limited to filed and shelter services, medical care for housed animals, issuing and processing licenses, business inspections, and licensing. ra:ts
Attachment:
Municipal Services Agreement and Service Level Request
Scope of Services
Attachment C Billing Rates