CREATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) GG 23-06
TEMPORARY ANIMAL SHELTER, RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY
PURCHASE OF TWO 6-KENNEL ANIMAL SHELTERS, AND APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF 18-KENNEL ANIMAL SHELTER AND
RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2022
ITEM 5.3
BACKGROUND
The City of Lathrop has contracted and shared its animal shelter services with the City of Manteca since 1993.
Manteca gave notice to the City of Lathrop expressing their desire to terminate its animal shelter contract due to overcrowding and lack of space. The contract with Manteca ended on September 30, 2022.
Believing the City of Lathrop would potentially build a permanent animal shelter, the Lathrop Police Department staff looked into short-term options to care for the animals. In the interim, staff identified the immediate need for a temporary animal shelter until a permanent animal shelter is constructed. Monthly intake of animals received by the City due to owner surrenders and stray pickups can range from 10 - 35 animals in any given month.
OPTIONS
Organization Outcome
San Joaquin/Stockton Shelter No room to accommodate.
Tracy Shelter Not ready due to other priorities.
Pets and Pals Can take limited adoptable stray dogs only.
Delta Humane Society Used as an overflow. Needs some upgrades.
INTERIM STRATEGY
Because of time constraints and needing to take quick action to shelter stray, injured, or aggressive animals, the City purchased two 6-kennel temporary animal shelters from Horizon Structures. Delivery is scheduled the week of October 28th.
The kennels will be installed at the Corporation Yard. 6-KENNEL EXTERIOR
12 x 24 12 x 32
6-KENNEL INTERIOR
6-KENNEL FLOOR PLAN
18-KENNEL EXTERIOR
18-KENNEL INTERIOR
18-KENNEL FLOOR PLAN
LONG TERM
Requesting approval of emergency purchase of an 18-kennel modular shelter from Horizon Structures.
4 – 5 weeks to build and 1 – 2 weeks to deliver.
An 18-kennel animal shelter along with two 6-kennel shelters will provide enough space for 30 dogs and cats.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution creating Capital Improvement Project (CIP) GG 23-06 Temporary Animal Shelter.
Ratify an emergency purchase of two (6) kennel animal shelters.
Approve emergency purchase of 18-kennel animal shelter and related budget amendment.