FOURTH AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL FIELD AND
LICENSING SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE
AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
This Fourth Amendment to the AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL FIELD AND LICENSING SERVICES between COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision of the State of California, on behalf of its Department of Animal Services ("COUNTY") and the CITY OF RIVERSIDE ("CITY"), herein referred to as the "Fourth Amendment", dated as of the Effective Date (defined herein), amends the Agreement as follows:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY entered into an Agreement for Animal Control Field and Licensing Services Between the City of Riverside and the County of Riverside for the provision of animal field and licensing services ("Original Agreement") for a term commencing July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020 ("2018 Agreement"); and WHEREAS, the COUNTY's Board of Supervisors ratified and approved the Agreement on September 10, 2019, in Minute Order 3.11; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has continuously provided the CITY with Animal Control Field and Licensing Services since July 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement authorizes amendments to the Agreement with the approval of the Board of Supervisors of COUNTY and City Council of CITY; and WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY entered into a First Amendment to Agreement for Animal Control Field and Licensing Services Between the City of Riverside and the County of Riverside effective January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022; and WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY entered into a Second Amendment to Agreement for Animal Control Field and Licensing Services Between the City of Riverside and the County of Riverside effective January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY entered into a Third Amendment to Agreement for Animal Control Field and Licensing Services Between the City of Riverside and the County of Riverside effective January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024; WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY desire to extend the term of the Agreement until June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, COUNTY and CITY desire to amend the Agreement to reflect changes in the compensation, license fees and payment provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, COUNTY and CITY agree as follows:
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL FIELD AND
LICENSING SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE
AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
1. Recitals - The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. Effective Date and Term. "The "Effective Date" of this Fourth Amendment shall be July 1, 2024 and shall terminate on June 30, 2025 unless terminated earlier as provided herein under Section 8, Termination."
3. Exhibit "A" Scope of Field Animal Services, Section 8-Collection of License fees, the third sentence is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Licenses shall be issued upon payment of fees as established by CITY's Master Fee Schedule, as amended from time to time, and COUNTY shall retain the sum of $11.92, or the license processing fee as adopted by the Board of Supervisors, provided that CITY is given notice pursuant to the terms set forth in Section 3 of the Agreement, COMPENSATION, for each dog license issued hereunder.
4. Exhibit "C" of the Agreement is hereby removed in its entirety and replaced with Exhibit "C-4" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Entire Understanding. This Fourth Amendment, the Third Amendment, the Second Amendment, the First Amendment and the Original Agreement contain the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties. There are no oral or written representations, understandings, or ancillary covenants, undertakings or agreements that are not contained or expressly referred to within this Fourth Amendment, Third Amendment, Second Amendment, First Amendment and Original Agreement.
Further Assurances. The Parties agree to execute such other documents and to take such other actions as may be necessary to further the purpose of this Fourth Amendment.
Agreement in Full Force and Effect. Except as otherwise expressly modified herein, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unmodified and in full force and Counterparts. This Fourth Amendment may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, COUNTY and CITY have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Fourth Amendment.
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CITY OF RIVERSIDE
By:_ By:_
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Chuck Washington, Chair Mike Futrell,
Board of Supervisors City Manager
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Kimberly Rector Donesia Gause
Clerk of the Board City Clerk
By:_ By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Minh Tran
County Counsel
By:
Bruce G. Fordon arren Torre
Deputy County Counsel Deputy City Attorney
CERTIFIED AS TO FUNDS AVAILABILITV
B ASSISTANT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
EXHIBIT "C-4"
City of Riverside ("CITY") shall compensate the County of Riverside ("COUNTY") on a monthly basis in arrears, with a monthly billing and accounting thereof by COUNTY to CITY those fees relative to the services to be performed under this Agreement as follows:
1. Animal Field Services:
A. One (1) Full-Time Employee ("FTE") (Annual) Animal Control Officer: 1 x $287,893.44**
= $287,893.44/FY, payable monthly in 1/12th increments of $23,991.12/monthly *The cost to provide one full-time dedicated Animal Control Officers for a total of 40 hours per week/2,088 hours per fiscal year, including a factor for direct and indirect overhead and all operational expenses.
This cost does not include overtime (please see subsection 1 C below.) B. Five (5) FTE (Annual) Animal Control Officers:
5 x $287,893.44*= $1,439,467.20/FY, or $716,733.60 semi-annual payable monthly in 1/12' increments of $119,955.60/monthly
*The cost to provide one full-time Animal Control Officer to service an area for 2,088 hours per fiscal year, or 1,044 semi-annual including a factor for direct and indirect overhead and all operational expenses. This cost does not include overtime (please see subsection 1C below).
C. Estimated Overtime Services: 1,710 hours x $178.66 = $305,508.60 annual, or $152,754.30 semi-annual
The cost to provide after-hours services (evenings, weekends, and holidays) is charged an hourly rate of $178.66 (minimum of two (2) hours per call, with a two (2) hour charge per each call): Estimate is based on past experience, to be billed based on actual usage.
2. Collection of License Fees:
COUNTY shall be entitled to a fee of $11.92, or the license processing fee as adopted by the Board of Supervisors, provided that CITY is given notice pursuant to the terms set forth in Section 3 of the Agreement, COMPENSATION, for each dog license issued at a COUNTY
facility in accordance with this Agreement. Estimated amount based on past Fiscal Year licenses.
3. Outreach Activities (Operational based on City's request):
Daily flat rates for Vaccination Clinics or Spay/Neuter Clinics shall be billed based upon actual days scheduled at the CITY's request. The daily flat rates account for full staff time to provide services for one (1) event. The maximum time possible shall be afforded for the actual outreach activity; however actual outreach activity time shall be reduced by travel and preparation time on the day of the event.
E. Vaccination or Spay/Neuter Clinic: $3,000* per event, flat rate billed upon actual use. * The cost for staff, vaccinations, and microchips, free to constituents with a two hundred (200) animal maximum per vaccination clinic, or a thirty (30) animal maximum per Spay/Neuter event.
4. Summary of Compensation for Animal Services:
The following chart summarizes the fees to be charged by COUNTY to CITY for animal services pursuant to this Agreement.
Service/Expenses Quantity Rates Total Annually Monthly
Animal Control Officer 10,440 S137.88/hourly $ 1,439,467.20 $ 119,955.60 (Fixed)
Overtime (Estimated)* 1,710 $178.66/hourly $305,508.60 $25,459.05 Animal Sheltering*** 32,165 $35.81/day $1,151,828.65 $95,985.72 Large Animal-Donkey, 20 $12.60/day $252.00 $21.00
Sheep***
Deceased Animal - Pickup 1,660 $73.50/per $122,010.00 $10,167.50 &
Disposal***
Wildlife*** 173 $144.90/per $25,067.70 $2,088.98
Licensing** 13,427 $11.92/per $160,049.84 $13,337.49
TOTAL ESTIMATED $3,204,183.99 $267,015.33
COST***
* Field services may fluctuate based on actual usage of overtime. ** License processing costs may fluctuate based on actual number of licenses processed or if the Board of Supervisors adopts a new rate for license processing fees. ***Total may fluctuate based on actuals for the fiscal year. Optional services are not included in total.