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ANIMAL CONTROL FIELD AND LICENSING
SERVICES
City Council
October 8, 2024
Public Works Department
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2 1. Riverside County’s Department of Animal Services
has provided animal control field, shelter and
intermittent licensing services to the City since 1995.
2. Together, both agencies work to promote animal
welfare, public health and safety, and quality of life
within the City of Riverside.
3. On December 19, 2023, the City Council approved
the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Animal
Control Field and Licensing Services between the
City of Riverside and County of Riverside, DAS from
January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
BACKGROUND
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DISCUSSION1. Rates include: a. Personnel costs for Animal Control Officers along with administrative staff, veterinarians, and overhead. Overhead includes expenses such as vehicles, fuel, equipment, technology, support staff. b. Variable Costs: number of animals admitted to the shelter, kenneling, management of deceased animals, and OT. 2. DAS is currently under contract with a consultant performing a cost-of-service study.
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DISCUSSIONThe proposed Fourth Amendment will:1. Approve a term of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 20252. Maintain same levels of service currently in effectNote: DAS has disclosed that the rates reflect a 5% increase from last FY until the DAS finalizes review of the Cost Study and Board of Supervisors approves the new rates. 3 4 8/28/2024
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2.3 Strengthen neighborhood identities and improve communityhealth and the physical environment through amenities andprograms that foster an increased sense of community andenhanced feelings of pride and belonging citywide.2.4 Support programs and innovations that enhance communitysafety, encourage neighborhood engagement and build publictrust.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENTCross-Cutting Threads
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That the City Council:1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Animal Control Field and Licensing Services with the County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services for a term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $3,204,183.99; and2. Authorize an increase to Purchase Order Number 240839 in the amount of $188,744.16 for a revised purchase order amount of $5,310,034.16; and3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment, including making minor and non-substantive changes and contract extensions.RECOMMENDATIONS5 6