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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: August 20, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Kris Watson, Director of Animal Services;
Eric Levitt, City Manager
Department: Animal Service
Subject: Regional Partnership – Adopt Resolution allocating $1,090,000 Annually for Expenses Related to the Regional Partnership Agreements (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-354 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget by $1,090,000 in revenues and expenditures to cover the cost of services and supplies needed as a result of the Regional Partnership Agreements for Animal Services.
Executive Summary
It was established that the City of San Bernardino would enter into a Regional Partnership for Animal Services with the cities of Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, and Rialto. In order to accommodate the additional animals this Regional Partnership Agreement brings into the shelter; it is necessary to allocate funding to cover the cost of necessary services and supplies. The Department is asking for $1,090,000 to be shared among the partner cities annually for the duration of the partnerships. The City of San Bernardino’s share of this cost is $583,150.
Background
Due to the terms of the Regional Partnership Agreement, the City of San Bernardino will be reimbursed by the five cities on a quarterly basis for the costs of services and supplies based on the actual amount incurred. The Mayor and City Council previously approved allocations for capital improvement and staffing costs. The estimate given that the total facility shelter improvements were stated to be approximately $4,000,000 and the supply costs, as well as additional personnel costs, were to be $1,500,000.
The anticipated reimbursements and expenses from the partnering cities will be included in the annual budget for the Regional Partnership moving forward. 2 8
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Discussion
Animal Services has one year of data to determine the costs of services and supplies related to the Partnership. Currently, Staff estimates the cost for the necessary services and supplies, including but not limited to contract vet services, office supplies, computers and other crucial equipment for the shelter will be $1,090,000 annually to be shared among the partner cities. The funds will be allocated for professional services (Veterinary Care), supplies (Pharmaceutical), computer/IT equipment and other tools/equipment necessary for daily operations. San Bernardino’s share of the cost will be $583,150 or 53.5% of the cost based on the formula established in the contractual agreement signed by all of the cities.
This request was approved for the 2024/25 budget and was inadvertently left off of the 2025/26 budget. This request would be renewed annually for the duration of the Regional Partnership agreements.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Strategic Targets and Goals Partnering with the other cities in our region aligns with Strategic Target #2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community be implementing a community engagement plan and building a culture that attracts, retains, and motivates the highest quality talent, Strategic Target #3: Improved Quality of Life by partnering with other entities in the Region, ensuring consistent, stable animal services for our residents and those of neighboring cities.
Fiscal Impact
The immediate fiscal impact to the General Fund is $1,090,000 in appropriation. The partner cities will be billed up to the following amounts based on the reimbursement payment terms agreed upon between each of the partnered Cities and the City of San Bernardino. Billing will be based on actual expenses up to the $1,090,000 allocated.
The FY 2025/26 Operating Budget will be amended by $1,090,000 in both revenues and expenditures.
City Percentage
of Cost
Total Amount
San Bernardino 53.5% $583,150.00
Fontana 24% $261,600.00
Rialto 14% $152,600.00
Colton 7% $76,300.00
Grand Terrace 1% $10,900.00
Loma Linda 0.5% $5,450.00
Total: 100% $1,090,000.00
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Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-354 authorizing the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2025/26 Operating Budget by $1,090,000 in revenues and expenditures to cover the cost of services and supplies needed as a result of the Regional Partnership Agreements for Animal Services.
Attachments
Attachment 1: Resolution No. 2025-354
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
December 6, 2023 Regional Partnership for Animal Services.
April 17, 2024 Authorize and Appropriate Funding for Animal Services for the Preparation of the Regional Partnership Agreements – Site Improvement Costs
May 15, 2024 Authorize and Appropriate Funding for Animal Services for the Preparation of the Regional Partnership Agreements - Staffing Costs
April 2, 2025 Adopt Resolution 2025-269 allocating $700,000 for Revenues and Expenses Related to the Regional Partnership Agreements in the FY 2024-2025 budget.