HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-06-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - LACO ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES (2)Agenda Item: 1—
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Ruben Barrera
DATE: June 24, 2003
SUBJECT: CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
BY LA COUNTY
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Building Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the renewal of Animal Control Services contract with Los Angeles County
Department of Animal Care and Control and authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign
all documentation subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
This item is for renewal of the City's contract with Los Angeles County for animal control
services. The current contract expires June 30, 2003. The proposed renewal is for a five year
term to expire on June 30, 2008.
The City has contracted with the County for providing these services since incorporation.
Services include the enforcement of State statutes and City ordinances pertaining to animal
control, such as holding or impounding dogs and cats, disposing of dead animals and similar
services. These services are administered at the Los Angeles County Animal Shelter in Castaic
and provided on a 24-hour, 7 -days -a -week basis.
The City does not have the facilities or staff to offer animal control services directly to the public
at this time. Therefore it is most cost effective for the City to renew the contract with the
County.
If approved, the proposed contract will be administered by the Building and Safety Division.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has allocated funds for these services in the proposed City Operating budget for fiscal
year 2003-2004 for $80,000 from account number 3720 8011.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed contract with Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control