DATE: October 22, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: David Pomaville, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Agreement for Mandated Animal Control Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Make a finding that it is in the best interest of the County to suspend the competitive bid process consistent with Administrative Policy No. 34 for unusual or extraordinary circumstances, as Fresno Humane Animal Services is uniquely qualified vendor that possesses the community contacts and breadth of knowledge needed to effectively operate the shelter for animal control services; and,
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Fresno Humane Animal Services to provide mandated animal control services, effective January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2029, total not to exceed $18,931,782.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will allow the County to contract with Fresno Humane Animal Services (FHAS) for mandated shelter and animal control services throughout the unincorporated areas of the County in accordance with California Food and Agricultural Code, sections 31105 and 31106; California Penal Code, section 597f; and, Fresno County Ordinance Code, Chapters 9.04 through 9.12. The recommended agreement would supersede Agreement No. 15-429 with FHAS that is due to expire September 30, 2020. The ten-year agreement includes vehicle replacement purchase requirements; 3% increase in years two and three; and, for years four through ten, an increase based on the Pacific Region Consumer Price Index rate or 3%, whichever is less. The recommended agreement is 100% Net County Cost. A new County animal control shelter is scheduled to be completed in 2021. The Department of Public Health will conduct a cost analysis at the end of the first year of occupancy to understand operational costs at which time the agreement may require renegotiation. The recommended ten-year term is due to the need for continued operational stability with an esta...
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