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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital for the term retroactive from October 10, 2022, to October 9, 2024, for the provision of emergency veterinary services to injured or sick domestic animals brought in by Monterey County, City of Salinas Animal Services Staff, or Good Samaritans, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $15,000; and
b. Approve the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future Amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($1,500) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to execute an Agreement between the County of Monterey and Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital for the term retroactive to October 10, 2022, to October 9, 2024, for the provision of emergency veterinary services to injured or sick domestic animals brought in by Monterey County, City of Salinas Animal Services Staff, or Good Samaritans, for a total Agreement amount not to exceed $15,000; and
b. Approve the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future Amendments that do not exceed ten percent (10%) ($1,500) of the original Agreement amount and do not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital provides emergency veterinary care to injured or sick domestic animals brought in by Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) Animal Services Staff, City of Salinas Staff, or Good Samaritans. This agreement was signed by the vendor and is in the process of being fully executed by County signatories with an effective date of November 1, 2022. In the middle of this process, a dog in Lockwood, California was a victim of a gunshot wound to the leg and needed emergency veterinary services. All other MCHD contracted vendors with alike provisions were unable and/or unavailable to provide emergency veterinary services to the dog. This animal was known to have an owner. The MCHD Animal Services Administrator sought approval from MCHD Finance Manager to modify the agreement dates in order to provide emergency services to the dog and process payment for emergency veterinary services.
A joint effort between the Monterey County Code Enforcement Agency, Blue Pearl, and MCHD Animal Services was made to contact the owner of the dog. A notice advising of the dog’s condition was left at the home of the potential dog owner. The owner did not immediately respond to repeated attempts to make contact until after the services were provided and the dog was transferred to the shelter. Animal Services will be following up with the owner to collect payment for the emergency veterinary services provided, however, it will be after the invoice is paid by Animal Services.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Goals:
While this work is not directly in support of a Health Department strategic goal, it is in support of one or more of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 2. Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community, and 6. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
There are sufficient appropriations in the Health Department Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Adopted Budget for Animal Services (001-HEA001-8442). The Health Department will include this Agreement in its FY 2023-24 Requested Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Cindy Burnham, Animal Services Administrator, 796-8796
Approved by:
______________________________Date:_________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
Agreement