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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health, to execute an Animal Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and the City of Greenfield (City) for term retroactive to July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024 for the use of the Animal Services Center and provision of other animal services; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work.
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 Animal Services Agreement between the County of Monterey and the City of Greenfield (City) for term retroactive to July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024 for the use of the Animal Services Center and provision of other animal services; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to sign up to three (3) future amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department’s Animal Services Bureau is responsible for providing animal control services in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County. It also operates an Animal Services Center located at 160 Hitchcock Road, Salinas, CA that offers an array of services, including but not limited to shelter, veterinary, quarantine, and licensing services.
The City of Greenfield desires to contract with the County for the provision of services at the Animal Services Center as delineated in the Agreement. Generally, the services to be provided to the City by the County Health Department’s Animal Services Bureau include investigating reports of bite incidents and/or biting animals within the jurisdiction of the City, coordinating the efforts to de-brain and otherwise test biting animals for rabies, sheltering stray domestic animals, and providing quarantine holds for animals to rule out suspected rabies. In cases where a human being or domestic animal is bitten, the County Animal Services Bureau will transport tissue and properly dispose of rabid animal remains. The County Animal Services Bureau will transport tissue and properly dispose of rabid animal remains. The County Animal Services Bureau will quarantine biting domestic animals pursuant to state regulations and local ordinances and will produce and submit reports to the City and appropriate agencies. The City will compensate the County for provision of animal services as set forth in the Agreement.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Goals: 2. Enhance community health and safety by emphasizing prevention; and 4. Engage MCHD workforce and improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 2. Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community. 6. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreement as to form. The Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved the Agreement as to Fiscal Provisions.
FINANCING:
The services provided to the City of Greenfield will generate revenue each year to be used to offset operational costs related to the provision of services to the City.
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, 755-8796
Approved by:
______________________________Date:_____________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement