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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 the City of Marina (City) for the use of the Animal Services Center and the provision of other animal services for the term retroactive to July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; 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 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 Agreement between the County of Monterey and the City of Marina (City) for the use of the Animal Services Center and the provision of other animal services for the term retroactive to July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024; 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 amendments do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department’s Animal Services Program (County) 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, California that offers an array of services, including but not limited to shelter, veterinary, quarantine, and licensing services.
The City of Marina desires to contract with the County for the provision of animal sheltering services at the Animal Services Center. The Marina Police Department Commander submitted the agreement to the City Clerk for approval. Though delayed, the approval was granted and submitted for execution after the service date, resulting in this retroactive agreement term. The services to be provided to the City of Marina by the County include sheltering of stray and surrendered domestic animals and providing rabies testing for animals to rule out suspected rabies as needed. Previously, the City of Marina has contracted with the City of Salinas for these services. Due to COVID-19 and the consolidation efforts between the City of Salinas and Monterey County, all animals are currently housed in one facility. It is in the best interest of all involved to have the City of Marina contract directly with the County. This agreement aligns fees and services provided to the City of Marina with other cities that contract with Animal Services for similar services.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Goals: 1. To empower the community to improve health; and 3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health Services. It also supports the following of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 1. Monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems; and 4. Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems; and 6. Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved this Agreement as to legal form and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
Appropriations for this Agreement are included in the Health Department’s (HEA001-8442) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Adopted Budget, and provision for it will be made in the Department’s Requested Budget for the years out.
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, 769-8796
Approved by:
_______________________________Date:___________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement