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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign an Agreement with the Romie Lane Pet Hospital in the amount of $50,000, for the period retroactive to June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, to provide on-site emergency veterinary services to sick or injured domestic animals from the unincorporated areas of Monterey County, as requested by Monterey County Animal Services or when animal is brought in by a good Samaritan; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments up to ten percent (10%) ($5,000) of the original contract amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to sign an Agreement with the Romie Lane Pet Hospital in the amount of $50,000, for the period retroactive to June 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, to provide on-site emergency veterinary services to sick or injured domestic animals from the unincorporated areas of Monterey County, as requested by Monterey County Animal Services or when animal is brought in by a good Samaritan; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future amendments up to ten percent (10%) ($5,000) of the original contract amount, which does not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Monterey County Animal Services (MCAS) has depended on the local private Veterinary offices within the community to assist with sick or injured animals brought in by our Animal Control Officers or by good Samaritans for many years. Monterey County has maintained contracts with several of the Veterinary offices that have been willing to accept these patients as they are brought in on an emergency basis. While Animal Services does currently have veterinary staff employ...
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