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Approve and authorize the Director of the Health Department or Assistant Director of the Health Department, on behalf of Monterey County, to sign a non-standard Agreement with the City of Salinas with a term from execution to June 30, 2019 for the County to provide spay and neuter veterinary services to the City.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of the Health Department or Assistant Director of the Health Department, on behalf of Monterey County, to sign a non-standard Agreement with the City of Salinas with a term from execution to June 30, 2019 for the County to provide spay and neuter veterinary services to the City.
SUMMARY:
Approve and authorize the Director of the Health Department or Assistant Director of the Health Department, on behalf of Monterey County, to sign a non-standard Agreement with the City of Salinas with a term from execution to June 30, 2019 for the County to provide spay and neuter veterinary services to the City.
DISCUSSION:
On November 22, 2017, a Memorandum of Agreement between the County and the City of Salinas was executed for an Animal Services Administrator to consolidate services for the City and County. This was intended as the first step towards further consolidation of City and County animal services for mutually beneficial purposes, with a possibility of a Joint Powers Authority being created to efficiently serve the residents of the City and unincorporated County. As part of these efforts, the Health Department presents this Agreement for veterinary services for Board approval.
This activity supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan initiative: 2) Enhance community health and safety by through prevention. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 6) Enforce laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel-Risk Management has reviewed and approved this Agreement as to form and legality. The Auditor-Controller’s Office has reviewed and approved this Amendment as to Fiscal Provisions.
FINANCING:
There is no impact to the General Fund resulting from this Board action. The estimated revenue to be generated for the County from this Agreement is approximately $30,000.
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: Rob Durham, MA III, 8979
Approved by: Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 4526
Attachments:
Agreement on file with the Clerk of the Board.
Memorandum of Agreement on file with the Clerk of the Board.