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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 Monterey Peninsula Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care for the term retroactive to July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024 for the provision of emergency veterinary services to injured or sick domestic animals brought in by Monterey County Animal Services Staff, City of Salinas Animal Services Staff, and/or Good Samaritans in the amount of $30,000; and
b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health to accept all non-standard provisions in Agreement; and
c. 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 and do not exceed 10% ($3,000) of the original Agreement amount.
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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 Monterey Peninsula Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care for the term retroactive to July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2024 for the provision of emergency veterinary services to injured or sick domestic animals brought in by Monterey County Animal Services Staff, City of Salinas Animal Services Staff, and/or Good Samaritans in the amount of $30,000; and
b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health to accept all non-standard provisions in Agreement; and
c. 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 and do not exceed 10% ($3,000) of the original Agreement amount.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Monterey Peninsula Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care provides emergency veterinary services to injured or sick domestic animals brought in by Monterey County Animal Services staff, City of Salinas Animal Services, Staff, and/or Good Samaritans. This Agreement allows for a continued relationship with a slight fee increase on the part of Monterey Peninsula Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care, which is related to increased costs for them.
This agreement is late in being presented to the Board and is retroactive to July 1, 2022 due to Contractor staffing deficiencies which resulted in delays with submission of the county required documents and prolonged contract negotiations.
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, 796-8796
Approved by:
_____________________________Date:___________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement