Report Prepared by: Leone Pintabona, Lieutenant Merced Police Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of the Animal Control Contract with the County of Merced to Provide Housing, Handling, Securing, Transfer and Disposition of Dogs and Cats Captured by Ordinance or Code and Delivered by the City's Designated Animal Control Provider and the Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $260,000 from the Unreserved, Unencumbered General Fund Balance to Support the Established Trap Neuter Return Program
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an agreement with the County of Merced to provide services for the housing and handling of animals impounded at the Merced County Animal Shelter.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a contract with the County of Merced to provide services for the housing and handling of animals impounded at the Merced County Animal Control Shelter; and,
B. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $260,000 from the unreserved, unencumbered General Fund balance; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or
2. Deny the request; or
3. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or
4. Continue to a future City Council Meeting.
AUTHORITY
City Charter Section 200 and Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2023-2024 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The County of Merced is the only provider of Animal Control Services; therefore it is recommended that this contract be adopted by the City Council.
The City of Merced provides animal services within the Merced City limits. Animals that are taken into custody by city personnel are delivered to the Merced County Animal Shelter (MCACS), which is operated by the County of Merced. MCACS provides services t...
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