Report Prepared by: Brian Rodriguez, Lieutenant, Police Department
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SUBJECT: Waiver of the Competitive Bidding Requirements and 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 City's Designated Animal Control Provider
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving of the competitive bidding requirements and Approves an agreement with the County of Merced to provide services for the housing and handling of animals impounded at the Merced County Animal Control Shelter.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving waiving of the competitive bidding requirements; and
B. 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,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant 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 2020- 2021 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Due to the nature of the services, the County of Merced is the only provider of these Animal Control services, therefore we are requesting to waive the competitive bidding requirements.
The City of Merced provides animal control services within the Merced City limits. Animals that are taken into custody by our City personnel are delivered to Merced County Animal Control Shelter (MCACS), which is operated by the County of Merced. MCACS provides services that pertain to the housing and handling of animals taken to the shelter by Merced City personnel.
Attached is an agreement for the contracting of those ...
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