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CiTY' OF SAN BERNODINO - REQUEST FO COUNCIL ACTION
From: Deborah L. Biggs
Director of Animal Control
Dept:
Subject: Resolution of the City of San Bernardino
authorizing the Execution of an agreement with
the City of Loma Linda relating to Animal Shelter
Services.
Date: June 18, 1991
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
6-15-81 Adopted Resolution. 81-260
6-21-82 Adopted Resolution 82-264
5-21-84 Adopted Resolution 84-202
11-20-85 Adopted Resolution Unknown (lrst amend)
3-9-87 Adopted Resolution Unknown (2nd amend)
Recommended motion:
Adopt Resolution
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Contact perlGn:
Deborah L. Bi22S
Phone:
384-1)048
Supporting dell ettlchld:
Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
Source: (ACCT. NO.)
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CiTY' OF SAN BERNODINO - REQUEST FO COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
city of Lema Linda has contracted with the city of San
Bernardino at least since 1981 for Animal Care Services.
Lema Linda employs its own Animal Control Officers. The
present five year contract expires June 30, 1991.
The new five year contract changes include:
1. Contract fees:
FY DOGS CATS
92 21. 00 12.00(same as FY 91)
93 22.50 13.00
94 22.50 13.00
95 24.00 14.00
96 24.00 14.00
2. A litter of unweaned puppies or kittens shall only be
charged as one (1) animal.
3. Dogs and cats euthanized upon arrival per the Animal
Control Officer or animals released by their owners and
delivered by the by the Animal Control Officer shall be
charged at 50% of the per animal fee.
A copy of the proposed contract was reviewed and approved in
concept by Marshall JUlian, Administration, City of Loma
Linda.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA RELATING
TO ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Mayor of the City of San Bernardino is
hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of said
City an Agreement with the City of Lema Linda relating to
animal shelter services, a copy of which is attached hereto,
marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as
fully as though set forth at length.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the mayor and
Common Council of the city of San
Bernardino at a
meeting thereof, held on
the
day of
, 1991, by the following vote to
wit:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LOMA LINDA
RELATING TO ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES.
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this
day of
, 1991.
Approved as to form
and legal content:
JAMES F. PENMAN
City ttorney
W.R. Holcomb, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
By:
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AGREEMENT
(Animal Shelter)
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this 1st day of JUly,
1991, by and between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, a municipal
corporation, ("City"), and the CITY OF LOMA LINDA, a municipal
corporation, ("Contracting Agency").
The parties agree as follows:
1. Recitals.
(a) City has an animal shelter and other facili-
ties for the handling of animals.
(b) Contracting Agency does not have an animal
shelter or other facilities to handle the impounding or
disposal of animals. City is agreeable to aid and assist
Contracting Agency by impounding, caring for and disposing of
animals delivered to the Animal Shelter by residents of or
official representatives of Contracting Agency according to
the provisions of this agreement.
2. Impoundinq and Disposal of Animals. city shall,
through its Animal Control Department, accept, impound and
dispose of dogs, cats or other animals, which are delivered to
City's Animal Shelter by an agent, officer, or employee of
Contracting Agency, and all loose or stray dogs and cats
brought to the City Animal Shelter by anyone from within the
incorporated area of Contracting Agency. Each person
delivering an animal shall sign a Receiving Slip. City shall,
for and on behalf of Contracting Agency, pursuant to appli-
cable laws, humanely kill, release to owner, or otherwise
dispose of all animals received. No dog or cat shall be
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killed or disposed of without an attempt to notify the owner
if the owner is known by City.
3. Holdinq Periods. No dog or cat shall be disposed
of before 72 hours have elapsed from the time the dog or cat
was delivered to the Animal Shelter, unless the Contracting
Agency or the owner of the dog or cat gives written authori-
zation for earlier disposal. After the 72 hour period has
elapsed, the animal becomes the property of the City and the
City is authorized to dispose of the dog or cat in any manner
permitted by law, including City Ordinances. Dogs or cats
ordered by the Contracting Agency be held longer than 72
hours, other then rabies quarantine, shall additionally be
charged the prevailing Daily Board Fee, as set by City
Resolution. Such instances include, but are not limited to
cruelty cases or other court cases. Rabies quarantined animals
will be held for 10 days from the date of the bite, at no
additional charge.
4. Warranty of Lawful Apprehension. contracting
Agency warrants to the city that all animals impounded by its
agents, employees or other authorized representatives, have
been apprehended and impounded pursuant to existing laws.
5. Payment. Contracting Agency shall pay to City
during the period July 1, 1991, through June 30, 1992 for
services provided for in this agreement $21.00 for any canine
(dog or pup), and $12.00 for any feline (cat or kitten)
delivered to City by Contracting Agency. During the period of
July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1994, fees will increase to
$22.50 for any canine (dog or puppy), and $13.00 for any
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feline (cat or kitten). During the period of July 1, 1994
through June 30, 1996, fees will increase $24.00 for any
canine (dog or puppy), $14.00 for any feline (cat or kitten).
A litter of unweaned puppies or kittens shall only be charged
as one animal and may .be euthanized immediately.
Dogs and
cats that are euthanized immediately upon impounding by mutual
agreement of the Contracting Agency and City or animals
delivered by Contracting Agency that have been released by
their owner shall be charged at 50% of the per animal fee.
Additionally, contrac-ting Agency shall pay to the City for
livestock and other animals delivered to the City under the
terms of this agree ment the following fees:
DAILY BOARD AND CARE
LARGE LIVESTOCK
Over 500 lbs.
(Horses, Mules, Donkeys,
Cattle, e.g.)
$12.50
MEDIUM LIVESTOCK
25 to 500 lbs.
(Goats, Sheep, pigs, e.g.)
10.00
SMALL LIVESTOCK
Less than 25 lbs.
(Rodents, Rabbits, Chickens,
Geese, Birds, e.g.)
5.00
City shall notify Contracting Agency if the above fees are
increased by Resolution. City shall present a bill on or
before the tenth day of each month for the amount due. Said
bill shall be paid by Contracting Agency not later than the
last day of the month in which billed.
6.
Voluntary Disposal.
City is authorized to accept
a dog or cat from its bona fide owner residing wit~in the
incorporated area of Contracting Agency.
In such cases no
charge shall be made against Contracting Agency for its
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disposal and the dog or cat shall not be included in the total
number of dogs or cats computed pursuant to Paragraph 4 of
this agreement. City may charge the owner a fee for such
services.
7. Deputization. City officers, agents or employees
shall be authorized to collect Contracting Agency's license,
apprehension, shelter, and related penalty fees at the Animal
Shelter, as directed by Contracting Agency, for all animals
received under this agreement. City officers, agents, or
employees shall also collect the requisite sums for rabies
vaccinations where required. Such license forms and receipt
books as may be deemed necessary by Contracting Agency will be
furnished to city by Contracting Agency. City shall provide
all animal impound cards and receiving slips to Contracting
Agency.
8. Funds Collected by City. Rabies vaccination
deposits shall be retained by city, and shall be refunded to
the depositor upon presentation of proof of vaccination. Fees
for voluntary disposal of dogs or cats and daily board fees
shall be retained by City. All other monies collected by City
for Contracting Agency in connection with this agreement shall
be deposited in the City Treasury and shall be paid to
Contracting Agency on or before the twentieth day of each
month for the month preceding.
9. Term. This agreement shall be for a term of five
(5) years commencing July 1, 1991, and ending June 30, 1996.
10. Termination. This agreement may be terminated by
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either party upon 90 days notice.
In the event of termina-
tion, the Contracting Agency's compensation to City shall be
prorated to reflect the period during which the agreement is
in effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed. this
agreement on the date first hereinabove written.
ATTEST:
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
By
Mayor
City Clerk
A proved as to form and legal content:
CITY OF LOMA LINDA
By
Mayor
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
city Attorney, City of
Loma Linda
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