Item:
Title
Approval of Service Contract with Animal Protection Society of Durham, Inc in the Amount of $1,222,097.
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: June 23, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve the FY 2025-26 service contract with the Animal Protection Society of Durham, Inc. (APS) for the operation of the Durham County Animal Shelter, in the amount of $1,222,097 and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract. This contract includes services such as: (i) caring for, at the shelter, all dogs, cats and other animals impounded by Animal Control and/or delivered to it by members of the general public; (ii) providing necessary veterinary care for animals impounded, housed, or surrendered to the shelter; (iii) maintaining accurate records and providing monthly reports of all animals impounded; (iv) the disposition of all animals; and (v) the amounts collected for boarding, redemption fees, and civil penalties by APS. Funding for the contract is included in the FY 2025-26 budget.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request aligns with Goal 2: Health and Well-being for All and Goal 3: Safe Community.
Resource Persons: Shafonda Davis, Executive Director, Animal Protection Society of Durham; Mark Manning, Captain of Animal Services, Durham County Sheriff's Office; Clarence Birkhead, Sheriff, Durham County Sheriff’s Office.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve the service contract with Animal Protection Society of Durham, Inc. for the operations of the Durham County Animal Shelter in the amount of $1,222,097 and authorize the County Manager to execute the Agreement.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________