Item:
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Service Contract with Animal Protection Society of Durham, Inc
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 5, 2019
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve the service contract with Animal Protection Society of Durham, Inc. (APS) for the operation of the Durham County Animal Shelter, in the amount of $730,674.63. This 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, and (iii) maintaining accurate records and providing monthly reports of all animals impounded, the disposition of all animals, amounts collected for board, redemption fees, and civil penalties by APS.
The request is for a contract continuation for funding for the operations of the Durham County Animal Shelter. APS has a lease agreement with Durham County for the Durham County Animal Shelter through June 30, 2020. The 4% increase requested by APS will cover general operating increases related to health insurance premium increases, merit raises for shelter staff and general operating increases associated with medical care for animals.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request aligns with Goal 2: Health and Well-being for all and Goal 3: Safe Community.
Resource Persons: David LaBarre, Director of Planning & Development, Durham County Sheriff’s Office and Anecia Jacobs, Asst. Finance Manager, 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 operation of the Durham County Animal Shelter in the amount of $730,674.63
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________