19G - OC ANIMAL CARE SRVS UPDATE

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ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE SHELTER & SERVICES PAGE 12 MARCH 24, 2016 executing the two agreements. Attached is the final Participation Agreement and the Agreement for Provision of Animal Care Services, These agreements were reviewed by the City Attorney for Anaheim and the City of Garden Grove. A summary of Major Terms for both agreements Is attached, Please note that the exhibits for the Participation Agreement includes a site map, Initial conceptual design work, a copy of the executed NO[ between SOCCCD and the County, the maximum construction costs and participation formula (by city), payment schedule (for the 10 -year city payments), and the Amended Services Agreement, Although we had initially requested city commitments earlier in April, we are now requesting cities execute both agreements by April 30th. There will be no cities added after that for a three year period while design and construction Is completed and the initial operational protocols are developed at the new site. Please provide a response by April 11t' with the projected date your City Council will take action and your planned recommendation as available. This information is important as these two agreements will be presented to the Board of Supervisors for action on April 12, 2016. I would also like to take this opportunity to share that the County is taking considerable efforts to improve and upgrade the services provided by OC Animal Care. Most recently, the County has secured the services of a Shelter expert to assist in evaluating our current practices, with the expectation that she and her team will make recommendations regarding "best practices" for Shelter operations. We expect that you will be contacted as a part of this effort. The final recommendations will be reviewed with contract cities, animal advocates, rescues, and the general public in the preparation of an action plan. Dr, Jennifer Hawkins, Shelter Director, is available to provide details on this project and respond to any questions you may have regarding the services provided by OC Animal Care, Thank you for your assistance in expediting this matter. Your continued partnership in providing Animal Shelter and Field Services is appreciated. Please give me a call at 714.480- 2788 with any questions you may have regarding the two agreements, Yours truly, ,�. 41,2�y Date OC Community Resources C: Frank Kim, County Executive Officer Mark Denny, Chief Operating Officer Attachments: Summary of Major Terms Participation Agreement Agreement for Provision of Animal Care Services 19G -4