TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steve Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Katie Ribardiere, Animal Shelter Manager
SUBJECT: Amend Agreement No.170684B with Humane Society of Napa County & SPCA, Inc. for providing in shelter veterinary care.
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Public Works requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 170684B with Humane Society of Napa County & SPCA, Inc. increasing the contract amount by $35,000 for a new maximum of $150,000 and amending the scope of work to include providing in-shelter veterinary care.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the recommended action will allow the Napa County Animal Shelter to have a veterinarian on site to provide veterinary care services that are deemed necessary and appropriate to dogs, cats, and rabbits by mutual agreement of the veterinarian and Animal Shelter Manager.
Services to be performed at County Shelter may include:
a. General veterinary services, including but not limited to at-Shelter exams, bloodwork, vaccinations, microchipping, assistance with euthanasia determinations, treatments, record keeping, assistance with development or writing of protocols for the Shelter, and providing veterinarian advice to Shelter staff as needed.
b. Minor surgical procedures such as treatment of abscesses, minor lacerations, and foxtail removal and neutering of cats with normal anatomy as determined by the veterinarian, upon request of Animal Shelter Manager or Supervisor.
c. Behavior/training services for mutually agreed upon projects, as approved in writing by the Animal Shelter Manger
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
50400
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Approval of this agreement will allow the Animal Shelter to continue to receive discounted spay, neuter, and provide in shelter veterinary care from Napa Humane
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