RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

 

Recommendation:

That the City Council approve the attached agreement between Los Angeles County and the City of Hermosa Beach for Animal Control Services and authorize Mayor to sign agreement.

 

Background:

The City's last renewed service agreement was for five years, commencing July 1, 1996 and due to expiration on June 30, 2001. We have contracted with the County of Los Angeles for these services since 1972.

 

Analysis:

We have enjoyed a tremendous working relationship over the past 29 years with County Animal Shelter #3. There have been many times, when unusual circumstances arise that they have cooperated in finding a workable solution. They have provided, over the years, training for our officers including a ride-along program, at no charge to the City, as well as many other "above and beyond the call of duty" kinds of benefits to the City of Hermosa Beach.

The current service agreement before you is for a five year period with an expiration date of June 30, 2006. A breakdown of the increases/decreases in service fees is as follows:

SERVICE	CURRENT RATE	PROPOSED RATE	INCREASE/ DECREASE
Impounding of a dog or cat	$8.56 per day	$9.02 per day	$.46
Holding a dog or cat for observation	$10.02 per day	$14.41 per day	$4.39
Disposal of deal animals	$4.45 per animal	$4.00 per animal	<$.45>

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