REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ALMA G. TORRES, Director
Animal Center Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the First Amendment to the service agreement with 24/7 Pet Vets, a California Corporation, in the amount of $150,000 for a total contract amount of $450,000 for emergency veterinary services at the Fresno Animal Center. Does not extend the date of this agreement which expires on June 30, 2025.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Fresno (City) and 24/7 Pet Vets, a California Corporation, in the amount of $150,000 for a total contract amount of $450,000 for the emergency veterinary services agreement. This would allow for continued emergency and/or after-hours veterinary medical care as required by Penal Code 597.1(c)(1) to injured dogs and cats found without their owner in the City of Fresno. This amendment does not extend the date of the agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Animal Center is mandated by state law to provide emergency veterinary care for injured animals found without their owner per California Penal Code 597.1(c)(1). On June 27, 2024, Council approved a $300,000 services agreement with 24/7 Pet Vets to meet this mandate. Due to a higher than anticipated service demand and prior-year costs carryover, the initial approved spending authority has been fully expended. Approval of the First Amendment will allow for the service agreement to increase by $150,000 to $450,000 and allow continued emergency care when the Animal Center is closed or when veterinary staff is not available. This agreement is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2025.
BACKGROUND
As the Department responsible for the state mandated animal control, the Animal Center is required by Penal Code 597.1(c)(1) to provide emergency veterinary care to all injured domestic animals found without their owners within City of Fresno jurisdiction.
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