To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Renewal of Professional Services Agreement for Veterinary Services with McKinleyville Animal Care Center for Fiscal Year 2026-27
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Retroactively approve the Professional Services Agreement between McKinleyville Animal Care Center and the County of Humboldt (Attachment 1) to provide veterinary services for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the agreement; and
3. Authorize the Sheriff to sign amendments and extensions to the agreement in accordance with Purchasing Policy and after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management, and the County Administrative Office.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Animal Shelter in McKinleyville requires support from a nearby veterinary clinic to ensure that exams and procedures are available as needed and on an urgent basis. McKinleyville Animal Care Center is the only provider willing to contract with the county at this time that is near the Animal Shelter. The McKinleyville Animal Care Center has worked reliably with the county for years.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund Contribution (1100-278), Spay/Neuter Fees from Trust (201001)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
|
Expenditures (1100,278) |
FY26-27 |
FY27-28 Projected* |
FY28-29 Projected* |
|
Budgeted Expenses |
$189,600 |
$195,288 |
$201,147 |
|
Additional Appropriation Requested |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
Total Expenditures |
$189,600 |
$195,288 |
$201,147 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
|
Funding Sources (1100, 278) |
FY26-27 |
FY27-28 Projected* |
FY28-29 Projected* |
|
General Fund |
$189,600 |
$195,288 |
$201,147 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$189,600 |
$195,288 |
$201,147 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The attached agreement with the McKinleyville Animal Care Center does not have a maximum amount payable per year, and instead includes rates for services, which varies based on the service and animal weight. However, staff have estimated the agreement will cost $189,600 for Fiscal Year 2026-27. See attachment 1 - Exhibit B for rates.
Expenditure appropriations related to the attached agreement was included in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget for the Animal Shelter (budget unit 1100-278) in the amount of $189,600. Funding for this agreement is available through Spay/Neuter Fees and the General Fund contribution.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
No impact to staffing.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose not to approve this contract, but that is not advised as this is an established relationship and there are currently no other providers close enough in proximity to the Animal Shelter that will do this work.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Professional Services Agreement with MACC
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 01/04/22
File No.: 21-1658