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Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Authorize the Chair to sign retroactive Agreement for Services 033-S1410 with Christine Hightower, dba High Heart Ranch, for the provision of “as requested” shelter and care of livestock in the custody and care of Animal Services for the term July 1, 2013, through April 30, 2018 with a maximum contractual obligation of $100,000 for the term of the Agreement; and
2) Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer or their designee to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 033-S1410, including amendments thereto, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not affect the dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: Fees and fines paid to Animal Services, General Fund.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $100,000
Budgeted………………………… $100,000
New Funding………………………
Savings…………………………….
Other……………………………….
Total Funding Available………… $100,000
Change To Net County Cost……. $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agreement. Funds for anticipated annual expenditures are included in the County Budget Request for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2013-14 and will be included in future County Budget Requests.
Background
High Heart Ranch (“Contractor”) has provided shelter and care to livestock in the custody of Animal Services since June 1, 2011 via Agreement for Service 116-S1210. The Contractor works closely with Animal Services staff and veterinarians to create a program specific to each animal that will provide the proper feeding and care to meet its needs. The individualized care is essential as most of the livestock in the custody of Animal Services are typically abused, neglected, or abandoned by their owner. Livestock that are adoptable or become adoptable through the rehabilitation efforts of the Contractor, Animal Services, and ...
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