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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the Purchasing Agent be authorized to issue a confirming purchase order in the amount of $14,135 to Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center for the care of a neglected horse that was in the possession of the Public Health Department's Animal Control Division.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: Public Health Department's Animal Control Division budget.
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Reason for Recommendation: Penal Code Section 597.1 requires Animal Control to seek the appropriate care and treatment for ill animals in their possession. In May of 2006, the Public Health Department's Animal Control Division took possession of a horse that became ill as a result of neglect. The horse was initially treated by Foothill Mobile Vet. The horse did not respond to treatment and was ultimately transferred to Loomis Basin Veterinary Hospital in Loomis, California to undergo surgery.
The Public Health Department has received an invoice for the care and treatment of the horse in the amount of $14,135.00. The total cost exceeds the Purchasing Agent's signature authority; therefore, your Board is requested to authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue and execute a confirming purchase order to Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center to pay for the outstanding invoice.
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[This section will appear on the Agenda and will be modified by the Clerk as necessary]Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change in net county cost.
Action to be taken following Board approval: The Procurement and Contracts Division will issue a purchase order in the amount of $14,135.00 to Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center, and the Public Health Department will process payment for same.