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Health Services Department recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Amendment II to Agreement 739-PHD0408 (044-S0910) with Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $50,000 to $90,000 to provide ongoing veterinary services through June 30, 2011 on an "as-needed" basis.
FUNDING: Adoption fees and General Fund.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $90,000
Funding
Budgeted $50,000 7/1/08 - 6/30/11
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $40,000 Increase in NTE
Total Funding Available $90,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: This Amendment increases the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement by $40,000 to allow payment of services that occurred at the end of FY 2009-10 and to provide for continued services through FY 2010-11. The Addenda budget incorporates sufficient appropriations and funding for this Amendment.
Background: Animal Services is mandated to provide spay and neuter services for animals placed in the shelter pursuant to California Food & Agriculture Code §§ 30503 and 31751.3. In the past, the County used multiple veterinarians to provide these services; however, in approximately January 2009 Animal Outreach began providing spay and neuter services on-site at the Placerville Animal Shelter. This has proven to be more efficient and cost-effective than utilizing multiple veterinary services contracts for spay and neuter services and has resulted in an increased use of this contract and a corresponding decreased use of other veterinary contracts for these services.
Compensation for Services: Payments are made to Contractor based upon monthly invoicing for actual services performed and documented per contract requirements, in accordance with Exhibit A “Rate Schedule.”
Contract Termination: This Agreement may be cancelled by either party.
Retroactive Term: This Amendment II to Agreemen...
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