Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 1/14/2020
Item Status: New
From: Kim Peacock, Animal Shelter Manager and Wayne Dyess, County Administrator
Submitted by: Kim Peacock, Animal Shelter Manager
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ITEM TITLE
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Professional Services and Consulting Agreements Related to Behavioral Assessment Services for the Baldwin County Animal Shelter
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the Behavioral Assessment Services Agreements with said agreements commencing on January 21, 2020, and continuing for a period of one (1) year, expiring January 21, 2021, with an automatic renewal for one additional one (1) year term (expiring January 21, 2022), unless terminated by either party in accordance with the terms of the Agreement; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute any additional Behavioral Assessment Services Agreements (with the same terms) in the future and have those agreements entered into the record at the next available Commission meeting.
Behavioral Assessment Services Agreements signed by contractors are forthcoming.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The Baldwin County Animal Control Advisory Board is requesting that behavioral assessment contractors be used as needed by Baldwin County Animal Shelter staff when determining whether an animal should be made available to the public. Currently, shelter staff performs at least one behavioral assessment on all animals made available for adoption by the public. At times there is a need for a third party review by a professional in the Animal and/or Veterinary field to determine whether it is safe for the animal to be made available for adoption.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: not to exceed $15,000.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 55410.5150. TBD
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Laura Coker, associate of Brad Hicks, County Attorney, on 11/01/19
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration staff and Shelter staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration staff will have Chairman sign the contracts and provide copies to Kim Peacock, Animal Shelter Manager. Shelter staff will ensure all contractors receive a copy of the executed agreements.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A