HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2012-106 N.C.S. 07/02/2012 Resolution No. 2012-106 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PETALUMA
ANIMAL SERVICES FOUNDATION, AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS, TO
PROVIDE ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER SERVICES
WHEREAS, due to budget constraints, the City Council has found it necessary to reduce
the cost of the Animal Services Program; and,
WHEREAS, alternatives for providing reductions have been examined, including
staffing reductions and contracting those activities in their entirely to an outside entity; and,
WHEREAS, staff received a proposal for providing the full range of Animal Services
from the Petaluma Animal Services Foundation (PASF), and sought proposals from other entities
with the capability of providing similar services; and,
WHEREAS, PASF's proposal was the only one received; and,
WHEREAS, PASF's proposal provides the only currently viable alternative for
preserving the existing level of Animal Services provided to the community, or for expanding
and enhancing those services in the future; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that entering into an agreement with PASF to
provide Animal Services is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Petaluma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council hereby
approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Petaluma a
Professional Services Agreement with the Petaluma Animal Services Foundation, and all related
documents, in a form that is substantially the same as the summary provided in the staff report
dated July 2, 2012, to be effective August 1, 2012.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A..iovtd as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2nd day ofJuly.2012, Af (m:
by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Albertson,Barrett. Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Kearney,Vice Mayor Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None iter
ATTEST: etasticici _���I ,
City Clerk vor•
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