HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0070) M&C 21-0610City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/24/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0610
LOG NAME: 23AMEND SERVICE AGREEMENT S. KENT GLENN
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 53030, a Professional Services Agreement with S. Kent Glenn,
DVM for Veterinary Services for the Code Compliance Department, to Increase the Annual Amount by $75,000 for a New Annual Amount Not to
Exceed $150,000.00 Per Year
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to City Secretary Contract No. 53030, a Professional Services
Agreement with S. Kent Glenn, DVM for Veterinary Services for the Code Compliance Department, to increase the annual amount by $75,000 for
a new annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00 per year.
DISCUSSION:
The Code Compliance Department's Animal Care and Control Division uses this professional services agreement to provide care for animals
housed in the custody of the City of Fort Worth. Services performed will be spay/neuter surgeries, recovery, discharge and other tasks associated
with spay/neuter procedures for adopted and reclaimed animals.
The original agreement had a total compensation of an amount not to exceed $75,000; however, the market rate for veterinarians have increased
in the Fort Worth Metropolitan area. Current rates are $100-$125 an hour and Dr. Glenn has agreed to increase his rate to $100 per hour. Relief
veterinary services by Dr. Glenn are vital to our continued operation. Due to the overall veterinarian shortage in the United States, we are in direct
competition with private industry and other shelters for the limited number of relief veterinarians. This change in contract will help us remain
competitive in this scarce job market.
AGREEMENT TERMS - The initial term of this contract began November 6, 2019 and may be renewed for up to four additional one-year terms at
the City's option.
Business Equity: A waiver of the goal for Business Equity subcontracting requirements was requested, and approved by the DVIN, in accordance
with the applicable Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are
negligible.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as previously appropriated, in the General Fund to
support the approval of the above recommendation and execution of the amendment to the agreement. Prior to any expenditure being incurred,
the Code Compliance Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Valerie Washington 6199
Originating Business Unit Head: Brandon Bennett 6322
Additional Information Contact: David B. Carson 6336