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Council Communication
DATE: 09/24/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0186
LOG NAME: 23RABIES CONTROL FOR TOWN OF DALWORTHINGTON GARDENS
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of Interlocal Agreement with City of Dalworthington Gardens for the Purpose of Providing Limited Animal and Rabies Control
Services and Rabies Specimen Shipments During Fiscal Year 2020 (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS).
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Dalworthington Gardens for the purpose
of providing limited animal and rabies control services and rabies specimen shipments through September 30, 2020.
DISCUSSION:
The Code Compliance Department, Animal Care and Control Division, has historically assisted Tarrant County and various municipalities within
the county by providing limited animal control services and shipping of specimens to the Bureau of Laboratories in Austin for testing related to
rabies control. Services include the kenneling of impounded animals, euthanasia, disposal services and specimen shipping.
Section 791.011 of the Texas Government Code provides that a local government may contract with another local government to perform
"governmental functions and services," which includes functions and services related to public health and welfare. Under this provision, the City of
Fort Worth (City) may enter into an Interlocal Agreement so that the Animal Care and Control Division may provide animal control, animal
impoundment, boarding, quarantine, euthanasia and disposal services to a municipality.
The following fee schedule comprises the Fiscal Year 2020 fees:
SERVICE
Fiscal Year 2020 FEE
Flat Per Animal Fee for all Services
$400.00 per animal
Head Preparation and Shipment
$200.00 per animal head
Education Services Staff Charge �1$70.00
per hour
In addition to the above fees, Animal Care and Control will also collect fees from owners from the City of Dalworthington Gardens, as follows:
SERVICE
L YEAR 2020 FEE PER RECLAIMED
FANI
AL
Rabies Vaccination Fee
$9.00
Spay or Neuter Fee
Per Cat
$50.00
Per Dog
$80.00
Microchip Fee
$12.00
Daily Board Fees
Kenneling (dog, cat, small animal)
1$30.00 per day
Kenneling (other than dogs, cats or small
animals) $30.00 per day
Quarantined Animals $50.00 per day
This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: City of Dalworthington Gardens.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This contract will be with a governmental entity, state agency or public institution of higher education: Town
of Dalworthington Gardens
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that the Animal Care and Control Division of the Code Compliance Department will be responsible for the
collection and deposit of funds due to the City under these Agreements. Upon receipt, these funds will be deposited into the General Fund, Code
Compliance Department, Animal Care and Control Division and prior to any expense made, the Code Compliance Department also 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 6345
Additional Information Contact: Tim Morton 7204