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CONTRACT NO.
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
AMENDMENT NO 3
CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
KENNELING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, Texas (City) and the Humane Society of North
Texas, .Inc. (Society) made and entered into City Secretary Contract No. 18739, which
was authorized by the City Council by M&C— 13059 on the 17th day of September, 1991
and which was amended by City Secretary Contract No. 20498, which was authorized by
the City Council by M&C -- 14123, on the 21' day of December, 1993 and which was
amended by City Secretary Contract No. 20628, which was authorized by the City
Council by M&C—14504 on the 0 day of October, 1994; and
WHEREAS, said contract expires on September 30,1997, and City and Society each
desire to extend said contract for an additional of six months; and
WHEREAS-on the 1�a�� day of 1997 the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth adopted M C L' - 14�a> authorizing the City
manager to execute this contract amendment;
NOW THEREFORE, City and Society, acting herein by and through their duly
authorized representatives, enter into the following contract amendment:
1.
Article IV, Section 4.01 of the contract is amended to read as follows
"4.01. During City's fiscal year 1994-1995, City agrees to pay Society five
dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) per day per nonquarantined animal up to a maximum of
three (3) days, exclusive of the date of delivery of the animal to Society by City. During
City's fiscal year 1995-1996, said fee shall be five dollars and seventy-five cents ($5.75).
During City's fiscal year 1996-1997, said fee shall be six dollars ($6.00). During City's
fiscal year 1997-1998, said fee shall be seven dollars and twenty-five cents ($7.25)."
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3. CNN KCQEARY
Article IV, Section 4.02 of the contract is amended to read as follows:
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"4.02. During City's fiscal year 1994-1995, City agrees to pay Society
five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) per day per each nonowned animal quarantined for
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Kenneling Services
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rabies or other such observation at the insistence of the City. During City's fiscal year
1995-1996, said fee shall be five dollars and seventy-five cents ($5.75). During City's
fiscal year 1996-1997, said fee shall be six dollars ($6.00). During City's fiscal year
1997-1998, said fee shall be seven dollars and twenty-five cents ($7.25)."
4.
Article IV, Section 4.03 of the contract is amended to read as follows:
"4.03. Society agrees to charge a kenneling fee of no more than twelve
dollars ($12.00) per day to the owner of any animal delivered to Society by City for
quarantine. If the animal's owner fails or refuses to take possession of the animal and pay
Society the kenneling fee at the conclusion of the quarantine period, City shall pay
Society five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) for each day that the animal was required to be
in quarantine, up to a maximum of 10 days, during City's fiscal year 1994-1995. During
City's fiscal year 1995-1996, said fee shall be five dollars and seventy-five cents ($5.75).
During City's fiscal year 1996-1997, said fee shall be six dollars ($6.00). During City's
fiscal year 1997-1998, said fee shall be seven dollars and twenty-five cents ($7.25)."
5.
Article IV, Section 4.04 of the contract is amended to read as follows:
"4.04. Animals picked up by City for delivery to Society at the request of
an owner will become the property of Society upon delivery. Society may euthanize such
animal upon delivery. No daily charge shall be made to the City; however, during City's
fiscal year 1994-1995, City agrees to pay Society five dollars and fifty cents ($5.50) per
animal euthanized. During City's fiscal year 1995-1996, said fee shall be five dollars and
seventy-five cents ($5.75). During City's fiscal year 1996-1997, said fee shall be six
dollars ($6.00). During City's fiscal year 1997-1998, said fee shall be seven dollars and
twenty-five cents ($7.25). Written documentation shall be provided by City prior to
euthanization."
6.
Article VI Section 6.01 of the contract is amended to read as follows:
"6.01 The term of this contract shall be from October 1, 1994, through March 31,
1998, dependent upon annual appropriation by City during said term."
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Kenneling Services
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7.
Exhibit"A" of this contract is amended to read as follows:
"Fee Schedule for 1997-1998
I. Annual License Fees:
A. At Animal control or by mail $10.00
B. At veterinary clinic 7.00
C. At Humane Society 7.00
D. Duplicate for lost tag 5.00
E. For pot-bellied pigs 50.00
II. Impoundment Fees: (dogs only)
A. Owner's ls`occurrence 65.00
B. Owner's 2"d occurrence 85.00
C. Owner's 3`d occurrence 105.00
D. Owner's 4`t'occurrence 150.00
Proper documentation will result in the following discounts:
E. Dog has current rabies vaccination -10.00
F. Dog has current city registration -10.00
G. Dog has been spayed/neutered -25.00
H. Dog is less that four months old -45.00
(This discount shall not be added to
those in E., F., or G., of this section.)
III. Daily Board Fees:
A. Kennel (small animal, dog , or cat) 7.25
B. Kennel (other than above) 10.00
C. Quarantined animals (pursuant to § 4.03) 12.00
IV.Daily Miscellaneous Impoundment Fees:
A. Rabbits, nonprohibited reptiles or fowls 15.00
B. Livestock 100.00
C. Prohibited animals 200.00
V. Administrative Fee
Administrative fee based on five percent (5%) of daily boarding charged to owners of
reclaimed animals.
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Kenneling Services
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And further, a cop of M&C �- ��9� Adopted by the City Council on the
day of —�__ 1997 is attached hereto and incorporated
herein.
Executed this day of ;1997.
ACCEPTED: ACCEPTED:
Humane Society of North Texas,Inc. City of Fort Worth
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By: By
Modean Barry Libby Watson
President Assistant City Manager
�f ATTEST:
Contract utho ization w
Date Alice Church
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY
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A's-sista ity Attorney
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Kenneling Services
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
09/16/97 C-16298 50HUMANE 1 of 3
SUBJECT CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL KENNELING SERVICES WITH THEHUMANE
SOCIETY,OF NORTH TEXAS°
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment
to City Secretary's Contract No. 18739 to extend the Animal Control kenneling contract with the
Humane Society of North Texas for six (6) months beginning October 1 , 1997, and ending March
31, 1998, and to amend the fee agreement for the quarantine, kenneling, and euthanization of
animals.
DISCUSSION:
On September 17, 1991, the City Council approved M&C C-13059, authorizing a three (3) year
contract with the Humane Society of North Texas (Society) for kenneling services at the rate of
$3.00 per animal per day.
On December 21, 1993, the City Council approved M&C C-14123, authorizing the City Manager
to execute an amended contract with the Society increasing the kenneling fees from $3.00 per
animal per day to $4.32 per animal per day. This increase became retroactive to October 1,
1993.
On October 4, 1994, the City Council approved M&C C-14504, authorizing the City Manager to
amend the contract with the Society to provide kenneling services according to the following fee
schedule:
1) $5.50 per animal per day effective from October 1, 1994 through
September 30, 1995
2) $5.75 per animal per day effective from October 1 , 1995 through
September 30, 1996
3) $6.00 per animal per day effective from October 1 , 1996 through
September 30, 1997
On September 25, 1996, the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of North Texas informed
the City that the Society intends to terminate its contractual arrangement with the City effective
October 1 , 1997. Under Section 6.24 of the contract with the Society, the Society may
terminate the contractual agreement with the City by giving one year's notice in writing to the
City.
On May 13, 1997, Ms. Modean Barry, President of the Board of Directors of the Humane Society
of North Texas, informed Dr. James Agyemang, Animal Control Manager, that the Board of
Directors had agreed to extend the kenneling contract until March 31, 1998, while the City builds
the Animal Care and Control Facility. The Board also required an increase in fees from $6.00 per
animal per day to $7.25 per animal per day effective October 1 , 1997.
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silty of Fort Worth, Texas
Communication Mayor and Council
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
09/16/97 -16298 50HUMANE 2 of 3
SUBJECT CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL KENNELING SERVICES WITH THE HUMANE
SOCIETY OF NORTH TEXAS
Exhibit "A" Of this contract is amended to read as follows:
FEE SCHEDULE
Current Daily Board Fees
A. Kennel (Dog, Cat, or Small Animal) $6.00
B. City Quarantine (Dog or Cat) $6.00
Proposed Daily Board-Fees
A. Kennel (bog, Cat, or Small Animal); $7.25
B. City Quarantine (Dog or Cat) $7.25
PROJECTED KENNELING COSTS
OCTOBER 1 1997 MARCH 31 1998
KENNELING COSTS CURRENT PROPOSED
Estimated # Impounded* 8,790 8,790
Average # of Days Held** = 2.7 Days 2.7 Days
Dollar Cost/Day/Annual = $6.00 $7.25
Total Holding Days = 23,733 23,733
Total Cost of Kenneling $142,398 $172,064
Fee Collection at the Society*** $41,223` $41,223
Projected Total Due to the Society = $101,175 $130,841
Balance Due Society Due To Rate Increase = $29,666
* Based on # of animals impounded from October 1, 1996 to March 31, 1997
** Includes animals reclaimed or euthanized upon arrival at the Society
*** Based on fees collected by the Society from October 1, 1996.to March 31 , 1997
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City ®,f Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council is
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME JPAGE
09/16/97 1 C-16298 50HUMANE 3 of 3
SUBJECT CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL KENNELING SERVICES WITH THE HUMANE
SOCIETY OF NORTH TEXAS
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Fiscal Services certifies that funds will be available in the FY 1997-98 General
Fund, operating budget, when appropriated.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT . CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
Libby Watson 7201
Originating Department Head: COWL
Libby Watson 7201 (from) SEP 1& 1Q0T
GG01 539120 0504001 $131,000
For Additional Information
Contact: Citp soargWy
City of Fort W(jith,t,�444
Libby Watson 7201
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