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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 23143 STATE OF TEXAS § CITY SECRETARYO/,/ § 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)." 00 FR AL REMED 3. CNN KCQEARY Article IV, Section 4.02 of the contract is amended to read as follows: I�Eli, �10 "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 Amendment No.3 Contract for Animal Control Kenneling Services Page 1 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." Amendment No.3 Contract for Animal Control Kenneling Services Page 2 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. Amendment No.3 Contract for Animal Control Kenneling Services Page 3 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 G%V , 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 A- A's-sista ity Attorney Amendment No.3 Contract for Animal Control Kenneling Services Page 4 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. Printed on Recycled Paper 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 Printed on Recycled Paper 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. LW:m 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 Printed on Recycied Paper