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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

09/03/2019

BACKGROUND

As part of the daily operations at Schertz Animal Services, animals housed and cared for at the Schertz Animal Adoption Center are provided wellness exams, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, provided medication and treated for illness or injury. Over the past few months, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of animals housed at the Schertz Animal Adoption Center, with there being periods of time when the population was double the previous year. With the increased animal population, the cost of caring for the animal has increased in conjunction with the animal population.

GOAL

To authorize continued services provided by Cibolo Small Animal Hospital, which will be in excess of $50,000, not to exceed $75,000.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

The primary function of Schertz Animal Services is to provide protection for health, safety and welfare of the public within the city limits of Schertz, which is accomplished through disease control, the eradication of rabies and controlling animal population. A strong vetting program is at the center of this effort, where disease is identified, treated and eradicated.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

To continue services with Cibolo Small Animal Hospital, with services rendered being in excess of $50,000, but not to exceed $75,000.

FISCAL IMPACT

Services by Cibolo Small Animal Hospital will be funded through the Schertz Animal Services 2018 / 2019 annual budget. The fiscal impact of these services will not exceed $75,000.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of the Resolution

Attachments
Resolution 19-R-114