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Regular Agenda Item 3. F.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	05/04/2021
Submitted For:	Michael O'Driscoll	Submitted By:	Michael O'Driscoll, Director
Department:	Health & Emergency Management	Division:	Health Services

Information

Request/Subject

To begin the contract termination process between Gila County Animal Control Services and Humane Society of Central Arizona, Inc. (Payson) to terminate Impound Agreement No. 016720.

Background Information

Gila County Animal Control contracts with the Humane Society of Central Arizona to provide sheltering services for stray animals in northern Gila County. Impound Agreement No. 016720 is in place for the period that began on July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, at a cost of $38,500 per year.

In 2020, Star Valley contracted with the Town of Payson Police Department to provide animal control services instead of Gila County Animal Control reducing the number of animals needing to be sheltered by the Humane Society for Gila County Animal Control. Additionally, in June of 2021, the new Gila County Animal Shelter will be completed and have approximately triple the holding capacity of our current shelter.

Evaluation

From January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020, our data shows we brought 57 dogs, 1 pig, and 1 hawk to the Humane Society of Central AZ for sheltering. With the increased capacity at our new animal facility, it will be more efficient and fiscally responsible to transport and house animals from northern Gila County in our new shelter.

Conclusion

Because it would be more efficient and fiscally responsible to transport and house the animals from northern Gila County in our new shelter in Globe, canceling the contract between Gila County Animal Control and the Humane Society of Central Arizona should be considered.

Recommendation

It is the recommendation of the Gila County Health & Emergency Management Director to begin the contract termination process with the Humane Society of Central Arizona and send the required 30-day written cancellation notice.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to direct the Health and Emergency Management Department Director to provide the Humane Society of Central Arizona, Inc. with the required 30-day written cancellation notice to terminate Impound Agreement No. 016720 that is used to provide sheltering services for stray animals in northern Gila County. (Michael O'Driscoll)

Attachments
Humane Society Central AZ Contract