City Council

(27) 24­0645 CDs 7, 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to a Request for Proposal process for management contracts to provide for the operation of the Northeast and Jefferson Park Animal Service Centers. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Animal Services (DAS), or designee, to execute a Request for Proposals process for management contracts to provide for the operation of the Northeast and Jefferson Park Animal Service Centers, with the provision that the City furnish basic facility maintenance and utility services, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact. The facility maintenance and utility services for the Northeast Valley and Jefferson Park Animal Service Centers will continue to be provided through the Department of General Services and the City’s Water and Electricity Fund budgets, with other operational costs to be funded by the non­profit operator and its co­located partners. Financial Policies Statement: T h e M F C f u r t h e r r e p o r t s t h a t t h e recommendation stated in the report complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for intended purposes.