City Council

5. ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES AGREEMENT The City of Tustin currently contracts with Orange County Animal Care Services for animal control, animal care, animal shelter, animal licensing, and barking dog complaint services. The existing Agreement for Provisions of Orange County Animal Care Services with the County of Orange and the City of Tustin is scheduled to expire on May 30, 2026. To ensure uninterrupted services, staff recommends that the City Council approve a new five-year Agreement with the County of Orange. Recommendation: Recommend City Council take the following actions: 1. Approve the Agreement for Provisions of Orange County Animal Care Services between the County of Orange and the City of Tustin for the period of May 31,2026, through May 30, 2031; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement for Provision of Orange County Animal Care Services between the County of Orange and the City of Tustin for ongoing services. Fiscal Impact: The current estimated cost for this agreement in Fiscal Year 2026-27 is $1.35 million, which will be incorporated into the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.