The Chief of Police is presenting a resolution to approve a one-year contract extension with the Alamo Heights Kennel Club. The kennel club has provided exceptional boarding services for stray and domestic animals over the previous three-year contract. They have agreed to another one-year extension. The kennel club has proposed a moderate fee increase for boarding animals after 40 days, and boarding costs are accounted for in the police department budget. The city attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed resolution and contract extension.

1. A Resolution Approving a One
Year Contract Extension With
Alamo Heights Kennel Club
Presented By: Rick Pruitt
Chief of Police
Item # 12
City Council Meeting
August 28, 2017

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● On June 13, 2016, the City of Alamo Heights
passed a Resolution extending the previously
approved three year contract agreement with
the Alamo Heights Kennel Club
• The contract agreement provides for the
boarding of stray and domestic animals
Background

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• The Alamo Heights Kennel Club has provided
exceptional service to the Alamo Heights
Animal Care Services Program during the
contract period
• The Alamo Heights Kennel Club owner has
agreed to a new one year contract extension
Background

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• Consistent with the City’s efforts to safely hold
stray domestic animals until owners are found
or unclaimed animals are in a safe and humane
environment until they are adopted or
transferred into other rescue organizations
Policy Analysis

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• The Alamo Heights Kennel Club has proposed
a moderate increase in the fee schedule for
boarding domestic animals after 40 days
● Boarding costs are projected into the animal
care services line item of the police depart-
ment budget
Fiscal Impact

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• The City will remain responsible for the costs
of veterinary services of boarded animals
Fiscal Impact

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City Attorney Michael Brenan reviewed and
approved the proposed Resolution and contract
agreement
Coordination