HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-167-12/17/1991-ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES CONTRACT HUMANE SOCIETY LARIMER COUNTY RESOLUTION 91-167
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE HUMANE
SOCIETY OF LARIMER COUNTY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
WHEREAS, since 1981, the City of Fort Collins has contracted with the Humane
Society of Larimer County for animal control enforcement and the provision of animal
shelter care facilities in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Humane Society has been both professional and dedicated in
performing the duties required under the contract; and
WHEREAS, research indicates that no other firm exists that can perform this
service locally; and
WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted and appropriated in the Police Services budget
for 1991 and 1992 for the above-mentioned services; and
WHEREAS, the City Purchasing Agent has determined that this purchase is within
the purview of the sole source exception to the competitive bidding requirements of the
City Code and Charter, and has submitted the requisite justification to the City
Manager for approval ; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed and approved the justification for this
service; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-160 (d) of the City Code requires approval of this purchasing
method by the City Council for items costing more than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000)
prior to acquisition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that
the Purchasing Agent be, and he hereby is, authorized to enter into an agreement with
the Humane Society of Larimer County for the maintenance, operation and management of
the animal shelter, including the maintenance and operation of all physical plant
facilities necessary for the efficient operation of said shelter; for animal control
services; and the provision of professional services of a doctor of veterinary medicine
and all other such necessary personnel trained in the area of animal control ; the
provision of uniforms to all animal control enforcement officers; and the provision of
humane and modern vehicles for the safe transportation of animals. In consideration
for these services, the City of Fort Collins will pay to the Humane Society the sum of
Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-six and 17/100 Dollars ($13,256. 17) per month for
the period from January 1 , 1991 through December 31 , 1992.
Passed and adopted at regular meeting of Council of the City of Fort Collins held
this 17th day of December, A.D. , 1991 .
LM
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk