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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: (January 9, 1996)
SUBJECT:
Approval of Agreement Providing For Services To Operate The
East County Animal Shelter ( A Cooperative Effort of the Cities
of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and Alameda County)
(Report Prepared by: Paul S. Rankin, Assistant City Manager)
EXHIBITS ATTACHED
1.
Copy of Agreement For The Maintenance And Operation
Of The East County Animal Shelter
2. Resolution Authorizing The Execution of the Agreement
RECOMMENDATION: ~
Adopt Resolution and direct Staff to proceed with participation
in the oversight of the Shelter as part of the Shelter Operations
Advisory Committee.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
NEW FACILITY
The new facility replaces an aging inadequate shelter which is currently located on property near
the former Santa Rita Jail site. As with the former jail site, this property is intended to be
developed by the A4tmeda County Surplus Property Authority in the future. The new facility is
located in the City of Dublin on Gleason Drive at Barnett Street. This location is adjacent to
County Public Works facilities on Alameda County property designated for Governmental uses.
The size of the new facility was designed to accommodate additional growth beyond the current
population serviced from the existing shelter. The following is a comparison of the new shelter with
the old shelter:
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Number of Dog Runs
Number of Cat Cages
Outdoor Corral/Livestock
Old Animal Shelter
26
33
Stables / 1 Corral
Night Drop Cages
None
New Animal Shelter
42
82
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In addition, future unfinished expansion space was included in the facility to accommodate an
additional 16 dog runs in the future. The unfinished areas include the slabs as well as the intricate
floor sanitary drains.
Although the physical size of the new facility will be capable of accommodating more animals than
the current facility, the operating cost will be directly related to the policies and procedures used by
the Shelter Operator. For example, a successful program to reduce unwanted animals may reduce
the need to incur future capital costs associated with finishing the expansion areas. The design of
the dog run areas can also be utilized in a manner which can double the capacity in certain areas.
Although keeping more than one dog in a run may be less desirable for various reasons, the
economic costs associated with shelter operations in an era of declining resources may dictate these
types of operational considerations.
STRUCTURE OF THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT
The County met with representatives from all of the participating jurisdictions to develop a process
to select the operator of the new Animal Shelter. Alameda County General Services Agency
developed a Request For Proposal (RFP) package and it was distributed to potential operators.
Alameda County Sheriffs Department was the only respondent to the RFP. The Sheriffs
Department is the current operator of the East County Shelter as well as the Fairmont Shelter
which serves Castro Valley and other western unincorporated portions of Alameda County.
Sheriffs Department Staff met with City Staff to further explain their proposal and negotiate an
agreement. The result of this process is an Agreement which has been structured with three
primary components.
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Agreement
A formal Agreement is to be executed by each of the participating entities Council/Board. The
Agreement outlines how the agencies will jointly contribute towards the operating cost of the New
Animal Shelter. The costs are based upon the ratio of animals received at the Shelter from each
jurisdiction. For Fiscal Year 1995/96 the City of Dublin represents 14.75% of the Shelter operating
costs. The County reviews usage statistics on a calendar year basis and uses this information for the
following Fiscal Year. In accordance with the proposed Agreement the City will be receiving by
March 31, 1996, information related to any change in the percentage for Fiscal Year 1996/97.
Another important issue covered by the Agreement is the establishment of a Shelter Operations
Advisory Committee. Each of the participating entities will appoint a Staff Member to participate
on the Committee. The intent of the Committee was to grant the cities greater input over the
operation of a facility which will be primarily owned by the cities. The 1995/96 share of the Animal
Shelter allocated to Alameda County is less than 10%. Therefore, the cities represent the largest
portion of the financing for both the construction and operation of the Animal Shelter. Further, .
both Livermore and the City of Pleasanton currently provide their own Animal Control Field':
Services.
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The Agreement is intended to serve as a basic framework regardless of whether the County Sheriff
or another service provider is selected to operate the Shelter. The County Staff required that the
Proposed Agreement restrict the ability of the Committee to review and recommend procedures
associated with the Shelter operations, as long as the Sheriff is the Shelter Operator. This section
can only be modified with unanimous agreement of all parties including the County. In essence the
County has the ability to veto changes related to this particular section, which are desired by the
Cities. All other amendments can be made with approval of a majority of the participating entities
(See Exhibit 1 Page 3: section 5).
Memorandum of Understanding
The second element of the Agreement is attached to the Agreement as Exhibit B, is a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOD) with the Shelter, Operator (Alameda County Sheriffs Department). The
MOU format was used since the "Operator" is also an Operating Department of one of the
participating entities. The proposed structure also has a unique element since the Sheriff is a
separate elected County Official. If an unrelated entity were operating the Shelter this attachment
would have been in the form of a contract.
The MOU establishes the services to be provided; timing and format of the billing; recognition of
the Shelter Operations Advisory Committee; Insurance Indemnification; and the term of the MOU.
The proposed MOU provides for a three year term. Either the Sheriff or the Participating Entities
have the option of terminating the MOU on an annual basis. Notice must be provided by January
15th in order to be effective for the following June 30th.
Section IV(12) Page B-6 represents a new element compared to the current agreement. The section
gives the Participating Entities the authority to establish the fees to be established at the Shelter.
. .This revenue is a direct offset against the shelter operating costs. In the past, the County has
established all fees without any consultation with the City. The MOU discusses that it would be
desirable to have uniform fees among the jurisdictions. However, it will be possible for the
jurisdictions to have greater input on the establishment of these fees, which can affect the net
operating cost of the service.
Sheriff's Department Response To RFP
The third element included as part of the Agreement is the Sheriffs Department response to the
Request For Proposal, as modified. This provides the Staff of the participating entities with
detailed information related to the Shelter Operations. Although the Sheriffs Department had
informally submitted various documents to City Staff in the past, this action will incorporate the
information as part of the Agreement.
In their response, the Sheriffs Department maintained the status quo on most of the procedural
operations. For example, the Shelter is open to the public regularly seven days each week from
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is the same as the current operating schedule. The County Sheriff has
also proposed to maintain the current holding policy which is 5 days for strays and 10 days for
identifiable owned animals.
The biggest change implemented by the County in the proposal is a modification of the personnel
. classifications utilized to supervise the day to day shelter operations. In the past, this function has
, been primarily handled by sworn Sheriff's Department personnel. In the proposal the Sherifrs
Department has established a civilian Senior Field Services Officer to handle the on-going
operations. Only a portion of this position is allocated to the East County Shelter. The proposal
provides th;tt 25% of the costs associated with this position, will be allocated to other County
Operations not subject to this Agreement. The County has also indicated that after the first
transition year they will be reducing the current 30% of the Sergeant position which is allocated to
the East County Shelter.
COST OF SERVICES
Attachment C to the MOU (second to the last page of Exhibit 1 of the Staff Report) outlines the
total annual gross operating costs associated with the operation of the new East County Shelter.
Due to the delay in beginning operations at the new site, the annual cost for Fiscal Year 1995/96
should be less than the figure presented.
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The Sheriff's Department has committed to gross costs for: salaries, benefits, supplies and overhead
which are estimated not to exceed $340,168. As previously noted the gross cost is offset by shelter
revenue. In Fiscal Year 1994/95 the Sheriffs Department reported total revenues of approximately
$35,000 credited against the operating cost. This revenue is applied as a credit against the gross
operating cost before the agencies are billed.
The cost component also has a section referred to as "Direct Costs" which includes one time
purchases necessary to furnish and operate the facility as well as annual maintenance charges.
Both of these areas will be billed based upon actual costs. The following is a breakdown of the
estimated Direct Costs based upon the first year of service:
Computer Equipment
Furnishings
MaintenancelUtilities
TOTAL Estimate FY 1995/96
$ 24,650
24,574
128.428
$177,652
Given that the furnishings and computer equipment are necessary for the initial operations, the full .':
amount of the estimated costs are anticipated to be incurred in Fiscal Year 1995/96. The
maintenance and utilities figure represents an annual estimate developed by the County General
Services Agency. Given that it is a new building and no historical data on maintenance / utilities
existed, this estimate is believed to be a high figure. In the upcoming year, better information
should become available.
The following table outlines total estimated 1995/96 Shelter Expenses as presented in the Sheriff's
Department Proposal and which will be used for billing purposes in the current Fiscal Year:
OPERATIONS
Salaries and Benefits
Services & Supplies
County Indirect Charges (Overhead)
Estimated MaintenancelUtilities
Sub-total Gross Estimated Operating Costs
Less: Est. Revenue (Based on 94/95 actual)
Sub-total Estimated Net Annual Cost
ONE-TIME START-UP EXPENSES
Computer Equipment
Furnishings
Sub-total Estimated One-Time Costs
TOTAL
OPERATION
ESTIMATED
DUBLIN SHARE
$ 245,381
52,281
42,506
128.428
$ 468,596
< 35.000>
$ 433,596
$ 63.955
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$ 24,650
24.574
$ 49,224
$ 7.261
The estimated City of Dublin share of the operating expenses are within the amounts contained in
the Adopted 1995/96 City Budget. As noted, in some cases these figures are estimates and the final
amount is anticipated to be less due to the delay in opening the New Shelter. Also, the actual credit
for estimated revenue may vary from the prior year.
. COST CHANGES AFFECTING FY 1996/97
The County has agreed to adhere for the remainder of Fiscal Year 1995/96, to the personnel costs
presented in the original RFP response submitted by the Sheriff and dated April 6, 1995. In
accordance with the Agreement, the County Sheriff will be presenting a cost estimate for 1996/97 on
or before March 31, 1996. The budget and changes will be reviewed and discussed with the Shelter
Operations Advisory Committee prior to consideration by each agency as part of the City Budget
process.
As previously mentioned, the Sheriffs staffing proposal utilizes new classifications of personnel.
The original cost proposal utilized estimated salary ranges based upon the County Animal Control
part-time hourly employee rates. The County Staff advised the cities in November, that the County
Civil Service Division has now established a higher than anticipated salary range for the Animal
Control Aide positions. The established salary is approximately $1,116 more than the cost included
in the original proposal. As previously noted, the County has committed to absorbing these
additional costs for the remainder of the current Fiscal Year.
Staff has indicated to County representatives a concern about the impact of this change on the
future operating cost. Once benefits and indirect charges are added to the higher salary range this
one item has the potential of adding an additional $62,000 to the annual operating cost. This would
increase the Gross Operating Cost by approximately 13%, without any consideration of increases in
any other budgeted items. The County has responded that they will address these budgetary issues
and options with the Committee in the upcoming months.
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement and adopt the Resolution. The
Resolution will do the following: 1) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement; 2) Authorize
the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheriffs Department as
the operator of the facility; and 3) Designate the City Manager or his designee to represent the City
of Dublin on the Shelter Operations Advisory Committee.
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AGREEMENT AMONG THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA AND
THE CITIES OF DUBLIN, LIVERMORE AND PLEASANTON
FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE
EAST COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
TItis AGREEMENT is entered into by and among the County of Alameda (hereinafter
referred to as "COUNTY") and the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton
(hereinafter referred to as "CITIES") and shall be effective as of . This
AGREEMENT is entered into in consideration of the following matters:
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the CITIES have determined that the construction of a
new animal shelter is necessary to provide service to the CITIES and unincorporated
COUNTY area; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the CITIES entered into an AGREEMENT dated
September 15, 1992, regarding the cost sharing for the construction of a new animal
shelter; and .
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the CITIES (hereinafter referred to as "PARTICIPATING
ENTIl 11::5") desire to enter into this AGREEMENT in order to set forth the governing of
shelter operations and maintenance including the method for sharing the cost of these
services.
NOW, TI-IEREFORE, the PARTICIPATING ENllllJ::S agree as follows:
1. Purpose of Agreement
The PARTICIPATING EN'llllliS agree to enter into this AGREEMENT for the
purpose of establishing the governance of the operations and maintenance of the
East County Animal Shelter (hereinafter referred to as "SHELTER") including the
method for sharing the cost of SHELTER services.
2. Shelter Operations Advisory Committee
For the purposes of this AGREEMENT, a Shelter Operations Advisory Committee
(hereinafter referred to as "COMMITTEE") shall be formed and comprised of one
representative from each of the P ARTICIP A TING EN 11ll.tS. On an annual basis,
one of the members sl).all act as the chairperson for the COMMITTEE and shall2serve as the liaison with. any contractor / agency providing services or affiliated
with SHELTER.
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The COMMITTEE shall be responsible for the following:
A. Review the Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets and Fees .
and make recommendations to the respective elected bodies of each
member's agency.
B. Review and make recommendations as appropriate to the member's
respective elected bodies regarding contracts including any contract for a
SHELTER services provider.
C. Review and recommend procedures to the shelter operator to be used in
the SHELTER regarding the processing of animals and services provided
to the public.
D. Review and establish facility maintenance practices and procedures.
E. Initiate and when appropriate review information intended to inform and
educate the public regarding the animal control services and policies of the
P ARTICIP A TING ENI1TIES.
F. Review and recommend risk management procedures to the shelter
operator.
Members of the COMMITTEE shall attempt to have all recommendations and decisions . '_
based on the consensus of the COMMITTEE's members. In the absence of consensus,
a majority vote (three members) is required. Matters subject to approval of the
PARTICIPATING EN llllliS require a majority vote (three agencies) for adoption.
The COMMITTEE shall meet at least quarterly each year.
3. Cost Sharing
The PARTICIPATING ENTITIES agree to share the cost of SHELTER operations
and maintenance. The cost sharing ratio for the SHELTER shall be based on the
total number of live animals handled at the SHELTER on behalf of each CITY and
the COUNTY for the previous calendar year ending December 31 based on the
formula set forth in Exhibit A. The cost sharing ratio resulting from data for the
calendar year ending December 31 will be applicable to each succeeding fiscal
year commencing July 1.
Any funds due as a result of the sharing ratio as described herein, shall be due
and payable on a quarterly basis to the service provider selected by the
COMMITTEE through contractual agreement.
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Shelter Services Provider
The PARTICIPATING ENTITIES intend to utilize a service provider for the "day-
to-day" operations of the SHELTER. Such services may include, but are not
limited to, the receiving of live animals, providing live animals at the SHELTER
with food, water, farrier and/or veterinary care, euthanizing animals, not
otherwise adopted, redeemed, sold or donated to adoption organizations, the
disposing of dead animals, maintaining records regarding SHELTER activities
including financial matters, preparation of annual operating budget, SHELTER
maintenance, and public information services.
5. Contract Amendments
This AGREEMENT fully expresses the intent of the PARTICll'ATING EN llllliS
with respect to the maintenance and operation of the SHELTER. Any
modification/amendment, or alternation of the terms and conditions of this
AGREEMENT must be by means of a contract amendment approved by a
majority of the PARTICll'ATING EN llll,ES. Except that d':lring the term that the
Alameda County Sheriff's Department is the service provider, any modification
and/ or changes to Section 2C of the agreement shall require the approval of the
CITIES and the COUNTY. No oral conversation between any officer or employee
of the P ARTIell' A TING ENITl lliS shall modify any of the tenns and conditions
of this AGREEMENT.
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Indemnification
It is understood and agreed that pursuant to Government Code Section 895.4 each
entity shall, to the extent permitted by law, defend, indemnify and hold harmless
every other entity and its officers and employees, from all claims, suits, or actions
of every named kind and description resulting from indemnitor performance of
the AGREEMENT, excluding any injuries, death, damage or liability resulting
from the negligence or willful misconduct of the inde:mnitee or its officers or
employees.
7. Severability
If any term or provision of this AGREEMENT shall to any extent be determined
by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable the remainder
of this AGREEMENT shall not be effected thereby, and each term and provision
of this AGREEMENT shall be valid.
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Term of Agreement
This AGREEMENT shall be in full force and effect unless otherwise terminated
by a majority of the P ARTIell' A TING ENTI flliS.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
A TrEST:
By:
By:
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City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
City Attorney
CITY OF LIVERMORE
ATTEST:
By: By:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: .
City Attorney
CITY OF PLEASANTON
ATTEST:
By: By:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
City Attorney
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KELVIN BOOTY, COUNTY COUNSEL
By:
PP\3CONTRAC,JO
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President, Board of Supervisors
County of Alameda
Exhibit A
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EXAMPLE ONLY
NUMBER OF LNE
ANIMAL HANDLED
COST SHARING
RATIO
Entity A
Entity B
Entity C
Entity D
Total
286
482
1,658
842
3,268
8.75%
14.75%
50.73%
25.77%
100.00%
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES
Exhibit B
This Memorandum of Understanding, made and entered into this day of
. 1995 by and among the Alameda County Sheriff's Department, hereinafter
referred to as "OPERATOR", and the cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton and the
County, hereinafter referred to collectively and individually as "PARTICIPATING
ENTIllES".
References to East County Animal Shelter, hereinafter referred to as "SHELTER,"
shall mean the facility located at 4595 Gleason Avenue, Dublin, California.
References to OPERATOR shall mean the Alameda County Sheriff's Department
as the SHELTER service provider.
References to CfTIES shall mean the cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton.
The CITIES' responsibilities may be delegated to a third party under contract with the
corresponding city.
References to COMMTITEE shall mean the Shelter Operation Advisory Committee
created in the Agreement among the County of Alameda and the Cities of Dublin,
Livermore and Pleasanton.
RECITALS:
a. The PARTICIPATING ENTITIES are desirous of contracting with the
OPERATOR for the performance of animal shelter services.
b. The OPERA TOR is agreeable to rendering such services on the termsaand conditions hereinafter set forth.
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c. Such contracts are authorized by Section 51300 et seq. of the
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d. The City of Dublin contracts for Animal Control Field Services and
Animal Licensing with Alameda County under a separate agreement.
lliEREFORE, TIlE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
OPERATOR agrees to provide animal shelter services to P ARTICIP A TING
ENTITIES for animals impounded pursuant to City ordinance, County codes and State
law as provided for in the OPERA TOR'S response to request for proposal as modified
and included in Attachment A. Such services shall include, but not be limited to,
receiving live animals at the SHELTER; providing live animals at the SHELTER with
food, water, farrier and/or veterinary care, euthanizing animals not otheIWise adopted,
redeemed, sold or donated to adoption organizations, and disposing of dead animals.
OPERATOR shall furnish and supply all necessary labor, supervision, equipment and
supplies necessary to maintain the level of services to be rendered hereunder except as
otheIWise required of PARTICIPATING EN'lUlliS in this contract. OPERATOR shall
designate the individual to function as shelter supervisor.
II. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES
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1. The P ARTICIP A TING EN lUlES shall share in the cost of services provided
under this Memorandum of Understanding. Payment shall be based on the
P ARTICIP ATING EN1TllJ:;S percentage share of the total number of live animals
handled at the SHELTER, in the previous calendar year ending December 31. The
method to be used to determine the percentage share for P ARTICIP A TING ENTITlliS
is shown in Attachment B. A new calculation of the pro rata share will be applicable
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to each Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30) for services provided under this agreement. For
example, the 1995-96 Fiscal Year Pro Rata Share shall be calculated based upon the 1994
Calendar Year live animal statistics.
2. OPERATOR shall distribute cost and use information as specified in
Attachment B no later than March 31st for each year. The distributed information shall
be calculated based upon the total number of live animals handled in the previous
calendar year and shall be in a format similar to Attacrunent B.
3. OPERATOR shall maintain and make available for review, by any
"participating entity", with reasonable notice, during regular business hours,
documentation and records supporting the calculation of pro-rata share.
4. In the event that the SHELTER is used to provide animal shelter services for
other areas, including unincorporated areas of Alameda County currently serviced from
the Fairmont Animal Shelter, OPERATOR shall immediately revise the cost sharing in
a manner consistent with Attacrunent B. This adjustment may occur other than at the
beginning of a Fiscal Year. This section shall also be operative in the event that a
"participating entity" withdraws from the program.
m. COST OF SHELTER SERVICES TO BE SHARED
1. On an annual basis, on or before March 31st, OPERATOR shall provide a
proposed budget estimate of the annual cost of providing shelter services as shown in
Attachment C. Said estimate shall include but not be limited to; personnel salaries
including benefits, operating services and supplies, furnishings, equipment,
building/ grounds maintenance, utilities, indirect charges, etc.
2. The budget estimate identified in subsection "I." immediately above, shall be
presented to the COMMITTEE along with projected revenue and expense information
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for the current Fiscal Year and projections of estimated revenue for the upcoming Fiscal
Year. Any proposed changes in SHELTER operations, including but not limited to, the ..
number of personnel assigned, shall be clearly identified with a narrative explanation
which includes information supporting the revision. COMMITTEE shall review and, if
appropriate, recommend service level changes to be included in the budget prior to its
review by the P ARTICIP A TING ENTITIES.
3. If the proposed budget is not approved by the P ARTICIP ATING ENTITIES, the
COMMITTEE and OPERATOR will be promptly notified of any concerns with the
recommended level of service. Each entity will be responsible for its pro rata share of
the agreed upon service level unless it chooses to withdraw from the agreement. Service
level changes will require approval of at least a majority of the P ARTICIP AnNG
EN TlTlliS.
4. Within 30 days of the adoption of a budget by each participating entity, they .'
shall inform OPERATOR in writing that the entity has appropriated funds in it's fiscal
year budget to meet its estimated pro rata share of the SHELTER cost.
5. Each participating city shall make quarterly payments to OPERATOR at the
end of each quarter. Payments shall be due within thirty (30) days from the date a
billing is received from OPERATOR. If payment is not received by OPERATOR within
thirty (30) days of the due date, OPERATOR is entitled to recover interest thereof. Said
interest shall be at the rate of one (1) percent per calendar month or any portion thereof
calculated from the due date. Quarterly billings will be calculated as follows:
a. 25% of Annual Total Operating Cost as Shown In Attachment C
b. Less Shelter Revenue for quarter.
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c. Equals Total Net Shelter Operating Cost For Quarter For All Participating
Entities.
AMOUNT TO BE PAID FOR QUARTER BY PARTICIPATING ENTITY.
Pro rata entity share'as shown in Attachment B times the Net Quarterly Cost shown in
5c. above. An example of the methodology to be used in preparing the quarterly billing
is shown in Attacrunent D.
6. Within 90 days following the close of the Fiscal Year, OPERATOR shall
reconcile prior fiscal year costs with payments made. The subsequent quarterly billing
shall include an adjustment for any credit or charge associated with the previous Fiscal
Year.
IV. GENERAL CONDmONS
1. Animals picked up by CITIES and delivered to SHELTER will be
held for the minimum time as allowed under state law, unless a longer period is '
recommended by the COMMITIEE and approved by the OPERATOR.
2. All animals not redeemed within the agreed time period may be sold
or given away to any person other than the owner, at the discretion of the shelter
supervisor, subject to written policy.
3. All animals not redeemed, sold, or given away pursuant to the
agreement shall be humanely disposed of by OPERA TOR.
4. When an ~l is delivered to the SHELTER by CITIES personnel for
the specific purpose of euthanasia, the euthanasia fee will be paid by city.
5. Dead animals delivered by CmES to SHELTER shall be placed in
containers provided by OPERATOR and will not have collars, chains, bandages, flea/tick
collars, etc. on the dead animals or be delivered for disposal within anything other than
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said container. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the OPERA TOR.
6. OPERA TOR shall keep records of animal type, identifying marks, and
time and place of pickup. OPERATOR shall also keep appropriate records of animals
surrendered at shelter.
7. OPERA TOR shall provide forms for CITIES use only for live or dead
animals brought to SHELTER. The CITIES will be responsible for their own internal
reporting procedures not part of this agreement.
8. No sick or injured animal will be brought to the SHELTER unless and
until it has been examined, properly treated and released by a veterinarian. Animals
deemed by OPERA TOR personnel to need veterinary care shall not be received by
OPERA TOR without written veterinary clearance to hold them at the shelter.
9. The placement of animals in the SHELTER shall comply with all
proced ures established by the County Director of Field Services, as reviewed by the
COM:MITI'EE.
10. Indigenous wild animals protected .under State law picked up by
CITIES must be turned over to the State Department of Fish and Game by CITlES.
11. The OPERATOR will collect CITIES dog license fees only for dogs
redeemed or adopted from the SHELTER. Those fees will be remitted in full to the
CITIES. Dog license fees collected will not be considered shelter revenue for the purpose
of calculating net operating cost.
12. OPERA TOR will charge fees for shelter services in the amount
established and ratified by the P ARTICIP A TING EN TITlliS. Effort will be made to
establish uniform. fees. Payment of such fees may be waived at the discretion of the
OPERATOR, subject to written policy.
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13. CITIES agree to make all reasonable efforts to return licensed dogs and
other animals otherwise identified to their owner before delivering such dogs or other
animals to the SHELTER.
V. SHEL TER OPERATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1. A Shelter Operations Advisory Committee has been formed to review
general conditions of SHELTER and to make recommendations to OPERA TOR regarding
said matters. COMMITTEE and OPERATOR shall meet quarterly or as needed to
discuss recommendations. The COMMITTEE will have access to all records of the
SHELTER, and will receive quarterly reports from SHELTER staff regarding operations,
policies and procedures, financial operation, maintenance of the facility, and proposed
budget items. The COMMITTEE may request and receive information regarding the
above matters from SHELTER staff as necessary to understand those matters within the
purview of the Committee.
2. The policies and procedures, staffing and operation of the SHELTER
as set forth in the OPERATOR's response to request for proposal as amended and
incorporated herein, Attachment A, are accepted by COMMITTEE and establishes the
standard under which the OPERATOR will perform.
3. In the event that OPERATOR desires to make any changes of
substance to the policies and procedures, operations, or maintenance of the shelter,
OPERATOR shall confer with COMMITTEE and obtain the advice and recommendations
of COMMITTEE before making such changes. Changes implemented without the
concurrence of the majority of the COMMITTEE will not be the financial responsibility
of the participating CfTIES.
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4. From time to time the COMMITTEE may initiate recommendations
regarding operations, policies and procedures, financial operations and maintenance of .
the facility. OPERA TOR agrees to give such recommendations due consideration.
VI. NO CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT EFFECTED HEREBY
All persons employed by OPERA TOR to perform, services pursuant to this
Agreement shall be and remain OPERA TOR employees and shall at all times, be under
the direction and control of OPERATOR. No CITIES employee shall perform services
which OPERATOR is obligated to provide under this Agreement. All persons employed
by OPERA TOR to perform the services pursuant to this Agreement shall be entitled
solely to the rights and privileges given to OPERA TOR employees and shall not be
entitled, as a result of providing services required hereunder, to any additional rights
and privileges given to CITIES employees.
For the purpose of performing the services under this Agreement, and for the .
purpose of giving official status to the performance thereof where necessary, every
OPERA TOR officer and employee engaged in the performance of any service hereunder
shall be deemed to be an agent of the CITIES while performing services for CITIES,
which services are within the scope of this Agreement and are purely municipal
functions. Notwithstanding the agency relationship created by this provision, CITIES
shall not be liable for any act of omission of any OPERATOR officer or employee unless
otherwise specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement.
CITIES shall not be liable for the direct payment of any salaries, wages, or other
compensation to any OPERATOR personnel performing services hereunder for
OPERATOR or any liability other than that provided for in this agreement.
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VIT. INDEMNIFICATION
CITIES agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the COUNTY, its
officers, employees and agents, from any and all acts, claims, omissions, liabilities and
losses by whomever asserted arising out of acts of omissions of CITIES in the
performance of the scope of work except those arising by reason of the sole negligence
of the COUNTY, its officers, employees or agents.
COUNTY agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITIES, their
officers, employees and agents, from any and all acts, claims, liabilities and losses by
whomever asserted arising out of acts or omissions of the COUNTY in the performance
of the scope of work except those arising by reason of the sole negligence of CITIES,
their officers, employees and agents.
VIII. _ TERM
This agreement shall commence on . 1995, and shall continue
for three (3) years thereafter unless terminated. Either the OPERATOR or the
PARTICIPATING ENTITIES may terminate this agreement on June 30 of any year by
written notice on or before January 15 of said year.
Termination initiated on behalf of the PARTICIPATIl\JG ENTITlliS shall
require a majority vote.
Upon termination of this agreement, interests in furnishings and equipment
will remain with the P ARTICIP A TING ENTITIES.
IX. MODIFICATION
This agreement may be modified in writing by mutual agreement of all
parties hereto.
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CITIES:
By: By:
Richard Ambrose, City Manager
City of Dublin
By:
Deborah Acosta, City Manager
City of Pleasanton
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA:
By:
By:
Susan S. Muranishi
Interim County Administrator
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Lee Horner, City Manager
City of Livermore
Charles C. Plummer
Sheriff
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Attachment A
Modifications to Response to
Request for Proposal No. 013-1-1403
Alameda County Sheriff's Department
As Agreed to Among Parties to Agreement
Section 3 - Services Provided
. Mandatory Spay /Neuter program shall be operated at the County's expense. The
cost of this program will not be allocated to any of the cities.
Section 6 - Personnel
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. The Sheriff's Technicians allocated to the East County Shelter total 1.5 FTEs.
. The Field Services Aides (reclassified to Animal Control Aides) allocated to the
East County Shelter total 3.0 FTEs.
Section 12 - Contract Cost Documentation
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Direct costs identified and modified as follows:
Computer Equipment
Furnishings & Equipment
Maintenance & Upkeep (est)
$24,650
$24,574
$128,428
. Maintenance and upkeep for the East County Shelter to be tracked and direct
charged based on actual costs.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
No. 013-1-1403
ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES
FOR THE
ALAMEDA COUNTY. CALIFORNIA
ANIMAL CONTROL
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CHARLES C. PLUMMER, SHERIFF
ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S_ ,DEPARTMENT
1401 LAKESIDE DRIVE, 12TH FLOOR
OAKLAND. CAUFORNIA 94812
(51 0) 272-eB78
PROPOSAL DUE: APRIL e, 1885
2:00 P.M.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Title Page
Table of Contents
Letter of Transmittal
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SECTION 1
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
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Alam.eJa C01U1l1ty SherilI; Depdr'tment
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MARSHAL - CORONER - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
April 6, 1995
Gary R. Holm, Deputy Director
Alameda County Purchasing Department
1401 Lakeside Drive, 9th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Dear Mr. Holm:
After reviewing the Request for Proposal and Addend':lm No.1, attending the
Bidders Conference and the on-site visit to both shelters, our shelter operational
approach is reflected in the attached proposal.
The primary goal of the animal shelter is to aid injured,. miatreatecl, lost, stray Ol' .
unwanted ~pI!O'9idmc.b~- houaina aad- tl"9ll"""- .' We understand
your main concern is to run the shelter in a cost effective manner during this time
of declining financial resources.
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In order for the new shelter to be successful, the following key issues must be
addressed:
· Staffing -- Our proposed staffing levels ensure an efficient use of personnel
resources and successful shelter operations.
· Tl"Aining -- Proper staff orientation and training is important to the
management of animal shelters. A working knowledge of regulations and
ordinances relating to shelter operations is necessary to prevent the
mishandling and mistreatment of animals. This is also necessary to ensure a
minimal amount of mishaps to both animals and Animal Control personnel.
· Education -- Due to the current problem of pet overpopulation, it is imperative
to conduct programs for the public with regard to humane education including
the care and treatment of animals, responsible pet ownership and animal
population control.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Department looks forward to the opportunity to
continue operation of both the Fairmont and Santa Rita Animal Shelters.
Sincerely,
w~ n.r \~ to'f
Charles C. Plummer
Sheriff
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SECTION 2
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
The Alameda County Sheriff's Department has been responsible for maintaining.
animal shelters and animal control services in the unincorporated areas of Alameda
County for over 30 years. In addition, Alameda County Animal Control has provided
shelter services for the cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton.
The passage of Proposition 13 forced the closure of the Fairmont Shelter and the
closure and subsequent sale of the Newark Shelter. In the mid 1980's the Fairmont
Shelter was reopened at the suggestion of the Alameda County Grand Jury.
The Sheriff's Department Animal Control Section utilizes uniformed Sheriff's
Technicians who have been academy trained in the enforcement of County ordinances
and regulations. This training is invaluable when enforcing the ordinances and
regulations pertaining to animals and their welfare. It meets the reQuriements of
Penal Code Section 832.
In an effort to find homes for the animals, the Sheriff's Department has developed
a strong partnership with animal volunteer auxiliary groups who have empathy for
animals. They are instrumental in successful adoptions, influencing public opinion
and educating the communny in the treatment of animals.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Department has access to resources not available to
private organizations. In the past, Animal Control has supplemented existing staff
through the Work Furlough Work in Lieu of Confinement Program as well as municipal
court community service programs. If awarded the contract, it is anticipated that
Animal Control will continue to utilize these resources.
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Based on the statistics for 1992 and 1993, the total number of live animals handled
has decreased by 8.e.. The number of animals redeemed by owners rose by 1.1~ and
adoptions increased 1. &i. Animals sent to outside adoption agencies rose 1. &J6. This
represents an overall change of 4. l' of live animals being adopted despite the
decreased number of animals taken into the shelter. In addition, the number of
animals euthanized has decreased 2.7'1.
We believe this is due to increased public awareness with regard to care and
treatment of animals and the pro-active spay/neuter programs-through the County
and the volunteer organizations.
In order to insure the proper health-care and welfare of the impounded animals, the
shelters are inspected by the contracted veterinarian for sanitation. environment,
and disease centrol as well as periodic inspections by the Alameda County Health
Department.
It is our hope that in the coming years we will be awarded the opportunity to
continue to show the - Alameda County Sheriff's Department's dedication and
commitment toward shelter management for unincorporated Alameda County and the
contracting cities of Dublin J Livermore and Pleasanton.
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SECTION 3
SERVICES PROVIDED
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SERVICES PROVIDED
ADOPTIONS
1 . When a person expresses an interest in adopting an animal, they are allowed
to spend some time with it. The dog/cat can be taken to the "get acquainted"
area where the prospective owner can play with the animal and see how they
interact together. If the animal is available, the adoption paperwork can be
prepared.
If the person is interested in an animal but it is not available for adoption, that
person's name, home/work telephone numbers, and address shall be listed on
a Potential Adopter sheet which shan be attached to the Master Sheet.
The first potential adopter shall contact the shelter on the first day the animal
becomes available. If the animal is stin in our shelter, it is the first potential
adopter's responsibility to adopt the animal that day. If not adopted by the
close of business, the next potential adopter shall be eligible.
If there is a second, third, etc., potential adopter on the list, they are to
contact the shelter on their respective days to check on the animal's
availability.
2. The Animal Shelter shan accept the return of an animal ,within 30 days after it
has been adopted. The folloWing will apply:
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Adoption Fees -- Not refundable. Another animal may be selected at no .
additional charge.
b. Rabies Vaccination Fee -- Not transferrable but are refundable. Refunds
issued through Animal Control Records and take a minimum of six weeks.
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c. DOg License Fee -- Not transferrable or refundable.
d. Spay/Neuter Deposit -- Not transferrable but are refundable only if
surgery has not been performed-. Refunds issued through Animal Control
Records and take approximately six weeks.
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DOG LICENSES
State law and County ordinance require that all dogs over the age of 4 months be
licensed. An dogs must be vaccinated for rabies prior to the issuance of a license.
Proof of rabies vaccination must be presented at the time the license is purchased.
Dog licenses will be sold for the unincorporated areas of Alameda County and the
contracting cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton.
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EUTHANASIA PROCEDURES
1. Sometimes it is impossible or inhumane to save certain animals (i. e. injured,
sick, wild, etc.).
Pursuant to Section 3-50.6 of the Alameda County Ordinance, Animal Control
personnel are authorized to forthwith destroy any animal lawfully impounded
which is by reason of age, disease, or other cause unfit for adoption "or is
dangerous to keep impounded. Prior to exercising the above authority,
clearance must be received from the Field Service Supervisor. Only in
extreme emergency situations and when the Field Services Supervisor cannot
be contacted are Animal Control personnel authorized to exercise the above.
2. When euthanizing an animal:
a. Dogs:
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Prepare tranquilizer and euthanasia serum syringes according to
directions on respective bottles.
Muzzle dog.
Tranquilize dog and wait approximately 10 to 15 minutes for the
serum to take effect.
Place a towel on the surgical table and place dog on the table.
Shave the dog's leg to expose the vein.
Put the tourniquet on above the elbow.
Clean the vein area with alcohol.
Inject euthanasia serum and loosen the tourniquet as injection is
started.
After a few minutes, check a minimum of three reflex points (jaw
tone, palpebral {eye} reflex, heart) to insure the euthanasia
serum has taken effect.
b. Cats:
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Prepare euthanasia serum syringe according to bottle directions.
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2) If necessary, wind the cat in the cat net exposing the abdomen.
3) Euthanasia via intra-peritoneal (stomach).
4) After a few minutes, check a minimum of three reflex points (jaw
tone, palpebral {eye} reflex, heart) to insure the euthanasia
serum has taken effect.
3. Fakmont Shelter's euthanized animals shall be placed in the freezer. The
freezer shall be checked every Monday morning. Wednesday morning and
Friday morning by Field Officers. Dead animals shall be transported to the
Santa Rita Shelter for proper disposal.
4. Santa Rita's euthanized animals shall be placed in the cold box for proper
disposal.
5. Clean syringes with full-strength bleach.
6. Dispose of the used needles by inserting the needle in the red needle
receptacle. When receptacle is full, empty into the red Sharps container.
7.
Enter the following information into the shelter's euthanasia record book:
Animal Control Officer's name. date. Master Sheet number, animal, CC's used
and the euthanasia serum bottle's balance.
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QUARANTINE
Alameda County Ordinance Section 3-48.1 states whenever it is shown that any dog
or other animal has bitten any person or animals, or exhibits evidence of rabies, the
dog or animal must be quarantined.
If the dog or animal does not have a current rabies vaccination, or if the field animal
control officer has determined that the animal cannot be contained on the owner's
property, the animal shan be quarantined at the shelter for 10 days. The only
exception is if the owner makes the proper arrangements with a licensed
veterinarian.
If the dog shows symptoms of having rabies after the ten-day quarantine period,
Alameda County Health Department Vector Control shan be contacted for
instructions. Under no circumstances will the dog be released prior to approval from
Vector Control.
All quarantine expenses shan be paid by the owner of the biting dog or animal.
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IMPOUND/REDEMPTION OF ANIMALS
Owners of animals redeemed at the shelter will pay the redemption fee, and
pick up fee if applicable. plus the boarding fee for each day the animal is in
the shelter. including the first and last day.
2. When an animal is impounded. the fee for the first redemption is $25.
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The second impoundment within a year -- Two times redemption fee.
The third impoundment within a year -- Three times redemption fee.
The fourth or more impoundment within a year -- Four times redemption fee.
3. All animals redeemed by the owner shall have a file card made out. The card
shan include the following information:
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Owner's name
Owner's address and city
Owner's home telephone
Owner's work telephone
Rabies vaccination date
License expiration date
Redemption date
Master Sheet number
Animal's breed. color, sex. age and name
Animal's unusual identification markings
Number of times redeemed
Redemption dates
4. Redemption file cards shall be held for one year after the last 'redemption
date.
ALAMEDA COUNTY
MANDATORY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM PROCEDURES
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Pursuant to Alameda County Ordinance Section 3-56.0. Dogs and Cats Over Six
Months of Age. Any dog or cat over the age of six months adopted from a County
operated animal shelter shall be spayed or neutered before transfer of possession of
the animal to the new owner who shall pay the cost of the surgery. The veterinarian
who performs the surgery on a dog at the time of adoption shall inoculate the dog
with a canine antirabies vaccine. if proof of current antirabies vaccination is
unavailable. and the cost of which shall also be paid by the owner.
Pursuant to Alameda County Ordinance Section 3-56.1, Dogs and Cats Under Six
Months at Age. No dog or cat six months of age or younger shall be adopted unless
a deposit for spaying or neutering the animal has been tendered to the shelter by the
new owner. Unless the animal has been spayed or neutered and the Director of Field
Services has received written notification thereof within 65 days following the
animal's reaching six months of age. the deposit shall be deemed forfeited and the
Director may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction in order to repossess
the animal.
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Pursuant to Alameda County Ordinance Section 3-56.2, Postponement of Spaying and
Neutering for Health Reasons. If a County designated veterinarian certifies that the
spaying or neutering operation would be hazardous to the animal's health, the animal
shall not beadeptecf unless a spaying or neutering deposit has been tendered to the
shelter by the new owner. Unless the animal has been spayed or neutered and the
Director has received written notification thereof within 65 days following the date
of the animal's adoption, the deposit shall be deemed forfeited and the Director may
file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction in order to repossess the animal.
The veterinarian may extend the forfeiture periods for good cause.
The new owner shall:
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1. Read. complete and sign all adoption paperwork and pay pertinent fees.
2. Read. complete and sign all spay/neuter paperwork.
3. Be provided with written receipt for all fees paid.
4. Choose a veterinarian from the list of contracting veterinarians.
5. Be provided written notification as to date/location where the dog/cat will be
taken for surgery.
6. Contact the veterinarian to check on the condition of the dog/cat and the
time/date for pick up.
7. Spay/neuter fees and rabies fees, if required, are payable to the veterinarian
upon picking up the dog/cat.
8. If the dog/cat is not picked up per veterinarian instructions. additional
boarding fees may be charged to the new owner and payable to the
veterinarian.
9. If previously undetected medical problems are discovered during the pre-
surgery examination or during surgery. the veterinarian shan make a
reasonable effort to contact the new owner for approval of treatment and
additional costs shall be paid by the new owner to the veterinarian.
10. ALL FEES PAYABLE TO THE VETERINARIAN SHALL BE TENDERED IN THE
FORM OF CASH. MONEY ORDER. CASHIER'S CHECK OR VISA/MASTER
CARD.
11. If surgery is rescheduled or deferred. a spay/neuter deposit SHALL BE
TENDERED IN THE FORM OF CASH J MONEY ORDER. CASHIER'S CHECK OR
PERSONAL CHECK and shall be payable to Alameda County Animal Control.
Animal Shelter Personnel and/or Spay/Neuter Coordinator shall:
1. Complete all adoption paperwork and collect fees. .
2 . Complete all spay/neuter paperwork.
3. Complete license paperwork for dogs four months and older and collect fees.
4. Provide the new owner with a written receipt for all paid fees.
5. Provide the new owner with written notification as to the date they can pick
up their dog/cat from the chosen veterinarian. If the new owner does not
choose a veterinarian, a veterinarian shall be assigned from the contracting
veterinarian list in rotating order.
6. Contact veterinarian and make surgery arrangements. Surgeries shall be
performed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, excluding County-observed
holidays.
7. Transport dogs/cats to veterinarian.
8. Provide veterinarian with copies of all pertinent paperwork.
9. All adoption paperwork and collected fees shall be forwarded to Field Services
Section.
10. If the veterinarian deems the dog/cat not healthy and cannot undergo
surgery, the County Spay/Neuter Coordinator shan be notified.
Arrangements shall be made for the new owner to pay the spay/neuter deposit
and for the release of the dog/cat.
11 . Spay /neuter deposit shall be forwarded to Field Services Section.
12. Conduct follow-up on all dogs/cats as necessary.
13. Collect statistical data for the first 90 days for a feaSibility study.
Veterinarians shall:
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Perform pre-surgery examination to certify the health of the dog/cat. .
If not certified as healthy and the spay/neuter surgery cannot be performed,
the County Spay/Neuter Coordinator shall be notified immediately for further
instructions.
If certified as healthy, perform spay/neuter surgery and inoculate with rabies
vaccination, if required.
Collect spay/neuter surgery fees and rabies vaccination fees, if required,
from new owner and release animal.
If medical problems are discovered during the pre-surgery examination or
during surgery, treatment must be approved and paid by the new owner.
If the new owner refuses to pay the additional fees, arrangements shall be
made with the Spay/Neuter Coordinator to return the dog/cat to the shelter.
After a rescheduled or deferred surgery has been performed, appropriate
paperwork must be submitted to the Field Services Section for reimbursement.
Provide confirming paperwork to County Spay/Neuter Coordinator as to the
disposition of the dog/cat.
Notification must be made to the Spay/Neuter Coordinator for all missed
rescheduled surgeries.
If dogs/cats are deemed abandoned at the veterinarian's office, the Spay/Neuter
Coordinator shall be contacted and arrangements shall be made to have the dogs/cats
returned to the shelter. Veterinarians shall be reimbursed for surgeries and shall
submit the reimbursement paperwork, same as for rescheduled or deferred
surgeries, to the Field Services Section.
The dog/cat shan be become property of Alameda County Sheriff's Department.
Animal Shelter and shall be available for adoption. The original adopting owner ,
forfeits all interests/fees and is ineligible to readopt the dog/cat.
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CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION
DOGS
Congratulations on adopting your dog from the Alameda County Animal Control
Shelter. With patience on your part. a good training program, and proper care. you
and your dog can ,share many hours of happiness.
Animal Control personnel win ten you all they know about your adopted dog's
background. Often we do not know if the previous owners have provided necessary
medical care, including shots, or if the dog has been exposed to disease.
If your dog is being spayed/neutered. the veterinarian will provide a courtesy pre-
surgical examination.
If your dog is already spayed/neutered. or is too young. we urge you to have your
dog examined by a veterinarian within 24 hours. It may be that the veterinarian will
recommend the dog be returned to the shelter. If so, you may exchange your dog
within thirty (30) days for another since adoption fees are not refundable.
Sometimes a dog does not fit into the family or develops undesirable traits. In that
case, the dog may be returned within thirty (30) days and a new one selected since
adoption fees are not refundable. Spay/neuter deposits will be refunded providing
the spay /neuter surgery has not been performed.
Dog license fees are not refundable in case of a returned dog.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR, NOR GUARANTEE THE
HEALTH, BACKGROUND OR TEMPERAMENT OF ADOPTED ANIMALS.
Date
Master Sheet No.
Recei pt No.
Description of dog:
Type
Age
Sex
Size
Color
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Shelter Officer
New Owner Signature
ADPTFORM.SN (12194)
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CERTIFICATE OF ADOPTION
CATS
Congratulations on adopting your cat from the Alameda County Animal Control
Shelter. With patience on your part and proper care, you and your cat can share
many hours of happiness.
Animal Control personnel will ten you an they know about your adopted cat's
background. Often we do not know if the previous owners have provided necessary
medical care, including shots, or if the cat has been exposed to disease.
If your cat is being spayed/neutered, the veterinarian will provide a courtesy pre-
surgical examination.
If your cat is already spayed/neutered, or is too young, we urge you to have your
cat examined by a veterinarian within 24 hours. It may be that the veterinarian will
recommend the cat be returned to the shelter. If so, you may exchange your cat
within thirty (30) days for another since adoption fees are not refundable.
Sometimes a cat does not fit into the family or develops undesirable traits. In that
case, the cat may be returned within thirty (30) days and a new one selected since
adoption fees are not refundable. Spay/neuter deposits will be refunded providing
the spay/neuter suraery has not been performed.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR, NOR GUARANTEE THE
HEALTH, BACKGROUND OR TEMPERAMENT OF ADOPTED ANIMALS.
Date
Master Sheet No.
Reeei pt No.
Description of cat:
Type
Age
Sex
Size
Color
Shelter Officer
New Owner Signature
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ADPTFORM.SN (12/94)
EUTHANASIA RECORD
Alameda County Dept. of Field Services
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ALAMEDA COUNTY MANDATORY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM
PARTICIPATING VETERINARIANS
Fairmont Shelter Area
Arroyo Veterinary
Clinic
15775 Washington Ave.
San Lorenzo 94580
Drs. Bonash and
Barrett
278-8440
Boulevard Pet Hospital
3489 Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley 94546
Drs. Schuckman and
Montag
538-1302
Castro Valley
Companion Hospital
2059 Lessley Ave.
Castro Valley 94546
Dr. Gandolfi
582-6311
Chabot Veterinary
Cli nic
20877 Foothill Blvd
Hayward 94541
Drs. Hughes and
Marmolejo
538-2330
Santa Rita Shelter Area
Amador Valley Vet
Hospital
1809 Santa Rita Road
Pleasanton 94566
Dr. Wolf
462-3646
Hopyard Animal
Hospital
3059 Hopyard Road
Pleasanton 94566
Dr. Scharg
462-n50
Good Samaritan
Veterinary Hospital
14100 E. 14th
San Leandro 94578
Drs. Doe, Dorsey and
Stalkup
357-8574
Grove Way Veterinary
Hospital
2423 Grove Way
Castro Valley 94546
Drs. Hackler and
Murray
581-6629
Hill'. Veterinary
Hospital
22163 Redwood Road
Castro Valley 94546
Dr. Hill
881-5811
Lewelling Veterinary
Hospital
525 Lewelling Blvd
San Leandro 94578
Drs. Yelland and
Harper
357-4227
Livermore Country Vet
Hospital
2110 Greenville Road
Livermore 94550
Dr. Hibner
449-7922
Town and Country Vet
Hospital
923 Mai n Street
Pleasanton 94566
Dr. Gardner
462-1666
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Redwood Road Vet
Hospital
3762 Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley 94546
Drs. Hays and Woolley
582-1136
San Leandro Veterinary
Clinic
13740 E. 14th
San Leandro 94578
Dr. Penzien and Attoc
357-6161
San Lorenzo Vet
Hospital
17500 Hesperian Blvd
San Lorenzo 94580
Dr. Arnott
276-7234
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ALAMEDA COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
SPAY /NEUTER DEPOSIT AGREEMENT - DOGS
Alameda County Qrd. 3-56.0 requires all dogs over six months of age be spayed or neutered.
Alameda County Ord. 3-56.1 requires a spay/neuter deposit for all dogs under six months of age.
Female Dogs: $35.00 up to 50 Ibs.
$45.00 over 50 lbs. or pregnant
As adopting owner, I hereby agree to the following conditions:
Male Dogs: $35.00
1. All dogs over the age of six months shan be spayed or neutered before transfer of ownership.
2. All dogs under the age of six months shall have a spay/neuter deposit tendered and must be
spayed or neutered within 65 days after reaching six months of age.
3. If the veterinarian certifies the spay/neuter surgery is hazardous to the dog's health, the
spay/neuter surgery shall be rescheduled and a spay/neuter deposit tendered.
4. The rescheduled surgery must be performed within 65 days unless extended by the
veterinarian for good cause.
5. Deposits shall be deemed forfeited if surgery is not performed as prescribed above and the
dog may be repossessed.
6. It is agreed that Alameda County shall not be responsible for any veterinarian fees.
PRINT ALL INFORMATION
Name
Flrst
Last
Date of Adoption
Address
. City
Home Telephone
Amount Deposited: $35.00 <_>
Zip Code
Work Telephone
$45.00 <_)
Pay Vet: $35.00 <_) $45.00 <
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Female <_) License No.
Color/Markings
Receipt No.
Descri ption of Dog: Male ( )
Breed
Master Sheet No.
Owner's Signature
Issuing Shelter Personnel
SEND THE ENTIRE FORM SO PROPER REIMBURSEMENT MAY BE MADE
AFTE~ PCRFORMING RESCHEDQU:D OR DEFERRED SPAY1~I::UTER SURGERIES
To Be Completed By The
VETERINARIAN And Sent To:
Field Services, Attn: Records Section
2700 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578
I certify under penalty of perjury that the above dog has been surgically spayed or neutered and
can no longer p.roduce offspring.
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Veterinarian Signature
Veterinarian Hospital
Hospital Address
Date of Surgery
SNAGREFO.AC (12/94)
IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL 670-5803
ALAMEDA COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
SPAY/NEUTER DEPOSIT AGREEMENT -- CATS
Alameda County Ord. 3-56.0 requires all cats over six months of age be spayed or neut..
Alameda County Ord. 3-56.1 requires a spay/neuter deposit for all cats under six months of age.
Male Cats: $25.00
Female Cats: $30.00
As adopting owner, I f1ereby agree to the following conditions:
1. All cats over the age of six months shan be spayed or neutered before transfer of ownership.
2. All cats under the age of six months shan have a spay/neuter deposit tendered and must be
spayed or neutered within 65 days after reaching six months of age.
3. If the veterinarian certifies the spay/neuter surgery is hazardous to the eat's health, the
spay/neuter surgery shall be rescheduled and a spay/neuter deposit tendered.
4. The rescheduled surgery must be performed within 65 days unless extended by the
veterinarian for good cause.
5. Deposits shan be deemed forfeited if surgery is not performed as prescribed above and the
cat may be repossessed.
6. It is agreed that Alameda County shan not be responsible for any veterinarian fees.
PRINT All INFORMATION
Name
f"lrst
Last
Date of Adoption
Address
City
Home Telephone
Amount Deposited: $25.00 C_>
Zip Code
4[
Work Telephone
$30.00 C_>
Pay Vet: $25.00 C_>
$30.00 (_>
Description of Cat: Male C_>
Breed
Master Sheet No.
Female C_>
Color/Markings
Receipt No.
Owner's Signature
Issuing Shelter Personnel
SEND THE ENTIRE FORM Sal PROPER REIMBURSEMENT MAY BE MADE
AFTER PERFORMING RESCHED LED OR DEFERR.:t(:~PJ{Y'l~~EUTER SURGERIES
To Be Completed By The Field Services, Attn: Records Section
VETERINARIAN And Sent To: 2700 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, CA 94578
I certify under penalty of perjury that the above cat has been surgically spayed or neutered and
can no longer produce offspring.
Veterinarian Si'gnature
Veterinarian Hospital
Hospital Address
Date of Surgery
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SNAGREFO.AC (12/94>
IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL 670-5803
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ALAMEDA COUNTY MANDA TORY SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM
TRACKING FORM
(Type or Print Clearly)
Veterinarian
Date
Master Sheet No.
Owner Name
Female_
Oog_
Cat
Male
Surgery Completed _
Deferral Reason
Deferred to Date
Master Sheet No.
Surgery Completed _
Deferral Reason
Owner Name
Deferred to Date
TRAKFORM. SN (12/94)
ANIMAL LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES
FEE
Dog - 12 months . . . . . . . .
Dog - 24 months . . . . . . . .
(Neutered dog -- One-half normal fee)
Penalty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement of lost or destroyed tag, license or permit
$ 12.00
18.00
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5.00
5.00
Senior Citizen: The fee for a dog license issued to a senior citizen, 62 years
of age or older, shall be one-half the fee otherwise applicable. This provision
applies to only one year and two year licenses.
Kennel License . . . . . . . . . . .
Exotic Animal Permits:
First application -- 1 year period
Second application -- 2 year period
Third application -- 3 year period.
Animal Fancier's Permits:
First application -- 1 year period. .
Second application -- 2 year period
Third application -- 3 year period. .
Each application thereafter -- 3 year period
Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cat. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horse, mare. mule, jack, jenny
Calf or colt (under six months), sheep,
Non-specified animals. . . . . . .
lamb, goat, hog
100.00
40.00
75.00
100.00
40.00
75.00
100.00
100.00
10.00
up.
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25.00
25.00
40.00
25.00
25.00
OBSERVATION (Quarantine of biting animals at shelter) . . . . .
Per day, or any part of a day, plus a $20 charge if picked
REDEMPTION FEES
Second impoundment within a year -- Two times impoundment charge
Third impoundment within a year -- Three times impoundment charge
Fourth impoundment or more within a year -- Four times impoundment charge
FEEDING AND BOARDING CHARGES (PER DAY)
Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.00
7.00
20.00
10.00
5.00
Cat . . . . " . . " " fI . '" .. .. II .. .. I
Horse. mare. mule. jack. jenny . . . .
Calf or colt (under six months). sheep, lamb, goat, hog.
Non-specified animals. . . . . . . . .
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SPECIAL SERVICES
If owner surrenders live dog or cat at shelter
(including litter)
If owner requests live dog or cat pick up . . .
(including litter)
If owner brings dead dog or cat to shelter for disposal
Owned dead animals picked up:
Dog or cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other ani ma 1 s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..
Transportation of an injured or sick dog or cat to veterinarian
at owner's request (cost of treatment against the owner)
Picking up and returning stray livestock and horses
Euthanasi a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VETERINARIAN PICK UPS -- DECEASED ANIMALS
1 to 5 animals . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For additional animal . . . . . . . . . .
Monthly charge -- No limit on number of animals.
(pick up by request only)
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ADOPTION FEES
Dog .
Cat. . . . . .
FEE
$ 20.00
30.00
5.00
30.00
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30.00
**
20.00
20.00
5.00
100.00
10.00
5.00
* To be set by the Director, dependent on circumstances.
** To be set by the Director, dependent on circumstances and actual cost of
vehicle used, manpower used, with a minimum two-hour cost factor.
NOTE: Fee schedule effective 08/01/90.
Fees will be reviewed annually per County policy.
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SECTION 4
SHELTER MANAGEMENT
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SHELTER MANAGEMENT
PROCEDURES
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The main purpose of the shelter is to house stray/lost animals from the
unincorporated areas of Alameda County and the contracted cities of Dublin,
Livermore and Pleasanton.
Arrangements have been made to board livestock and large animals with a local
rancher if needed.
Prior to daily opening of the shelter to the public, the fOllowing tasks are performed:
Population count is made for accountability purposes
Night-drop cages are checked and any animals deposited are processed
Cages/runs are cleaned
Clean deceased animal holding containers that are empty
Feed and water animals
Medical arrangements are made for sick animals
All areas inside and outside shelter are cleaned
Animals euthanized as needed
Order supplies as needed
Repair equipment as necessary
The shelter opens to the public at 1130 hours for general business to include:
Animal adoptions/redemptions
Dog licenses sold .
Stray/lost animals accepted from general public
Check on animals throughout the day
Process incoming animals and related paperwork from contract cities
Animals medicated as necessary
Answer public telephone and walk-in inquiries
Coordinate with volunteer organizations
Supervise work-in-lieu-of-conftnement and community service workers
The shelter closes to the public at 1730 hours. From 1730 hours to 1800 hours, the
employees perform the following:
Complete paperwork
Account for the daily receipts
Clean cages if needed
Adnrin1s.tBr medication per veterinarian's instructions, if needed
Final inspection and lock down facility
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HOLIDA YS DEFINED
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The following are all recognized Alameda County holidays.
· New Year's Day
. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
· Lincoln's Birthday
· President's- Day
· Memorial Day
· Independence Day
· Labor Day
· California Admission Day
· Columbus Day
· Veteran's Day
. Thanksgiving
. Day after Thanksgiving
· Christmas
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Field Services Aides win be assigned to work a partial day in the shelter on holidays.
The tasks to be performed include:
Population count is made for accountability purposes
Night-drop cages are checked and any animals deposited are processed
Cages/runs are cleaned
Feed and water animals
Medical arrangements are made for sick animals
An areas inside and outside shelter are cleaned
Animals euthanized as needed
Final inspection and lock down facility
ACCEPTING ANIMALS INTO THE SHELTERS
Stray /lost animals from the unincorporated areas of the County and contract cities
shall be accepted at the shelters. A Master Sheet,shall be filled out by the shelter
personnel when animals are accepted into the shelter.
a. Prior to placement of the animals in cages. water shan be made available in the
holding cage.
b. Dogs shan be placed in the kennels through the non-public run access.
d. Cats and other animals (i.e. rabbits) shall be taken through the shelter
entrance and placed in cages.
e. All pertinent paperwork, including cage cards. shall be completed.
During non-business hours, animals will be brought into the shelter by on-can field
officers. Before opening the shelter each morning. shelter personnel shall check the
holding area and process all animals. Shelter personnel shall check the night-drop
cages and process all animals- deposited by the public.
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EXOTIC ANIMALS
Alameda County Ordinance Code Section 3-55.1 defines exotic animal. When an .
exotic animal is taken into the shelter, shelter personnel shall make every reasonable
effort to contact the owner to check if they have a permit for the animal. If not,
shelter personnel are to contact State Fish and Game for proper disposition.
WILD ANIMALS
Fish and Game Code 2118 and California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 671,
states that it is illegal to possess wild animals without a permit unless otherwise
specified.
When injured wild animals are taken into the shelter, shelter personnel are to contact
Sulphur Creek or Lindsey Museum for instructions. These two organizations
specialize in handling injured wildlife.
When uninjured wild animals are taken into the shelter, shelter personnel are to
contact State Fish and Game for, proper disposition.
CAGE CARDS
All animal retained in the shelters shall have properly completed 3 x 5 cage cards
attached to the cages. Cards will list the following information:
a. Breed .
b. Sex
c. Color
d. Date picked up
e. Area where picked up
f. Type of collar, tags, etc.
g. Owned/Stray
h. Special conditions (i.e. under observation, protective custody,
aggressive)
i. Medical problems
j. Master Sheet number
k. Release date
The card shall also indicate the release date unless there is a pending vicious dog
hearing and the Director/designee has deemed that it is necessary to hold the dog.
If so, the card shall then be marked with "VDH Pending".
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ANIMAL POPULATION
Every morning employees verify the animal population. All Master Sheets, cage
cards and animals are checked to assure they coincide.
The Animal Control Supervisor shall be notified verbally of any discrepancies. All
discrepancies shall be documented in a memorandum and all pertinent paperwork
shall be attached and sent to the Animal Control Supervisor. A notation as to the
results of each morning's count shall be made in the shelter log book. .
NOTIFYING OWNERS
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Animal Control personnel are to check all animals for any form of identification and
including scanning with the Datapet and Infopet scanners for identification
purposes.
All reasonable attempts shall be made to reunite animals in our custody with their
owners.
Animals shall be held as mandated by County ordinance.
Scanning Instructions
The Datapet information chip is located just under the skin on the mid-line back area
between the shoulders. The Infopet chip is on the rear neck area between the head
and shoulders.
When scanning, depress and hold the scanner button. If an identification chip is
implanted, a ten digit identification number will appear on the screen.
For Infopet, if less than 10 digits show, add zeros before number to equal ten (i.e.
0000123456). Call 1-800-8,58-0248 for Infopet owner information.
Call 1-800-858-1988 for Datapet owner information. Identify yourself and give the
identification number.
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Animal Control personnel will be given the owner's name, address, work, home and
emergency telephone numbers.
HOUSING ANIMALS
1 . All animals in our custody shall be provided with a sanitary and humane
environment at all times.
2. Males and females shall not be housed together unless they are litter mates
under the age of four months or the Field Services Supervisor directs
otherwise.
3. An animals shan be kept clean, dry and as comfortable as practical.
Excessively wet animals shan be dried immediately.
4. Aggressive animals and animals being held for rabies observation shall be
housed individually.
5. Animals with medical prOblems shall be isolated as necessary.
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NOTIFICATION OF, AND PAPERWORK FOR, INJURED/ILL ANIMALS
1. If life-threatening injuries or illness symptoms are noted in any animal,.
arrangements shall be made for emergency medical treatment.
2. If non life-threatening injuries or illness symptoms are noted in any animal, it
shall be logged on the "Medical Director's Report" form under "Animals to be
checked by the Medical Director" section.
3. When a treatment sheet is filled out by the veteri narian :
a. The treatment sheet shall be clipped to the front of the cage for that
. specific animal.
b. Each treatment shall be logged under the "Treatment Followed" section.
Information shall include date, time, employee'S name and any
observations/remarks.
c. After treatment is totally completed or the animal leaves the shelter, the
treatment sheet shall be stapled to the Master Sheet.
NOTIFYING OWNERS
Animal Control personnel are to check all animals for any form of identification and
including scanning with the Datapet and Infopet scanners for identification
purposes.
All reasonable attempts shan be made to reunite animals in our custody with their
owners.
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Animals shan be held as mandated by County ordinance.
Scanning Instructions
The Datapet information chip is located just under the skin on the mid-Hne back area
between the shoulders. The Infopet chip is on the rear neck area between the head
and shoulders.
When scanning, depress and hold the scanner button. If an identification chip is
implanted, a ten digit identification number will appear on the screen.
For Infopet, if less than 10 digits show, add zeros before number to equal ten (i .e.
0000123456). Can 1-800-858-0248 for Infopet owner information.
Can 1-800-858-1988 for Oatapet owner information. Identify yourself and give the
identification number.
Animal Control personnel will be given the owner's name, address, work, home and
emergency telephone numbers.
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HOUSING ANIMALS
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All animals in our custody shall be provided with a sanitary and humane
environment at all times.
2. Males and females shall not be housed together unless they are litter mates
under the age of four months or the Field Services Supervisor directs
otherwise.
3. All animals shall be kept clean. dry and as comfortable as practical.
Excessively wet animals shall be dried immediately.
4. Aggressive animals and animals being held for rabies observation shall be
housed individually.
5. Animals with medical problems shall be isolated as necessary.
SHELTER CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES
Animal Control personnel shall be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of
the shelters. Procedures to be completed include. but are not limited to. the
following:
1. An animal holding areas are inspected.
2. Animals are moved to other holding areas while their runs/cages are <<1eanect.
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Animal feces is picked up and disposed of properly.
An animal holding areas are hosed down with water. disinfected and
deodorized. Additional cleaning shall be performed as needed.
5. All floor and gutter drains shall be flushed with clean water.
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6. Excessive water on the floors shall be squeegeed immediately into the nearest
floor drain.
7. Garbage cans and waste baskets shall be emptied. disinfected and deodorized .
8. Used "knty-litte,." and dog food waste shall be disposed of properly. These
materials shall not be introduced into the sewer system.
9. The f...."." -"d"~ JlIlk.-;". cold box shan be maintained in a clean and neat
manners Temperatures of approximately 20 degrees for the freezer and 40
degrees for the cold box shall be maintained at all times.
10. Tops of cages. appliances and file cabinets shall be maintained in a sanitary
man ner .
11 . Mirrors and shelter windows shall be cleaned with glass cleaner as needed.
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12. Faucets shall be turned off tightly after use and water pressure shall be
released from hoses.
13. Each shelter facility shall be thoroughly sprayed with insecticide as needed in
order to control flies. fleas and ants.
CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR SANTA RITA COLD STORAGE
The cold storage is to be cleaned as soon as possible after the tallow company PiCkS.
up.
, . Move all barrels outside.
2. Add bleach and soap to all barrels.
3. Fill half full with water and let soak
4. Sweep out cold storage while barrels are soaking.
5. Make bleach and soap solution in a bucket.
6. Scrub walls and floor with bleach/soap solution.
7. Thoroughly rinse with a hose and leave door open to dry.
8. Scrub barrels inside and out, tip barrels to empty.
9. Thoroughly rinse with a hose.
10. Place barrels inside, in a neat straight line, against the sides. DO NOT leave
barrels in the middle.
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CALLS AND VISITS FROM THE PUBLIC
When members of the public calt or visit the shelters to ask about missing
animals, they shall be courteously treated at all times.
2. When an animal is identified. shelter personnel shalt obtain the owner's
complete name, address and telephone number. The owner information shall
be written on the back of the master sheet. Prior to a dog being released to
the owner, the owner must provide proof of rabies and write the expiration
date on the receipt.
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3. If the owner lives in unincorporated Alameda County or in one of the cities
which we contract with, make sure their dog license is current. If not, they
shan purchase a license prior to the release of their dog.
PROCESSING FORMS
1 . Dog L ieanses
a. Make sure the name, address and city are legible and correctly spelled.
b. The carbon paper in the dog license forms is of poor quality and,
subsequently, does not copy onto the last two copies.
(1) Press hard enough to transfer all information through to the last
copy.
(2) Check the final two copies, particularly the post card, to ensure that
the name, address and city have transferred.
(3) If the information does not transfer, rewrite all information legibly.
c. Make sure the purchaser is informed that dog license fees are not
refundable.
2. Spay jNeuter and Rabies Certificates
a. Make sure the name, address and city are legible and correctly spelled.
b. If fees are paid by check and the name on the check differs from the name
of the person on the certificate, write the check owner's name and check
number on the certificate. This will facilitate any fee returns which may
be made in the future.
c. The "Animal Must Be Altered On Or Before" section must be fined out.
The certificates are filed by this date for accountability purposes.
d. The certificates .!!!y!! be signed by the receiving party for liability
purposes.
3.
Racei pts
Breakdown the receipt total... The monjes are placed in various accounts and
it is imperative that the breakdowns are written.
4. Master Sheets
a.
The white copy indicates that an animal has been taken into the shelter. .
The yellow COpy indicates that an animal is no longer in the shelter.
(1) All yellow copies must be sent to Animal Control Records when the
animal is no longer in the shelter.
b. Clearly note on the master sheet if the animal is County. Dublin.
Livermore or Pleasanton. The monthly statistics are compiled based on
this information.
c. Fill out all information: City where animal was picked up. type and
description of animal.
d. The disposition of the animal and the date shall be recorded on the yellow
and pink copies (adopt. redeemed. PTS, etc.).
e. On the back of the yellow copy. print the name, address and telephone
number of the person adopting/redeeming the animal.
f. When a veterinary brings in dead animals and pays by check, mark the
Master Sheet with "Paid" and note the check number and receipt number
on the master sheet. This way the veterinary will not be billed for
something they have already paid.
g. If an animal is from the unincorporated areas of Hayward, Livermore.
Pleasanton, Livermore or San Leandro. check the appropriate box and.
write "CO." next to it. This will let Animal Control Records know the
animal was picked up from the unincorp_orated area.
h. In the "Remarks" section, indicate if the animal wore a collar. tag. flea
collar. harness. sweater. etc., and unusual characteristics (1 blue and
1 brown eye, 3 legs. etc.).
HANDLING OF MONEY. CHECKS AND RECEIPTS
1. The following steps shall be taken with regard to monies taken in.
a. All cash receipts shall be entered on the cash receipt log in numeric order.
b. Voided receipts shall be included on the log for accountability purposes.
c. The cash receipt log shall be made out in triplicate (1 original and 2
copies). One copy shall be retained by the originating shelter. The
original and one copy shall be sent to Animal Control Records. Upon
verifying the cash receipts against the logs. Animal Control Records shall
sign off on the duplicate log and return it to the originating shelter.
d. At the end of the business day the receipts, monies and cash receipt logs
shall be..led -in an envelope. The envelope shan be signed and dated by
the shelter employee. The envelope shall be placed in the lock box located
inside the safe1 Once inside the lock box. the envelope .shall not be .
removed.
e. The safes shall remain locked at all times.
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f. The entire lock box shall be removed by the courier and taken to Animal
Control Records for processing the receipts. The lock box shall be
returned to the originating shelter. Only Animal Control Records and
Field Services Supervisor shall have access to the lock box keys. The
courier shall not have access to the keys.
g. Every effort shall be made to collect all fees for rendered services,
redemptions, etc., prior to the animal being released to the owner. If
unable to collect all fees for rendered services, Animal Control Records
shall be notified and billing procedures shall be initiated.
2. The follOwing checks shan not be accepted:
Non-imprinted checks
Checks drawn on out-of-state banks
Hand-written address changes
3. An checks must have the issuer's name and address imprinted on the face.
The issuer's home and work telephone numbers must be imprinted or clearly
hand-written on the face of the check.
4. Citizens presenting checks in payment for fees or services shall be required
to present identification as proof of their identity.
Only the following forms of identification are acceptable:
a. California driver's license
b. Identification card issued by California Department of Motor Vehicles
c. Military identification card
The check address and the issuer's proof of identity address (except military
identification cards) must match.
The identification used shall be noted on the face of the check and initialled by
the employee/volunteer accepting the check.
5. Post-dated checks shan not be accepted from the public. The dates on the
checks must match the dates on corresponding receipts.
SHELTER SECURITY
The last employee to leave the shelter each day shan be responsible for turning off
all equipment and securing the entire area.
Supplies, food, equipment or animals will not be removed from the shelter without
approval from the Field Services Supervisor.
COMMON DISEASES IN CATS AND DOGS
Cats
DO.QS
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Ear Mites -- Very common. Brown discharge in ears. Use Q-tips moistened
with water to dig out discharge (as far as you can see ONLY).
Ringworm - Round or oval patches of hair loss usually around the face, paws
and legs. Contagious to people, especially children. Medication is needed
every day for a month.
Dehydration -- A big killer. If vomiting or diarrhea occurs, the cat can
become very dehydrated. To check, pull the skin over the shoulders. If it
has good elasticUy, that is a good indicator the cat is not dehydrated. If not,
the cat could be dehydrated. Check the lower lid of the eat's eye. There
should be moisture. If you run your finger along the eat's gum, it should not
stick to the gums. If it does stick, you must get liquid into the animal with an
IV or syringe.
AIDS -- Suppresses the immune system as in humans. It affects cats 7 years
and older. No vaccine is available.
Leukemia -- Virus induced at 5 years or younger. This may present itself as
an upper respiratory problem. It is a wasting disease -- the cat win not eat
or drink and looks bad. Passed by close contact (i.e. bites and saliva).
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Mange -- Common in puppies. Demadex mite. There is hair loss around face.
It is not contagious but causes immune compromise problem. A dip is usually
used. Never use steroids.
Ear Mites -- Very common. Brown discharge in ears. Use Q-tips moistened
with water to dig out discharge (as far as you can see ONLY).
Foxtails -- Look for yellow discharge.
Kennel Cough - Very common upper respiratory problem. Many dogs have
infection tracheal bronchitis. Rarely fatal. The dog acts like it is trying to
gag with a dry cough. Antibiotics can be used for the bacteria but will not
stop the cough. A Bordatella shot can be given but is not 1001 effective. To
diagnose: Rub up and down the dog's throat. If the dog coughs, it is a good
indication of kennel cough.
An coughing dogs and sneezing cats must be isolated. These animals cannot
remain in the shelters' general population. It is recommended that the animals
be fostered outside the shelter.
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REPORT OF LOCAL RABIES CONTROL ACTIVITIES
FOR 19
Jurisdiction from which the report is made:
Note: If report for any item is "none" or "zero", so indicate.
No.
A. Dogs vaccinated in "actual cost" public
vaccination clinics
RABIES B. Doos licensed in "actual cost" public clinics
VACCINATION C. Number of "actual cost" public vaccination
clinics held
AND D. Individual vaccination fee charged in above
"actual cost" public vaccination clinics
LICENSING E. Total number of dogs licensed in iurisdiction
F. Animal control citations issued
G. Dogs impounded (This total should be the sum
of 1,2 and 3)
1. Doas captured bv Animal Control Officers
CANINE 2. Dogs surrendered by owner (does not include
those surrendered for quarantine)
3. Doqs impounded for quarantine
RABIES H. Disposition of dogs impounded (this total
should be the sum of 1,2,3,4,and 5)
CONTROL 1. Doqs reclaimed
2. Doas adoDted bv new owners
3. Doos euthanized
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4. Doos that died of other causes
s. Doqs stolen, escaped, etc.
I. Number of 30 day quarantines monitored for
vaccinated dogs & cats exposed to potentially
rabid animals
ANIMAL J. Number of 6 month quarantines monitored for
unvaccinated dogs & cats exposed to potential
rabid animals
QUARANTINES K. Number of 6 month quarantines for domestic
animal herds (cow, horses, etc. ) exposed to
potentially rabid animals
L. Number of 30 day or 6 month quarantines not
completed because animals were euthanized
H. Number of animal control officers employed in
jurisdiction
COMPLETED BY:
Signature
Name (print)
Title
Agency
Telephone
PLBASB FORWARD PORK '1'0:
Alameda county Environmental Health Department
Vector Control Services
7977 capwell Drive
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 667-7557
QIC 20501
Month/Year
Fairmont Shelter
Ju risdiction
ALAMEDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIELD SERVICES
REPORT OF ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
PaQe One
Animals in Custody
Stray Dogs (Licensed)
Stray Dogs (Unlicensed)
Owned Dogs
Stray Cats
Owned Cats
Stray Others
Owned Others
Wildlife
This Month
Animal Bites
Dog
Cat
Other
Home Conti ned
Veterinarian Confined
Animal Control Confined
Unable to Locate Animal
Complaints
Received
Cleared
Prosecuted
Uncleared
Citations
A t Large
License Violation
Biting/Attacking Dogs
Other
Injured Animals (Treated)
Dog
Cat
Other
Ambulance Services
9394ST AT. AC
.
Year to Date
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.
Month/Year
Fairmont Shelter
Jurisdiction
ALAMEDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIELD SERVICES
REPORT OF ANIMAL CONTROL DMSION
Page Two
Dead Animals
This Month
Stray Dogs
Owned Dogs
Stray Cats
Owned Cats
Stray Others
Owned Others
Veterinarian Pick Up
Wildlife
Disposition of Animals
Redeemed
Dogs
Cats
Others
Adopted or Sold
Dogs
Cats
Others
Euthanized
Dogs
Cats
Others
Animals Released to
Adoption Services
Dogs
Cats
Others
Dog Licenses Sold
Animal Fancier Permits Sold
Kennel Licenses Sold
. 9394STAT.AC
Year to Date
Month/Year
Santa Rita Shelter
Jurisdiction
ALAMEDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIELD SERVICES
REPORT OF ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
Animals in Custody
Stray Dogs (Licensed)
Stray Dogs (Unlicensed)
Owned Dogs
Stray Cats
Owned Cats
Stray Others
Owned Others
Wildlife
Animal Bites
Dog
Cat
Other
Home Confi ned
Veterinarian Confined
Animal Control Confined
Unable to Locate Animal
Complaints
Received
Cleared
Prosecuted
Uncleared
Citations
A t Large
License Violation
Biting/Attacking Dogs
Other
Injured Animals (Treated)
Dog
Cat
Other
Ambulance Services
9394STAT .AC
Page One
Ci ty of
Unincorp Dublin
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City of City of Shelter Shelter
Livermore Pleasanton Month YT D
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Month/Year
Santa Rita Shelter
Jurisdiction
ALAMEDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIELD SERVICES
REPORT OF ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
Animals in Custody
Stray Dogs
Owned Dogs
Stray Cats
Owned Cats
Stray Others
Owned Others
Veterinarian Pick Up
Wildlife
Disposition of Animals
Redeemed
Dogs
Cats
Others
Adopted or Sold
Dogs
Cats
Others
Euthanized
Dogs
Cats
Others
Animals Released to
Adoption Services
Dogs ,
Cats
Others
Dog Licenses Sold
Animal Fancier
Permits Sold
Kennel Licenses Sold
9394ST AT. AC
Page Two
Ci ty of
Unincorp Dublin
City of City of Shelter Shelter
Livermore Pleasanton Month YTD
Month/Year
ALAMEDA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIELD SERVICES
REPORT OF ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
Page One
Animals in Custody
This Month
Stray Dogs (licensed)
Stray Dogs (Unlicensed)
Owned Dogs
Stray Cats
Owned Cats
Stray Others
Owned Others
Wildlife
Animal Bites
Dog
Cat
Other
Home Confined
Veterinarian Confined
Animal Control Confined
Unable to Locate Animal
Complaints
Received
Cleared
Prosecuted
Uncleared
Citations
At large
license Violation
Biting/Attacking Dogs
Other
Injured Animals (Treated)
Dog
Cat
Other
Ambulance Services
9394ST AT. AC
Year to Date
Jurisdiction
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Month/Year
Jurisdiction
ALAMEOA COUNTY OEPARTMENT OF FIELD SERVICES
REPORT OF ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
paae Two
Dead Animals
This Month
Stray Dogs
Owned Dogs
Stray Cats
Owned Cats
Stray Others
Owned Others
Veterinarian Pick Up
Wildlife
Disposition of Animals
Redeemed
Dogs
Cats
Others
Adopted or Sold
Dogs
Cats
Others
Eutha-nized
Dogs
Cats
Others
Animals Released to
Adoption Services
Dogs
Cats
Others
Dog Licenses Sold
Animal Fancier Permits Sold
Kennel Licenses Sold
9394ST AT. AC
Year to Date
Month/Year
UNINCORPORATED - FAIRMONT
1. Dog at Large 2. Dog Lie. Req.
5. Complaints
6. Recei ved
UNINCORPORATED - SANTA RITA
1. Dog at large
2. Dog Lie. Req.
5. Complaints
6. Received
DUBLIN
1. Dog at large
2. Dog lie. Req.
5. Complaints
6. Received
lIVERMORf;
1. Dog at large
2. Dog lie. Req.
5. Complaints
6. Received
PLEASANTON
1. Dog at Large
2. Dog lie. Req.
5. Complaints
6. Received
9394ST AT. AC
3. Bite/Attack
4. Other
3. Bite/Attack
4. Other
3. Bite/Attack
4. Other
3. Bite/Attack
4. Other
3. Bite/Attack
4. Other
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ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
ANIMAL CONTROL
REVENUE SUMMARY FOR THE QUARTER OF:
Santa Rita Shelter
Shelter Contracts $ XX,XXX.XX
Miscellaneous Revenue XX.XXX.XX $ XX,XXX.XX
Fairmont Shelter
Miscellaneous Revenue XX,XXX.XX
Field Services
Veterinarian Payments $ XX,XXX.XX
. Miscellaneous Revenue XX.XXX.XX XX.XXX.XX
Total Deposits 'XXX. XXX. XX
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SECTION 5
CONTRACT SERVICES
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CONTRACT SERVICES
DEFINITION OF VETERINARY SERVICES
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1. Services to be Provided
A. Visit the shelter at least twice per week and inspect it for sanitation,
environment, and disease control.
B. Provide recommendations for sanitation and other related medical matters.
C. Determine adequacy of diet for impounded animals.
D. Observe and examine animal quarantined for biting and other reasons.
E. Render first aid to minor injuries and make recommendations to the shelter
- staff regarding proper treatment and care.
F. Examine animals in Alameda County Animal Control custody upon request of
shelter staff.
G. Examine large and exotic animals (i.e. livestock) and make care
recommendations and/or render proper treatment. If unable to properly
examine and/or render proper treatment, make necessary arrangements at
no additional charge to Alameda County Animal Control without prior approval
from the Director of Field Services.
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H. Determine which animals should be isolated" destroyed or made available for
adoption if not redeemed by owners. "
I. Render to the Director of Field Services consultations in 'areas relating to the
health and welfantt,of impounded animals.
J. Provide substitute service when not available.
K. Render to the Director of Field Services a written report..following each visit
noting any dtscrepanci.. observed and making recommendations for
correcting the discrepancies.
L. Render proper .-mng in administering injections for animals to be
euthanized.
M. Perform-._)l.1I.-.n animals to determine the cause of death when requested.
N. Obtain and maintain a current drug enforcement adnrinistration certificate for
the fonowing schedules II, III, IV. and V, narcotic and non-narcotic
su bstances.
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2. Reporting Relationships
A. Render the Director of Field Services consultations in areas relating to the
health and welfare of impounded animals.
B. ' Render to the Director of Field Services a written report fOllowing each visit
noting any discrepancies observed and making recommendations for
correcting the discrepancies.
3. Organizational Representation
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is herein referred to as the Contractor.
4. Membership and Subscriptions
Obtain and maintain a current drug enforcement administration certificate for the
following schedules II, III, IV and V, narcotic and non-narcotic substances.
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COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
MEDICAL DIRECTOR'S REPORT
FAIRMONT SHELTER SANTA RITA SHELTER
Date Time Page No. .
Sanitation Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Comments
Cleanliness
Pest Control
Odor Control
Dead Animal
Storage
Environment Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Comments
T emperatu re
Moisture
Animals to be checked by the Medical Director
1. MS# Breed Color Size Cage#_
2. MS# Breed Color Size Cage#_
3. MS# Breed Color Size cage.
4. MS# Breed Color Size Cage#_
5. MS# Breed Color Size Cage#_
Observation Animals
Instructions/Training Given
D.V.M.
Kennel Master
Field Services Supervisor
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Medical Di rector
SHELMEDD.AC (11/93)
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SECTION 6
PERSONNEL
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PERSONNEL
SENIOR FIELD SERVICES OFFICER
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Responsible for shelter operations, supervising all shelter personnel and coordinate
with shelter volunteers.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Directs, supervisors, trains, evaluates, schedules and coordinates activities of
employees engaged in shelter operations and field operations.
Advises staff concerning quarantine measures and other laws and ordinances
governing animals for dissemination to the public.
Responds to citizens' complaints regarding employees and operational
procedures, investigates and writes reports on complaints, and makes
recommendations to superiors for disposition.
Reviews animal control communications and reports and oversees equipment;
assists in the preparation and administration of the annual budget relating to
shelter operations; and maintains and submits records on animal control
activities.
Responsible for the maintenance of the animal shelter, orders supplies, and
supervises the euthanizing and disposing of animals.
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Responsible for overseeing the performance, of veterinarians for contract
compliance purposes.
Reviews and submits reports concerning County ordinances and other codes
related to animals.
Coordina~es all volunteer activities within the shelters.
Qualifies for the use of animal tranquilizer weapons; instructs subordinates in
their. use.
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SENIOR FIELD SERVICES OFFICER
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1 fun time x 8 hrs/day x 5 days/wk x 52.143 wk/yr
2, 086. 0 h rs
Subtract county hoHdays for above position
13 holidays x 8 hrs =
( 1 04. 0 h rs )
Total work hours per year
1 , 982 . 0 h rs
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1 . Workload
, ,982.0 hrs
Duty Time Available
1- Total hours per year 2,086.0 hrs
2. Work time lost per year
Vacation (10 days) 80.0 hrs
. Floating holiday (4) 32.0 hrs
Sick leave (8.2 days County Average) 65.6 hrs
. Total lost work time: 1n.6 hrs
3. Net hours available per year 1,908.4 hrs
4. Senior Field Services Officer position
required to handle work load 1.1=1
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SHERIFF'S TECHNICIAN
Responsible for the daily shelter operations.
Duties include. but are not limited to:
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Oversee Field Service Aides.
Assist with cleaning and feeding animals as needed.
Assure overall cleanliness of shelter.
Assist public with adoptions. animal licenses. redemptions. surrenders. spay/
neuter. euthanasia requests and process inherent paperwork/documentation.
Answer public's telephone and walk-in inquiries.
Process internal documents including money receipts. lost/found animal
reports. Vector Control bite reports. and medical documents involving sick or
injured animals.
Process and route all paperwork.
Assist shelter veterinarians as necessary
Report structure deficiencies and equipment malfunctions
Euthanize animals and store remains as necessary.
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SHERIFF'S TECHNICIAN
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1 position x 7 days per week at Santa R;ta Shelter
, position x 7 days per week at Fairmont Shelter
2 fun-time x 8 hr/day, x 7 day/wk x 52.143 =
5,840.0 hrs
Subtract county holidays for above positions
13 holidays x 8 hrs x 2 positions =
(208.0 hrs)
Total work hours per year =
5,632.0 hrs
1. Workload 5,632.0 hrs
Duty Time Available
1. Total hours per year 2,086.0 hrs
2. Wor k ti me lost per year:
Vacation (15 days) 120.0 hrs
Floating holidays (2) 16.0 hrs
Sick leave (8.2 days County average) 65.6 hrs
. Total lost work time: 201.6 hrs
3. Net hours available per year: 1,884.4 hrs
4. Sheriff's Technician positions
required to handle workload 2.9 = 3
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FIELD SERVICES AIDE
Responsible for cleaning, feeding and general care of animals housed in the shelters.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Clean and feed animals.
Maintain overall cleanliness of shelter.
Answer public telephones and public walk-in inquiries.
Escort the public into the secured areas and retrieved animals to facilitate
adoptions/redemptions.
Assist public with adoptions, animal1icenses, redemptions, surrenders, spay/
neuter, euthanasia requests and process inherent paperwork/documentation of
these functions.
Process internal documents including money receipts, lost/found animal
reports. Vector Control bite reports, and medical documents involving sick or
injured animals.
Rear-shelter processing/tracking of all incoming and outgoing animals from the
public, contract cities and field officers. Related duties include animal
identification, weight, cage assignments, cage cards, housing in observation/
isolation/quarantine/general populanon depending upon circumstances.
Deliver animals to contracted veterinarians for mandatory spay/neuter and
process necessary paperwork. "-'
Transport sick/injured animals for emergency medical treatment.
Assist shelter veterinarians as necessary.
Decapitating animals, processing paperwork, and storing remains as necessary.
Euthanizing animals and storing remains as necessary.
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FIELD SERVICES AIDE
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3 positions x 7 days per week at Santa Rita Shelter
1 position x 7 days per week at Fairmont Shelter
1 position x 3 days per week for Mandatory SIN Program
5 fun-time x 7.5 hr/day x 7 day/wk x 52.143 =
13,688.0 hrs
Subtract county holidays for above positions'
13 holidays x 7.5 hrs x 5 positions =
Add county holiday coverage (clean/feed animals)
13 holidays x 3 hrs x 2 positions =
( 487. 5 h rs)
78.0 hrs
Total work hours per year =
13,278.0 hrs
1. Workload
13,278.0 hrs
Duty Time Available
1. Total hours per year
2. Work time lost per year:
. Vacation (10 days) 75.0 hrs
Floating holidays (2) 15.0 hrs
" Sick leave (8.2 days County average) 61.5 hrs
Total lost work time:
3. Net hours available per year:
4. Field Services Aide positions
required to handle workload
1,955.0 hrs
151.5 hrs
1,803.5 hrs
7.4=8
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ACCOUNT CLERK I JOB DUTIES
Responsible for maintaining financial records and the preparation of financial reports .
and related work.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Verify receipts for accuracy
Prepare and record deposits for shelters
Prepare and record warrants for payment
Prepare collection report
Prepare billing to veterinarians for services rendered
Disburse fees collected on behalf of the contracting cities
Compile shelter revenue reports
Answer telephone inquiries
Assist walk-in public
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CLERK II JOB DUTIES
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Responsible for maintaining paper trail of each transaction, whether or not money
changes hands, to ensure population count of shelter and provide clerical support
to animal control staff.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Type new dog licenses
Mail reminder notices for dog license renewal
Log Master Sheets
Process animal fancier permits
Process animal bite and complaint reports
Sen copies of reports
Maintain inventory and distribution of receipt books
Log rabies certificates and dog licenses
Type spay/neuter tracking information and contract
Process dispatch detail cards, recording pick up or complaint
.
Compile statistics for reports
Process impound and 72-hour notices
Coordinate auctions
Close adoptions cases after final paperwork is completed
Answer telephone and public walk-in inquiries
Filing
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OFF-SITE PERSONNEL
Division Commander - 2'lt Santa Rita. 2'lt Fairmont (Administrative)
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Captain -- 2% Santa Rita. 2'6 Fairmont (Administrative)
Sergeant -- 50C1 Santa Rita. 29 Fairmont -- First Year
251)6 Santa Rita, 20S Fairmont -- Second Year
20C1 Santa Rita. 2()lI Fairmont -- Subsequent Years
Stenographer II -- 2()lI Santa Rita. 1JI.W. Fairmont
Administrative Services Assistant -- 201 Santa Rita, 1~ Fairmont
Clerk II - 53.01~ Santa Rita, 36.091 Fairmont
Account Clerk I - 56S Santa Rita, 381 Fairmont
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CHAIN OF COMMAND
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Sheriff
Undersheriff
Division Commander
Captain
lieutenant
Sergeant
Stenographer II
Animal Control Supervisor
I
Sheriff's Technician
I
Field Services Aide
I
Volunteer
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Staffing Level Requirements
Below is a comparative analysis of the proposed staffing requirements with shelters .
or humane societies of comparable size and activity.
Shelter Cats Dogs SQ. Ft. Staffing
Alameda 52 38 Unk. 4 employees.
Antioch 120 42 8,500 5 employees.
Hayward 80 60 6,000 5 employees.
Oakland SPCA 45 65 12,000 8 employees.
Sacramento 126 63 14,000 6 employees.
Stockton 23 72 4,800 4 employees.
Tracy 24 21 Unk. 4 employees.
* Includes one working supervisor.
Anticipated Daily Staffing Levels
Western Shelter 43 28 1,918 2 employees
New Eastern Shelter 94 42 15,404 4 employees
Western and Eastern Shelters to Share
Mandatory Spay/Neuter Program Coordinator
Supervisor
1 employee
1 employee
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SECTION 7
TRAINING
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TRAINING
Proper orientation and training is vital to animal shelter personnel for curtailing and .
preventing employee accidents as wen as preventing the mistreatment and
mishandling of animals.
The Sheriff's Technicians are required to successfully complete academy training.
The curriculum includes report writing. enforcement of laws and ordinances.
interpersonal communication. first-aid and hazardous occurrences. We propose to
modify the curriculum to include courses specific to animal control.
The Regional Training facility provides an additional training source to develop
programs that meet the training needs of the Animal Shelter.
A contracted veterinarian provides training in euthanasia, animal diseases and
matters relating to the health and welfare of impounded animals.
Training is a continuous process which develops and maintains skills, improves
employee productivity and motivates employees to help increase organizational goal
achievement.
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SECTION 8
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
The current legal requirements governing Animal Control Service Programs relate
to the operation of public pounds. rabies control programs, vaccination clinics,
enforcement of laws concerning cruelty to animals, licensing and impounding dogs.
In regard to animal shelter services, the only County mandate is that the Board of
Supervisors is required to impound dogs running at large. and arrange for their
disposition in a humane manner. The Board may appoint persons to impound and
dispose of dogs or enter into a contract with an organization.
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In addition. there are state and county codes concerning the handling of wild or
exotic ani mals
California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 671 -- States it is illegal to possess
wild animals without a permit unless otherwise specified.
Penal Code Section 597 -- It is a duty of peace or humane officers to take possession
of abandoned or neglected animals and their owners are responsible for the total
costs of caring for the animal until it is redeemed.
Provides that any animal which is not on the owner's property or in his immediate
control may be deemed to be an abandoned animal. If the animal is in need of
veterinary care, Animal Control Section personnel may provide for such care. The
cost of such care is a lien against the animal and before the animal may be redeemed,
the cost must be paid.
Mandates that any injured dog or cat must receive emergency treatment and care by .
a veterinarian. Such treatment must not extend beyond the five-day holding period
specified in the animal control ordinance. Animal Control personnel should attempt
to determine if treatment can wait until the next working day of a veterinarian. If
it appears that a delay would result in the demise of the animal, emergency treatment
shall be sought immediately.
Health and Safety Code Section 1920 -- Requires every dog owner to license their
animals every two years and vaccinate them with anti-rabies vaccine. Each city
and/or county is responsible for maintaining or providing for the maintenance of a
pound system and rabies control program. County Counsel has indicated that the
County is only responsible for providing such services in the unincorporated area.
Individual cities are responsible for providing animal control services in their own
jurisdictions.
Fish and Game Code Section 2118 -- States it is illegal to possess wild animals
without a permit unless otherwise specified.
Food and Agriculture Code Section 30806 -- In any county that does not have an
animal control department, the County Clerk shan perform the functions assigned
to the County Animal Control Department regarding licensing of dogs.
Food and Agriculture Code Section 31106 -- County Supervisors may appoint person
to take up, impound and kill dogs or it may enter into a contract with any humane
society or other organization or association.
Alameda County Administrative Code 5-10-06 -- Authorizes the operation of a County .
Field Services Department of which animal control is a component. The program is
responsible for enforcing county ordinance and state laws pertaining to animal
control in the unincorporated area.
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Alameda County Ordinance Section 3-46.0 -- Requ;res all dogs over the age of four
(4) months to be Hcensed.
Alameda County Ordinance Section 3-46.4 -- Requires all dogs to receive anti-rabies
vaccination sufficient for immunization purposes.
Alameda County Ordinance Section 3-48.1 -- States whenever it is shown that any
dog or other animal has bitten any person or animals, or exhibits evidence of rabies,
the dog or animal must be quarantined.
If the dog or animal has current rabies vaccination, Animal Control personnel have
the option to home quarantine or shelter quarantine the animal for 10 days.
Whenever possible, a home quarantine shall be issued.
If the dog or animal does not have a current rabies vaccination, the animal shall be
Quarantined at the shelter for 10 days.
If the dog or animal does not have current rabies vaccination, the animal may be
quarantined by a licensed veterinarian if the owner so requests. The length of the
Quarantine period is determined by the local health officer.
All quarantine expenses shall be paid by the owner of the biting dog or animal.
Alameda County Ordinance Section 3-50.0 and 3-50.3 -- States that loose, stray,
etc., animals shall be impounded and specifies the length of impoundments.
Any stray animal with rabies tags, licenses or any other form of identification or a
known-owned animal shall be held for a total of ten days. A 72-hour notice shall
immediately be sent to the owner on record for said identification.
All stray animals without identification or unknowii.:..owned animals shall be held for
five days.
After the above-respective holding periods. the animals become County property and
are available for adoption.
All animals under observation shall be held ten days or pending the disposition of a
vicious dog hearing.
Alameda County Ordinance Section 3-50.6 -- Authorizes the euthanasia of animals by
reason of age. disease or other cause.
Alameda County Ordinance Section 3-55.1 -- Defines exotic animal.
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SECTION 9
TRANSITION PLAN
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TRANSITION PLAN
Prior to Shelter Opening
Upon being awarded contract, commence personnel recruitment.
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Day -21
Day -3
Day -2
Day -1
Post public notices at eastern shelters and Field Services Office
concerning the opening of the new shelter.
Print public notices in local newspapers concerning the opening of the
new shelter.
Contact telephone company for telephone message and transfer
message.
Prepare cages for animals.
Employee orientation to shelter.
Employee training
Eastern shelter closed to public.
Transfer all animals, equipment and supplies from old shelter.
Employee training
Eastern shelter closed to public.
Complete transfer and storage of supplies.
Prepare office for daily business.
Employee training
After Shelter Openina
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Day.1
Days 1-30
Day 30
Day 45
Day 90
Day 105
Day 180
Day 365
NOTE:
Open shelter to publiC
Daily checks of old shelter for animals dropped off.
Evaluate shelter functions.
Report major problems/concerns with recommendations to superiors.
Enact minor changes.
Enact changes per superiors' recommendations.
Evaluate shelter functions.
Report major problems/concerns with recommendations to superiors.
Enact minor changes.
Enact changes per superiors' recommendations.
Semi final evaluation of shelter.
Final evaluation of shelter.
Additional supplies win be ordered on an as-needed basis after the shelter
opens.
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SECTION 10
PUBLIC INFORMATION
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
AND
EDUCATION
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PUBLIC INFORMATION. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
POTENTIAL ADOPTION PROGRAM
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Name and contact information is taken from those interested in animals held in the
shelter whose time is not up. The potential adopter is assigned a date on which to
contact the shelter to check on the animals availability. If so, they have until the
close of business on their assigned day to adopt the animal. If they are not
interested or cannot make it in, the next person is anowed the same opportunity on
their assigned day and so on for subsequent potential adopters until the animal is
adopted.
LOST /FOUND ANIMAL PROGRAM
Owners of missing animals can fill out a lost report and may attach a photograph.
People who have found animals can also fin out a found report. Staff and/or
volunteers regularly review the reports, checking the reports and animals held in
the shelters for possible matches. If a potential match is made. the particular
parties are notified for identification purposes.
VIDEO TAPES
A video system will be set up in the "get acquainted" area of the shelters to provide
video taped information concerning care, grooming, etc.
HANDOUTS/FL YERS
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· Barking Dog Complaint Procedures
· Hints to Break the Barking Habit
· Owner Surrender Pet Information
· Shelter List including address/telephone
County and Contra Costa Animal Control
number for all shelters in Alameda
IN COOPERATION WITH BOTH SHELTER VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION
· Adoption fairs
· Animal care information booths at vaMous events (Le. dog shows)
· Low-cost spay/neuter programs
· "Pet of the Week" programs with local newspapers
· Teen youth programs concerning animal care
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ANIMAL ADOPTION INTEREST FORM
Ava i1 abil i ty Date Master Sheet No.
. Breed Age Sex
* * * * * * * * * * * * . * * * * * * * * * * . * ,. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * . *
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
1. Name
Address
Telephone: Home Work
Date Time Shelter Employee
2. Name
Address
Telephone: Home Work
Date Time Shelter Employee
3. Name
. Address
Telephone: Home -. Work
Date Time Shelter Employee
4. Name
Address
Telephone: Home Work
Date Time Shelter Employee
5. Name
Address
Telephone: Home Work
Date Time Shelter Employee
. ADOPTFRM. AC
01/91
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LOST CAT/DOG REPORT
You may include a sketch or picture on the other side.
Owner
Address
Telephone: Home { .
Date Last Seen
at (cross streets)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * . . * . . . . . . . . . . . * . . . * *
Date Reported
City
Work (
Zip
)
)
in (city)
DESCRIPTION OF ANIMAL
Breed (i.e. Siamese, Terrier Mix. etc.)
Color{s)
Sex (M/F) Altered: Yes No
Age (approximate) Friendly: Yes No
Si ze: Small. Medi UII Large . Wei ght (approximate)
Coat: Long__ Medium__ Short__ Smooth__ Wiry'~ Curly__ Wavy__ Clipped__
Tail: Long ___ Short Absent Bushy ___ Curls Over Back ___ Docked___
Eye Co lor
Speci a 1 Features or Marks
IDENTIFICATION AIDS
Collar: Cloth
Tags: City/County
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Flea
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OWner 10 _ Veterinary _ FoFAS
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FOUNCAT-.AC
FOUND CAT/DOG REPORT
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DESCRIPTION OF ANIMAL
Breed (i.e. Siamese, Terrier Mix, etc.)
Color(s)
Sex (M/F)
Altered: Yes
No
Age (approximate)
Friendly: Yes
NO
Si ze: Small
MediulII
Large _ Wei ght (approximate)
Coat:
Long__ Medium__ Short__ Smooth~ Wiry__ Curly__ Wavy__ Clipped__
Tail:
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Collar: Cloth
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FOUNCAT-.AC
ALAMEDA COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
BARKING DOG COMPLAINT PROCESS
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Alameda County Ordinance 3-48.5, Animals - Noise Disturbances By, states:
a. No person owning. keeping or having in his care or custody any dog or other
animal. shan knowingly permit or suffer such dog or animal, by any barking or
other noise or sound, to disturb any other person's peace and quiet. This
section shall not be construed to prohibit the keeping of any watchdog,
provided the keeper thereof takes immediate steps to quiet such dog whenever
it barks and provided such keeper never leaves such dog unattended on the
premises in a place where its barking, if prolonged or if repeated any undue
number of times, disturbs any other person's peace and quiet.
b. No person, after being informed orally or in writing that his dog or other animal
has by barking or other noise or sound disturbed any other person's peace and
quiet. shall fail. refuse or neglect to take whatever steps or use whatever
means are necessary to assure that such dog or animal does not again disturb
said other person's peace and quiet.
Animal Control Officers' Responsibilities
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It is the duty of Alameda County Animal Control to respond and investigate
complaints of barking dogs. The Animal Control Officer shall respond to the
complainant's residence when requested and document information regarding the
barking dog complaint. The Animal Control Officer shall make contact with the
person who is responsible for the dog. The responsible person shall be informed of
the complaint, may be provided with printed information on breaking the barking
habit and may be issued a citation if the Animal Control Officer hears the barking.
On numerous occasions barking dog complaints are received after business hours.
If the complaining party only wants to report the barking dog but not pursue a
criminal complaint, then it shan be handled by an Animal Control Officer during
regular business hours.
Sheriff's Department Patrol Responsibilities
If the complaining party wants to pursue a criminal complaint, it is the responsibility
of the Patrol Division to respond to the complainant's residence and investigate the
complaint. The patrol officer takes a statement from the complainant, takes a
statement from the person who is responsible for the dog, and processes the
investigation through normal channels to the District Attorney's office.
District Attorney's Responsibilities
The District Attorney reviews the complaint and decides on a course of action.
Generally, the District Attorney has three options:
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1 . File formal charges
2. Hold a citation hearing
3. Not pursue the complaint
Barking dog complaints can be called in 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to the
Alameda County Sheriff's Department Dispatch, Animal Control Section, at 667-7763.
If you have a problem regarding your complaint, please can the Field Services Office
at 667-7750 Monday through Friday.
BARKDOGC.AC -- 6/92
HINTS TO HELP BREAK THE BARKING HABIT
IF STILL A PUppy -- The time to attack the problem is during puppyhood i the
barking habit can be a tough one to break in the adult dog. Let the puppy sound
warning signals for a few seconds, then reassure him with a few calming words ("it's
all right, Spot. "). The pUppy has done its job and you have responded.
WHEN BARKING CONTINUES -- After sounding his alarm and being calmed down,
if barking continues, speak directly to the puppy with a command of "QUIET!". If
you are not getting the idea across, demonstrate by holding the puppy's mouth
closed (being careful not to cut off breathing passages) for a moment. Remember
that you are teaching, not punishing, so do not excite the puppy by yelling or
hitting. Release the puppy after he has calmed down, and let him know everything
is all rig ht.
IF THE' DOG BARKS AT ANY LITTLE NOISE -- The dog who barks at any little noise
needs extra special attention. This type of barking problem is best resolved by
setting up the conditions under which you know causes the barking. For example:
The arrival of mail or delivery people, clanking cars going by, or the neighbor's
dog. When the dog begins to bark, ten him firmly "QUIET!". Be ready to enforce
the command with correction such as taking a folded paper or magazine and smack
YOUR OWN hands (not the dog) smartly, until he knows the command of "QUIET!".
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IF THE DOG BARKS WHEN NO ONE IS AT HOME -- Leave a radio playing softly when
you go out. It often keeps the dog in better spirits. It may even be that he thinks
you are in a another part of the house. Get the dog use to being in a closed room by
trying this when you are at home. If the dog still barks or howls the minute you .
leave him, tell him to stay and be a good dog, then walk out and close the door. The
minute he starts to bark or howl, burst in and scold "NO, bad dog, QUIET" then go
away again, wait outside. If he starts to bark or howl again, increase the intensity
of your command until he is sure you are around the corner.
THE TIED UP DOG -- If for some reason your dog must be tied up in the yard for
hours at a time, make sure he will be as comfortable as possible. Often, dogs that
are tied up do a great amount of barking. To reduce the probability of barking,
make sure he has sufficient shelter, which he can enter and exit comfortably. Keep
a supply of fresh water and some food nearby. It is very important that you are
absolutely certain the rope is not too short or long (allowing it to be tangled). Take
the time needed to be sure the dog is not too crowded, causing him to step in his
food, water or feces. As a result, he will feel like a king in his own home, thus
giving less reasons for barking and howling.
Eliminating the problem is time-consuming and sometimes frustrating, but you will
be able to do it in two or three weeks, and you can comfort yourself with the
knowledge that you are making your dog a better pet, neighbor and citizen.
(8/91 )
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CONTROLLING EXCESSIVE BARKING
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REDUCE MISBEHAVIOR
If only for the sake of the neighbor's peace of mind, owners of dogs that bark
excessively should do everything possible to minimize the problem in their absence.
On no account should the dog be left outside where: (a) there are a multitude of
disturbances to incite the dog to bark and (b) the barks can more easily penetrate
the neighborhood. Until the problem is solved, the dog should be confined indoors.
Closing the drapes will help muffle the noise for the neighbors and help filter
disturbances from outside. In addition, confining the dog to the back of the house
(away from the street) will keep disturbances to a minimum.
In may cases, confinement is the primary reason that the dog is barking. Often the
dog is confined to the yard or basement because the owner cannot trust it to be left
in the house by itself. The most common reasons for this situation are that the dog
has a house-soiling or destructive chewing problem. The dog reacts t confinement
and isolation by barking. The owner should, at least, reevaluate the problem and
decide what they really want form their pet.
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The owner should not overlook the obvious~ May dogs are situational barkers and
bard only in response to fairly specific stimuli. Rather than getting rid of the dog
(as many owners are forced to do) because it barks excessively, it may be easier to
get rid of the barking-eliciting stimuli. This can be an effective interim measure
until the dog's barking activities are successfully under control. If the owners are
unaware of the stimuli that precipitate each barking spree, they should ask the
neighbors. . If the dog barks at other dogs coming into the yard, the gate should be
kept closed. If the dog barks during garbage removal, the trash may be put in
plastic bags and left on thesidewal k. If the dog barks at unanswered telephone or
doorbell rings, they may be disconnected before leaving home. If the dog barks at
outside disturbances, the owner may leave a radio playing to an "elevator-music"
station. This will provide ideal "white-noise" which will help to mask the noise from
the street.
DOG SITTERS
During the retraining period, the owner might consider employing a part time dog
sitter to continue the training exercises when the owner is away. With continual
tuition, it takes only a few days to break a dog of its barking habit. As training
progresses, the dog sitter may come for less and less time each day.
DOG STOPS BARKING UPON REQUEST
Too many owners fall into the trap of forcefully commanding the dog to "Be Quiet"
but then say nothing and virtually ignore the dog if it obeys. In fact, many owners
restrict their feedback to severely reprimanding the dog if it barks again. With this
approach, training becomes an unpleasant series of punishments. As a rule of
thumb. for each reprimand for barking, there should be at least ten times that" the
dog is praised for being quiet.
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A number of useful ploys will maximize the probability that the dog will stop barking
and remain quiet when requested. These are especially important during the initial
stages of training because they increase the li kelihood that the dog can be rewarded
and begins to learn what the owner wants. As soon as the dog stops barking,
alternately praising the dog and softly repeating the request "Be Quiet" helps
reassure the dog that it is doing the right thing. The more softly the owner praises
the dog, the greater the likelihood that the dog will refrain from barking. The more.
softly the owner speaks, the harder the dog has to listen. If the dog listens to the
owner, it will be less likely to bark because it would not be able to hear what it is
listening to.
Another useful tip.is to instruct the dog to sit and/or lie down before telling it to be
quiet. When dogs embark upon a bellowing, barking bout, they like to stand
squarely on all fours so that they can abduct their elbows and bet a good lungful of
air. Simply having the dog sit often reduces the length and force of the bout.
Having the dog lie down win tend to reduce it still further. Other dogs like to run
up the walks and bounce off the windows when barking. They appear to work
themselves into an excited frenzy and bark to dissipate the energy that they are
creating. A dog that is obediently sitting or lying down cannot also circle the
ceHing. Hence, they do not become as excited, and the barking is easier to control.
Instructing the dot to "Sit-stay" and/or "Down-stay" encourages the dog to pay
attention to the owner and facilitates an aspects of training. The "Sit/down stays"
area also powerful counter-conditioning measures, since they give the dog something
else to think about; it has to concentrate to remain in the "stay". It usually helps
to designate a specific spot where the dog should stay; e.g. on a mat some distance
from the door, or in its basket or, if outside, in its kennel. (Telling a dog to remain
in its kennel also tends to reduce barking because the dog has to weather the
reverberation. )
TRAINING THE DOG TO BE QUIET
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Each time the dog barks, after two or three woofs, it should first be praised for
souf.lding the alarm and then softly requested to.'be quiet for a specific length of
time. After requesting the dog to be quiet, the owner must devote his/her full
attention to the dog. If the dog remains quiet, it should,be rewarded. If it barks
within the requested quiet period, not only should it be immediately and effectively
reprimanded but in addition, it still has to remain quiet for the requisite amount of
time. During initial training, the requested quiet period should be realistically
brief, consisting of no more than two or three seconds. AS training progresses, the
requested quiet period may be gradually increased.
Normally', the training sequence proceeds as follows: After three barks, the owner
says "Good dog" and then quietly requests the dog to "Be quiet" or puts a finger to
his/her lips and softly says "Shush". If the dog is quiet for just three seconds, it
receives copious praise and perhaps a food reward. However, the dog does not know
the meaning of the words "Be quiet" or "Shush" and so will almost certainly continue
barking. But the unsuspecting poochie's very next woof is met with a cataclysmic,
dogmatic, sky-falling, earth-rendering reprimand -- a 120 decibel "BE QUIETI".
Most dogs are so shocked and amazed by this horrendous outburst that they stare
at their owner annat disbelief. In addition, many dogs promptly sit down. It is as
if they become "sit-happy" and have adopted the maxim: "If in doubt, sit."
If, fOlloWing the reprimand, the dog stops barking, it should be praised immediately
and continuously, with an extra special reward if it remains quiet for the full three
seconds. A useful technique to help the dog keep quiet is to keep talking to it.
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(8/91)
ALAMEDA COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE -- DECEMBER 1984
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3-48.5 Animals: Noise Disturbances By
a. No person owning, keeping or having in his care or custody any dog or other
animals, shall knowingly permit or suffer such dog or animal, by any barking
or other noise or sound, to disturb any other person's peace and quiet. This
section shall not be construed to prohibit the keeping of any watchdog,
provided the keeper thereof takes immediate steps to quiet such dog whenever
it barks and provided such keeper never leaves such dog unattended on the
premises in a place where its barking, if prolonged or if repeated any undue
number of times, disturbs any other person's peace and quiet.
b. No person, after being informed orally or in writing that his dog or other animal
has by barking or other noise or sound disturbed any other person's peace and
quiet, shan fail, refuse or neglect to take whatever steps or use whatever
means are necessary to assure that such dog or animal does not again disturb
said other person's peace and quiet.
(Based on Sec. 1, Ord. 72-80)
YOU BE THE JUDGE
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-- By DAVID B. CARNES, Attorney-at-Law
After months of listening to Jim's dogs barking all night, sleepy-eyed Jack took Jim
to court. .
"Jim's got three bird dogs in his backyard," Jack moaned in court. "They howl and
bark all night long and I can't get a wink of sleep."
"I've asked Jim to do something about the dogs, but he refuses. Now I'm asking the
court to enjoin him from keeping those dogs in his yard."
"Those are pure-bred hunting dogs," Jim protested. "I keep 'em in a special pen
so they won't bother anybody. Sure, they bark a little, but I can't help that -- all
dogs bark."
How would you decide if you were the judge?
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Jim either had to keep the dogs quiet or remove them from his yard. The judge rules
that the barking dogs were a nuisance -- defining nuisance as anything which
annoys or disturbs the free use of one's property or which renders its occupancy
un comfortab le.
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(8/91)
DATA TO HELP YOUR CAT GET A NEW HC.ItE
Why are you surrenderi ng your cat?
Nhat name do you call your cat?
Gender: () Ma 1 e ( ) Neutered Ma 1 e ( ) Fema 1 e
Speci a 1 Breed: () Yes () No If yes, what type?
Has the cat: () always been outdoors ( ) always been indoors
The cat has been cared for mainly by: () an adult ( ) a child
The cat gets along with: () Adult men ( ) Adult women ( ) Children
( ) Other cats () Oogs
If a house cat, does the cat use a litter box? () Yes ( ) No
Has the cat recently had "accidents" in the house? () Yes ( ) No
Does the cat have a scratching post? Yes I No If yes, does it use it? Yes I No
Has the cat damaged anything recently? Yes I No If yes, what?
Does the cat have any "bad" habi ts and/or personal i ty probl ems? Yes / No If yes, descri be:
Age
Spayed Femal~
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( ) in and out
( ) N/A
How wou 1 d you descri be the cats persona 1 i ty:
What type of food have you been providing daily: () Canned
( ) Ory
HEALTH INFORMATION: Name of Veteri nari an
Date of 1 ast exallli nat ion:
I f not healthy, please comment:
Has the cat received shots in last year (3 in 1 or 4-,n 1 shot)?
Has the cat been tested for Feline Leukemia (FeLV)? () Yes
If yes, result of FeLV test: () Negative ( ) Positive
Has the cat been tested for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)?
If yes, result of FIP test: () Negative ( ) Positive
Please list any major health problems or injuries and dates:
I s the cat hea lthy?
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( ) Yes
( ) No
( ) No
( ) Yes
( ) No
If the cat is female and she has had kittens, how many litters?
Date of 1 ast 1 i tter:
Comments you would like to pass on to a prospective adopter of your cat:
Your Name:
Telephone
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PACATINF.AC -- 10/92
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DOG PERSONALITY PROFILE
In an effort to help us place your dog in an environment best suited to its needs, we ask
that you complete this questionnaire as completely and honestly as possible.
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Dog's 'Name
Is the dog primarily a house dog?
Is the dog housebroken?
Can the dog be trusted to
If not. why?
Can the dog be trusted to stay by itself
Age
Sex
A yard dog?
Altered:
Both
Yes / No
If not. why?
stay by itself in the house for extended periods of time?
in a fenced yard?
If not, why?
Does the dog jump fences? If so. how high?
Has the dog been kept on a chain? If so, why?
Where does the dog sleep?
When is it normally fed? Where?
What brand of food does it eat?
Does the dog: Tear furniture Yes No ?
Tear carpet Yes No ?
Dump trash Yes No ?
. Bark/Howl Yes No ?
Roam Yes No ?
Dig (holes/yard) Yes No ?
Chase cars Yes No ?
React to uniforms Yes No ?
Walk on a leash Yes No ?
Ri de well in a car Yes No ?
Chew Yes No ?
How would you describe this dog? (Circle all that apply)
One person pet Shy Friendly Destructive Noisy Active
Protective Obedient Playful Easy going Quiet Aggressive
Was the dog obtained from: A friend Pet shop Gift Animal Shelter
Breeder Stray Abandoned Other
Does the dog get along with: Children Yes No ?
Men Yes No ?
Women Yes No ?
Dogs Yes No ?
. Cats Yes No ?
-- Please complete the reverse side --
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Has the dog ever bitten anyone? If so, when and why?
Does the dog have any particular fears? (thunder, vacuum. etc.)
Has the dog had recent vaccinations?
Has the dog had any past health problems?
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If so. what?
Vet's name
Vet's address/telephone
Has the dog been taught any tricks or commands?
If so, what are they?
Does it have any favorite games or toys?
How long have you owned this dog?
Why are you giving it up?
Are there any special problems we should understand concerning this dog?
Are there any comments you would like to make?
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Would you like to leave your name and telephone number in case the future owner of this dog
would like to contact you? Yes No
Name
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Area Code
Telephone Number
PADOGPRO.AC
(rev. 03/95)
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ALAMEDA COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
IF YOUR PET IS MISSING
Check ads in major papers and also can the following facilities:
ALAMEDA (city)
1590 Fortmann, Alameda
748-4585
BERKELEY CITY POUND
2013 - 2nd Street, Berkeley
644-6755
HAYWARD ANIMAL CONTROL
16 Barnes Court, Hayward
293-7200
OAKLAND CITY POUND
Ford and Lancaster, Oakland
535-5602
OAKLAND S.P.C.A.
8323 Baldwin, Oakland
569-0702
PIEDMONT (office only)
120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont
420-3006
SAN LEANDRO (city)
835 E. 14th Street, San Leandro (office only)
577-3206
TRI-CITY ANIMAL SHELTER
1950 Stevenson Boulevard, Fremont
(serving Fremont. Newark and Union City)
790-6777
790-6800
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
4849 Imhoss Place, Martinez
646-2995
ALAMEDA COUNTY (Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton as wen as
unincorporated Castro Valley. Hayward, San Leandro and San Lorenzo)
F AIRMONT SHELTER
2700 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro
Public hours: 11 :30 to 2:00 and 3:00 to 5:30
Open 7 days per week except County observed holidays
667-7707
SANTA RITA SHELTER
4501 Altamirano Avenue, Pleasanton
Public hours: 11 :30 to 5:30
Open 7 days per week except County observed holidays
828-0824
SHELLIST . AC/D-1 (rev. 02/95)
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SECTION 11
SERVICE OPTIONS
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SERVICE OPTIONS
Generating revenue to off-set revenue costs must be considered within the
limitations of the tax-exempt bond utilized to finance the shelter's construction and
must be developed as not to create restraint of trade and unfair competition.
Bearing the above in mind, we propose to explore the possibility of the fOllowing
optional services:
· Animal grooming, to include flea baths and clipping
· Veterinarian services
· Low-cost spay/neuter
· Low-cost vaccination
· Boarding
· Sale of pet supplies
The above services would be provided through sub-contractors and/or the volunteer
organizations.
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SECTION 12
CONTRACT COST DOCUMENTATION
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CONTRACT COST DOCUMENTATION
ThiS section contains a detailed explanation of all associated costs. The figures are .
estimated based on the Sheriff's Department's history of shelter management.
Furnishings, fixtures and equipment for the Santa Rita Shelter are one-time
expenditures only.in the first year.
Figures for Building Maintenance costs were not available at the time this proposal
was written.
Actual expenditures incurred during the year are charged to the contract cities.
Indirect Cost Rate Proposal is calculated annually prior to charging the contract
cities. In the past, a rate of 14.2816 has been utilized.
Expenditure Detail
The following is a summation of the expenditures necessary to operate both the
Fairmont and Santa Rita Shelters.
Salaries
Benefits
5352,161
126,131
$478,292
95.478
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Services and Supplies
$573,770' .
Computer Equipment
FurniShings & Equipment
65,388
25, 188
GRAND TOTAL
J864 ,348 ~
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OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR NEW SANTA RITA SHELTER
. Computer System -- Local Area Network
Configuration -- A local area network (LAN) with capabilities for eight (8) personal
computers, with one acting as a server for the network, and one laser printer.
The network should have the ability to access the Alameda County Data Processing
Mainframe for utilization for the County purchasing and accounting system data
bases, E-mail and Central Payroll.
Estimated Cost
The equipment and fees below have been roughly estimated by Jan Kotter, Data
Processing Department, x23721. A more accurate estimate cannot be made without
an indepth study of the building and our needs by DPO personnel. Software costs
have been included with the hardware costs for the server and personal computer
work stations.
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1 Server
2 Personal computer work stations
1 Laser printer with post script capabilities
Wiring
Training:
LAN Administrator and back up person
Administrator, back up and user training
Circuit installation for Mainframe access
Contingency Fund
TOTAL
Adjustment for 1995 at 15ft
TOTAL
Ongoing Annual Maintenance and Warranty
for LAN system hardware
Adjustment for 1995 at 19
TOTAL
NOTE:
Low Price High Price .
$15,000
3,686
2,500
8,000
2,000
1,700
3.000
$35,888
5,383
$41,269
$1,000
150
$1 , 150
$20,000
9,144
3,900
10,000
5,000
1 , 700
3.000
$52,744
7.912
$60,656
$1,000
150
$1,150
The above pricing is based on 1992 price information. The prices have
been adjusted 19 to account for inflation.
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Estimated On-Going Monthly Data Processing Charges:
(Per Gloria Lemon, Data Processing Department, x23628)
Modem line leases
1 controller
Network availability
$15 per month x 2 mainframe/PC connections
1 CPU at $0.95 per cpu second.
$140 .
75
30
25
$270
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$311
TOTAL
Adjustment for 1995 at 15%
TOTAL
* Per DPO, based on the average use.
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The following equipment and prices are from Alameda County Purchasing
. Department's price list unless otherwise noted. Prices were compiled in 1992. Per
Joyce Ivory, General Services Purchasing Department, for the purposes of this
proposal, prices should be adjusted 15% to account for inflation.
Room Quan ~ Price Each Total
1 4 Chairs -- same as M/P room $ 160.00 $ 640.00
2 3 Desks -- 30dx60wx29h 527.00 1,518.00
2 3 Secretarial chairs 1 217.00 651.00
2 3 4-1/2 x 5 dividers 158.00 474.00
2 2 Telephones, hybrid sets22 300.00 600.00
2 1 Telephone, single line set 60.00 60.00
2 2 Computer terminals -- see attached
2 8 4 drawer letter size filing cabinets w/locks 247.00 1,976.00
2 1 IBM Wheelwriter ~pewriter 600.00 600.00
2 1 Typewriter stand 164.00 164.00
3 1 Fax machine4 1,000.00 1 ,000.00
6 4 Folding tables, metal, 30x70x29 350.00 1,400.00
6 20 Stacking chairs, plastic 115.00 2,300.00
6 1 TelephoneS wall mounted single line set 60.00 60.00
6 , Tele~ision 348.00 348.00
6 1 VCR 328.00 328.00 ..
6 1 Equipment table3 for TV and VCR 234. 00 234.00 ~
. 16 . 8 Side chairs, metal vame 160.00 1,280.00
16 2 Table 18dx18wx16h 5 235. 00 470.00
16 2 Television/VCR combination 488.00 976.00
21 10 50 gallon barrels, f?Od grade w/lid6 16.50 165.00
23 1 Animal weigh~ scale 995.00 995.00
25 1 Animal dryer 259.99 259.99
28 25 50 gallon barr~ls, non-food grade w/lid6 23.25 581 .25
30 1 4' x 12" bench 50.00 50.00
Misc. 3 6 tier legal size desk trays3 37.75 113.25
5 12 hour clocks, ba~tery operated 30.00 150.00
3 Desk pads 24"x38" 5.88 17.64
3 Plastic blotter covers 24"x38,,3 4.98 14.67
2 50 gal barrels w/o lid, outside garbage~ 19.50 39.00
5 Swing-top fire safe metal garbag~ cans 111.40 557.00
15 Rubbermaid plastic garbage cans 10 3.90 58.50
4 Large plastic trash cans w/wheels 2 12.99 51.96
2 Telephone, wall mounted single line sets 60.00 120.00
SUB TOTAL $18,252.26
Shipping, handling and sales tax at 21Jl, (per Purchasing Dept.) 3,650.45
TOTAL $21 ,902.71
. Adjustment for 1995 at 1$ 3,285.41
TOTAL $25, 188. 12
Eastman Office Products Sales Desk
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Alameda County Communications Department
Eastman Office Products Catalogs
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Konica, Les Tift, 510/562-8120
Konica 720 Thermal Fax, $1,000.00
Konica 3035 Copier, 3 year lease, $350 per month
Machine equipped with 20 bin sorter, document feeder, reduce/enlarge
capabilities, and there is a 15,000 copy allotment per month
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SanfortTelevision, Berkeley, 510/845-0400 (contact authorized by Purchasing)
Sony 20" television, $348.00
Sony SLV 393 VCR, $328.00
Quasar Model 1213 13" television, $488.00
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Container Management Services, 510/786-9762 (contact authorized by
Purchasing)
50 gallon barrels, food grade, with lid, $16.50 each
50 gallon barrels, non-food grade, with lid, 18 gauge, reconditioned,
$23.25 each
50 gallon barrels, non-food grade, without lid, 18 gauge, reconditioned,
$19.50 each
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Animal Care Equipment and Services, 800/338-2237
Scale 2"hx42"lx22"w, $995.00 (per Purchasing, may have to bid out)
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R.C. Steele Pet Supplies, 800/872-3773 (catalog price OK per Purchasing)
Oelux Hi-Velocity Stand Dryer, $259.99
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Orchard Supply Hardware, 510/278-7300
34 gallon plastic garbage can on 2 wheels. $12.99 each
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FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3031 -- CLOTHING
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$1 , 137
$3,113
Total
$4 J 150
This account will pay for the Sheriff's Technician and Field Services Aides required
uniforms.
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FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3051 -- HOUSEHOLD
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$2,500
$3, 750
Total
$6,250
This account is for miscellaneous cleaning items which includes, but is not limited to:
Bleach, germicide, Biquat, brooms, mops, toilet tissue, paper towels, soaps, etc.
These items are necessary to maintain the shelters. The Health Department and
contracted shelter veterinarians will regularly inspect the shelters to assure proper
levels of sanitation are maintained to prevent the spread of diseases.
Kennel cough (dogs) and upper respiratory infection (cats) as wen as several other
contagious diseases are associated with animal shelters. It is imperative to keep the
shelters sanitary to prevent the spread of disease.
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FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3111 -- OFFICE EXPENSE
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$5,600
$2,700
Total
$8,300
This account includes expenses for supplies for the operation of the shelters. This
includes, but is not limited to: Paper, pens, scotch tape, postage, etc.
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FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3131 -- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND LABORATORY SUPPLIES
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$175
$262
Total
$437
It win be necessary to purchase syringes and related items for the purposes of
vaccinating, euthanising and decapitating animals at the shelter. Supplies are also
needed to the maintain the first aid kit.
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DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
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ACCOUNT 3171 -- SMALL TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter .
Total
$50
$75
For the purchase of small tools.
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$125
FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3231 -- MAINTENANCE - eQUIPMENT
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$150
$225
Total
$375
Th;s account ;s used to ma;ntain equipment in an efficient operating condition.
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DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL. CONTROL
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ACCOUNT 3391 -- SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$ 8, 000
$24, 250
T ota 1
$32,250
This account covers specialized supplies and services.
Fairmont Santa Rita
$2,400 $4, 000 This amount covers the purchase of animal food.
$ -0- $9,600 Modesto Tallow Company is retained to dispose of deceased
animals ($800 per month).
$1,400 $2,100 For the purchase of Fatal. Plus, the drug utilized by
shelter personnel to euthanize animals.
$ 200 $ 400 For the purchase of Anised and Ketemine, the drugs
utilized by shelter to anesthize animals.
$1,800 $1,200 For the purchase of dog tags and license forms which are
sold. to the pUblic for the unincorporated area of the
. Livermore Valley.
$ 600 $ 900 Master Sheet and receipt books
$1,600 $3, 050 For miscellaneous shelter/pound supplies as required such
as cat litter, leashes, muzzles, food/water bowls, animal
bed platforms, etc.
$3,000 Pest Control
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FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3411 -- PROFESSIONAL AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
Total
$6, 400
$9, 200
$15,600
This account covers contractual professional and skill services.
$ 4,800
$ 6, 000
$ 1,600
$ 3, 200
$15,600
Veterinarian is retained for the Fairmont Shelter at $400
per month to provide medical treatment for animals.
Veterinarian is retained for the Santa Rita Shelter at $500
per month to provide medical' treatment for animals.
Emergency veterinarian services for the Fairmont Shelter.
Emergency veterinarian services for the Santa Rita Shelter.
TOTAL
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FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3551 -- RENTS AND LEASES - EQUIPMENT
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$2,705
$2,160
Total
$4,865
This accounts covers the lease paid for a $220 per month copy machine, postage
meter and water stand.
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Fairmont Shelter '.
Santa Rita Shelter
Total
FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3811 -- COMMUNICATIONS
$3,645
$3.646
$7,291
This covers telephone expenses at the shelters.
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FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3816 -- MAINTENANCE - ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$100
$100
Total
$200
This is for the maintenance of radios in the vehicles assigned to the shelters.
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FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3871 -- REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$110
$110
T ota 1
$220
Printing of letterhead and envelopes utilized by and for each shelter with regard to
72-hour notices to owners, dog license mailings, etc.
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FISCAL YEAR 1995/96
DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3831 -- TRANSPORT A TION - MOTOR VEHICLES
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$7.000
$8, 000
Total
$15,000
Vehicles will be utilized by shelter staff for transportation of injured animals for
emergency medical treatment, supplies and transporting animals to the contracting
veterinarians for spay/neuter surgeries.
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. 95-96 I OF SAlU RIU FAIRMOn TOTA~ COST
ITEM C~ASSIFICATIOI MO.SA~. POSITIOIS SHELTER , SHEtTER \
. 1210 Stenoqrapher II 2,343 LOa'" 5,623 20.00\ 4.686 16.67\ 10,309 36. r
1120 Cl erk II 2,252 LOO;'- 14,325 53.0n 9,753 36.0n 24,078 89. ;
1305 Account Clerk I 2,208 1. 00 .. 14,838 56.00' 10,068 38.00\ 24,906 94.'
81631HField Services lide 1,162 8.00 83 ,655 75.00' 27,885 25.00' 1l1,540 100. :
8617 Serqeant 4,818 LOa 17,345 30.00\ 17,345 30.00\ 34,690 60. (
8755 Sheriff's Technician 2.616 3.00 47 ,088 50.00' 47,088 50.00' 94 ,176 lOa .'
Sr. Field Services Ofcr 3,008 1.00 '~ 27,076 75.00\ 9,025 25.00\ 36,101 100 .~
OFF-SITI PIRSOIXlt
8635K Division Commander 7,381 1.00 1,771 2. 00' 1,771 2. 00' 3,543 4.0
8625K Captain 6,592 1.00 1,582 2. 00' 1,582 2.00\ 3,164 U
0222 Administrative SiC Asst 3,831 1.00 9,194 20.00' 460 1. 00\ 9,654 21.0
TOTAL - GROSS POSITIOIS/SALARIES: 19.00 222,497 129,664 352, 161
TOTAL - BllElITS 79,&90 46,441 126,131
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TOTAL GROSS POSITIOIS/SILllIES , BllErlTS 302,188 176,104 418,292
SERVICES . SUPPLIES ACCOUITS
. 3031 Clothinq 3,424 75.00' 1,141 25.00' 4.565 100.0
3051 Household Elpense 3,750 60.00' 2,500 40.00\ 6,250 100. ~
3111 Office Ilpense . . _.2,700 32.53\ 5,600 67.47' 8,300 100.0
3131 Medical, Dental and ~ab Supplies 262 60.00\ 175 40.00\ 437 100.Q
3tH Small Tools and InstrUlents 75 60.00\ 50 40.00' 125 100.0
3231 Kaint - Iquiplent 225 60.0n 150 40.00' 375 100.0
3331 Memberships and Dues 0 0.00\ 0 0.00' 0 0.0
3351 Transportation - lotor Vehicle 0 o.on 0 0.00\ 0 0.0
3361 Tnftl 0 0.00' 0 0.00' 0 0.0
3391 Special Departlental Blpense 23,430 72.65' a ,820 27.35' 32,250 100.0
3411 Professional and Speeialised Services 9,200 58.98\ 6,400 41.03\ 15,600 100.:
3551 Rents and teases - Bquipl8nt 2,160 44.40\ 2,705 55.60\ 4,865 100.0
3811 CODunicatiou 3,646 50.00' 3,646 50.00' 7,291 100.0
3816 Kaint - Electronic Iquiplent 100 50.00\ 100 50.00\ 200 100.
3831 Transportation 8,000 53.33\ 7,000 46.67\ 14,999 100.0
3851 BND Space Rental 0 0.00\ 0 0,00\ 0 o .~
3871 leproqraphics 110 50.00' 110 50.00\ 220 100.1
TOTAL - SIIVIC!S . SUPPLIES: 57,081 38,397 95,478
5311 Capital Equip.ent 0 Q 0
5312. Capital Equiplent Leases Q Q 0
TOTAL - FIlED lSSITS 0 Q a
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TOTAt 3s',2n 214,501 573,770
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DEPARTMENT 282 -- ANIMAL CONTROL
ACCOUNT 3871 -- REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES
Fairmont Shelter
Santa Rita Shelter
$110
$110
Total
$220
Printing of letterhead and envelopes utilized by and for each shelter with regard to
72-hour notices to owners, dog license mailings, etc.
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DUBLIN ANIMAL SHELTER
1995-96 OPERATING COSTS
Attachment C
Staffing Requirements
ITEM CLASS MO SAL POS DUB SHEL T 0/0
1210 Steno II 2,343 1.00 5,623 20.00%
1120 Clerk II 2,252 1.00 14,325 53.01 %
1305 Acct elk I 2,208 1.00 14,838 56.00%
8163 Animal Control *1,162 3.00 41,832 100.00%
Aide
8617 Sergeant 4,818 1.00 17,345 30.00%
8755 Sheriff's Tech 2,616 2.00 47,088 75.00%
Sr Fld Srvs Off 3,008 1.00 27,072 75.00%
OFFSITE
PERSONNEL
8635M Div Commander 7,381 1.00 1,771 2.00%
8625M Captain 6,592 1.00 1,582 2.00%
0222 Ad Srvs Asst 3,831 1.00 9,194 20.00%
... Based on salary review by COUNTY, the monthly salary has been established at $2,278,
effective October 22, 1995. For purposes of the first fiscal year of this contract (FY 1995-
96), the salary at the time of the Sheriff's response to the request for proposal will be
used for billing purposes. Animal Control Aide not adjusted to actual.
Animal Shelter Ooeratinl! Costs
180,671
64,710
245,381
52.281
297,662
42.506
340,168
Quarterly budget 340,168 X 25% = $85,042
Salaries
Benefits
Total Salaries & Benefits
Total Services & Supplies
Total Operating Costs
Indirect Costs (est 14.28%)
Direct Costs (to be billed based on actual costs)
Computer Equipment
Furnishings
Maintenance & Upkeep (Estimated)
24,650
24,574
128 .428
177,652
Attachment D
EXAMPLE ONLY OF SAMPLE BILLING FOR QUARTER i
Entity A
Entity B
Entity C
Entity D
TOTAL
Calendar Year XXXI # of Live Animals
# Live Animals
286
482
1,658
842
3,268
% of Total Live Animals
8.75%
14.75%
50.73%
25.77%
100.00%
FISCAL YEAR XXX2IXXX3 Budgeted Shelter Operating Cost
TOTAL Annual Cost: $340,168
Quarterly Budget 25%*$340,168 =
Plus Actual Direct Costs
Less Actual Revenue QTR 1
Net Quarterly Billing Amount ALL ENnTlliS COMBINED:
QUARTERLY BILLING:
Entity A 8.75%"$121,042 =
Entity B 14.75%*$121,042 =
Entity D 50.73%*$121,042 =
Entity E 25.77%*$121,042 =
TOTAL CHARGES:
. $10,591.17
$17,853.70
$61,404.61
$31.192.52
$121,042.00
$85,042
45,000
(9.000>
$121,042
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RESOLUTION NO. - 96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT: OPERATION OF THE NEW ANIMAL SHELTER
. WHEREAS, The City of Dublin currently obtains Animal Shelter Services from the County of Alameda
pursuant to an Agreement dated August 16, 1993; and
WHEREAS, In August of 1992, the City of Dublin entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)
providing for the construction of a new Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS, The construction JP A included the participation of Alameda County and the cities of
Livermore and Pleasanton; and
WHEREAS, Construction of the new facility is now complete and it is appropriate to consider
contractual arrangements for the operation of the new facility; and
WHEREAS, The Participating Agencies have received an operational agreement, which states the
services to be provided as well as the formulas to be used to allocate operating costs; and
WHEREAS, The Agreements also provide for each agency to have a representatiye to the Shelter
Operations Advisory Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
authorize the Mayor to execute the AGREEMENT AMONG THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA AND
THE CITIES OF DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, AND PLEASANT ON FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
.-<lPERATION OF THE EAST COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Manager is authorized to execute the Memorandum of
Understanding Animal Shelter Services, attached to and incorporated within the AGREEMENT; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the newly adopted AGREEMENT shall supersede the terms and
conditions of the Animal Control Shelter Services Agreement dated August 16,1983; between the
County of Alameda and the City of Dublin; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council authorize the City Manager or his/her
designee to serve as the City of Dublin representative on the Shelter Operation Advisory Committee,
which has certain duties and responsibilities as defined in the AGREEMENT.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of January, 1996.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
EXHIBIT 2
City Clerk