Title
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 21-44 TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT COST FOR ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
Brief Description: The City of Hudson entered into a three-year agreement with A&S Animal Control Services at a cost not to exceed $75,000. With a recent increase in the number of animal/motor vehicle accidents, additional funds are needed to complete the three-year contract period.
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Legislative History
Res No. 21-44 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for animal removal services; 4/20/2021
Purpose & Explanation
The Public Works Department contracts for the removal of dead animals that are struck by vehicles in the public right of way. Historically, these costs have been under $25,000 annually. For the three-year contract (Sept. 2021 through Sept. 2024) total expenses were expected to be $75,000 over the life of the contract. Unfortunately, the early months of our third year in the contract have seen significant cost increases. These increased costs are a direct result of increased deer/vehicle accidents. Larger deer are more expensive, and we are invoiced by the pound. There were fifteen deer removed during the month of October 2023 and fourteen in November 2023.
Projected Contract Costs
The attached spreadsheet shows the monthly costs over the three-year contract period. We have averaged the monthly expenses and estimated that $17,000 is needed to complete the contract which expires in August. This estimate will bring the life of the contract cost to $92,000.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (201-6240-52390 for $17,000)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing additional funds for the Animal Removal Services contract.
Submitted by,
Thomas Sheridan, City Manag...
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