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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
APPROVING AN INCREASE IN
ANIMAL LICENSING FEES UNDER AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF SAN JOSE FOR THE PROVISION
OF ANIMAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, on June 29, 2004, the City of Saratoga entered into an Agreement with the City of
San Jose for the provision of Animal Services; and
WHEREAS, the term of the Agreement is from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, under Exhibit A. Scope of Services of the Agreement, Section Seven A. "Fees
Collected by San Jose the City of San Jose collects fees, charges and penalties in connection with the
Animal Services provided, at the rates established by the City of Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Jose increased its dog and cat licensing fees, effective July 1, 2009,
and for ease of administration and consistency of implementation, the City of Saratoga desires to adopt
the same fees as those charged by the City of San Jose,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby
approves an increase in dog and cat licensing fees, effective September 1, 2009, to be as follows:
New Fee
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 2nd day of September 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Susie Nagpal, Howard Miller, Jill Hunter,
Vice Mayor Kathleen King, Mayor Chuck Page
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
AT
Alvan, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 09 -050
CATS
New Fee
1 yr Altered
$7
$10
r 3 yr Altered
$18
$25
1 yr Unaltered
$25
$30
CAPITAL OF- SILICON, VALLEY
July 17, 2009
Assistant City Manager
City Manager's Office
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
The San Jose City Council approved an increase in animal licensing fees for San Jose
residents, effective July 1, 2009. According to the terms of the Animal Services
Agreement between the City of San Jose and the City of Saratoga, dated 06/29/2004,
licensing fees for Saratoga residents are to be established by the City of Saratoga. In
the past Saratoga has charged the same rates as San Jose. The new licensing fees for
San Jose are shown below.
Dogs
1 yr Altered
3 yr Altered
1 yr Unaltered
Cats
Old Fee New Fee
$15
$39
$50
Old Fee
$20
$45
$60
New Fee
Sincerely,
N
Animal Care
Please notify us, in writing, at your earliest convenience if you will be adopting these new
fees or maintaining aintaining the current fees so that we can update our records. It is estimated
that an increase in Saratoga licensing fees will generate an additional $3,400 annually.
All licensing fees for Saratoga residents collected by San Jose are reimbursed to
Saratoga. In addition to licensing fees, the fees charged at the low cost spay /neuter
clinic have increased slightly
Cicirelli
puty Director
an Jose Animal Care and Services
275 ;Monterey Road San Jos CA 95111 rd (408) 578-7297 fax (408) 229 -2'r
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ANIMAL. SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SAN JOSE
AND
THE CITY OF SARATOGA
This Animal Services Agreement "AGREEMENT") is entered into this c29 dayof
,jA4t 2004, by and between the CITY OF SARATOGA, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "SARATOGA"), and the CITY OF SAN JOSE, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter "SAN JOSE SARATOGA and SAN JOSE are hereinafter collectively
referred to as the "PARTIES."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, SARATOGAdesires to provide certain animal control services to its
residents and citizens; and
WHEREAS, SAN JOSE has the personnel and facilities necessary to provide the
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth in this
AGREEMENT, the PARTIES hereby agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
SAN JOSE shall perform those services specified in detail in Exhibit A, entitled
"SCOPE OF SERVICES" "Animal Services which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
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SECTION 2. TERM
The term of this AGREEMENT shall be from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2024, inclusive.
SAN JOSE shall begin providing Animal Services pursuant to this AGREEMENT on
July 1, 2004.
SECTION 3. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION
Within thirty -five days of the execution of this AGREEMENT, SARATOGA s hall pay a
one -time capital contribution payment to SAN JOSE of Three Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($300,000). The capital contribution is to be used toward the SAN JOSE'S
new animal shelter, a new animal control vehicle, and overhead costs related to the
expansion of the shelter facility. In the event SARATOGA or SAN JOSE terminates the
AGREEMENT as specified under SECTION 12 of this AGREEMENT, SAN JOSE shall
refund SARATOGA's capital contribution based on the following schedule for effective
date of termination and amount:
July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 $300,000
July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 $200,000
July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 $100,000
If the effective date of the termination is after June 30, 2007, no refund shall be paid to
SARATOGAfor the capital contribution.
SECTION 4. MONTHLY PAYMENT PROVISIONS.
A. Payment Schedule
SARATOGA shall make payments in equal monthly installments for services provided
after execution of this AGREEMENT. All installment payments by SARATOGA shall be
due and payable on the first day of the month and shall be delinquent on the fifteenth
(15) business day thereafter without demand or notice to SARATOGA SAN JOSE will
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provide SARATOGA with monthly invoices at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to
the payment due date.
B. Payment Amounts
For Animal Services provided by SAN JOSE to SARATOGA under this AGREEMENT,
SARATOGA s hal I pay SAN JOSE compensation each fiscal year for the period of July
1, 2004 through June 30, 2007 in accordance with Section 4.A. as follows:
Field Service and Shelter Services $155,000
The cost for Field and Shelter services will be a flat fee. This cost incorporates all
administrative costs, Medical Services, and Dead Animal Services. The
compensation for Animal Services under this AGREEMENT shall remain the same for
three fiscal years (e.g. Fiscal Years 2004 -2007) and adjust after every third fiscal year
thereafter (e.g. Fiscal Years 2007 -2010, 2010 -2013, etc.). The PARTIES agree that
the adjusted rate shall be based on the formula detailed in Exhibit B, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein.
In the event SAN JOSE provides services to SARATOGA prior to the execution of this
AGREEMENT, SARATOGA shall compensate SAN JOSE in accordance with the terms
set forth in SECTION 4 of this AGREEMENT.
SECTION 5. INSPECTION OF FINANCIAL BOOKS AND RECORDS.
During the term of this AGREEMENT, SAN JOSE shall keep its financial books and
records directly pertaining to the provision of Animal Services under the AGREEMENT
open to inspection and audit by SARATOGA or SARATOGA's designated
representative(s), upon request of SARATOGA, and during normal business hours.
Any audit ofSARATOGA's financial books and records conducted bySARATOGAshall
be at the expense of SARATOGA
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SECTION 6. CONFIDENTIALITY.
SAN JOSE agrees that to the extent consistent with the California Public Records At
and applicable California law, it shall maintain in confidence and shall not disclose to
any third parry reports or other documents prepared in connection with the
performance of Animal Services under the AGREEMENT.
SECTION 7. PROJECT MANAGER.
The PARTIES shall each designate a Project Manager through whom any necessary
review of the Animal Services performed under the AGREEMENT will occur.
SECTION 8. INDEMNIFICATION.
In lieu of and notwithstanding the pro rata risk allocation which might otherwise be
imposed between SAN JOSE and SARATOGA pursuant to Government Code section
895.6, SAN JOSE and SARATOGAagree that all losses or liabilities incurred bya party
shall not be shared pro rata as defined in Government Code section 895.6, but
instead SAN JOSE and SARATOGAagree that pursuant to Government Code section
895.4, each of the PARTIES hereto shall fully indemnify and hold the other party, their
officers, board members, employees and agents, harmless from any claim, expense
or cost, damage or liability im posed for injury (as defined by Government Code
section 810.8) occurring by reason of and only to the extent of the negligent acts or
omissions or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party, its officers, board
members, employees or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any
work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to such party under this AGREEMENT. No
party, nor any officer, board member, employee or agent thereof shall be responsible
to the extent any damage or liability occurs by reason of the negligent acts or
omissions or willful misconduct of the other party hereto, its officers, board members,
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employees or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority
or jurisdiction delegated to such other parties under this AGREEMENT.
SECTION 9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP.
This AGREEMENT shall in no way be construed to constitute SAN JOSE as the
partner, legal representative, or employee of SARATOGAor SARATOGAof SAN JOSE
for any purpose whatsoever, or as the agent of SARATOGAor SAN JOSE, and neither
party shall act or attempt to actor represent itself directly or by implication as having
such status or relationship. The PARTIES shall have the relationship of independent
contractors, and except as specifically provided in this AGREEMENT, each party shall
be solely responsible for all obligations and liabilities pertaining to the business,
activities, and facilities of that party. As an independent contractor, the PARTIES shall
obtain no rights to retirement benefits or other benefits, which accrue, to the PARTIES'
respective employees, and the PARTIES hereby expressly waive any claim either of
them may have to anysuch rights.
SECTION 10. ASSIGNABILITY.
SAN JOSE and SARATOGAacknowledge and agree that the expertise and experience
of SAN JOSE are material considerations inducing SARATOGAto enter into this
AGREEMENT. SARATOGAacknowledges and accepts that a portion of the Animal
Services shall be provided bya handler of dead deer and livestock, wildlife services,
and /or independent veterinary doctors. Neither PARTYshall assign or transfer any
interest in this AGREEMENT, or the performance of any obligations hereunder, other
than those services provided by the handler of dead deer and livestock, wildlife
services, and /or independent veterinary doctors, without the prior written consent of
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the other, and any attempt by either of the PARTIES to assign this AGREEMENT or any
rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect.
SECTION 11. NONDISCRIMINATION.
Neither PARTY shall discriminate, in anyway, against any person on the basis of
race, sex, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identity,
disability, ethnicity, or national origin, in connection with or related to the performance
of this AGREEMENT
SECTION 12. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
A. Termination
This AGREEMENT may be terminated earlier at anytime:
1. Upon the written consent of both SAN JOSE and SARATOGA;
2. By either SAN JOSE or SARATOGA immediately upon notice to the other, if
the other breaches any material obligation under this AGREEMENT and
such breach remains unremedied for at least thirty (30) days following
written notice thereof to the breaching party, or
3. Upon at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior written notice by
SARATOGAto SAN JOSE or SAN JOSE to SARATOGAof that party's desire
to terminate this AGREEMENT. If SARATOGA does not appropriate the full
amounts due to SAN JOSE under this AGREEMENT for anyfiscal year on
or before June 30 of the year directly preceding the fiscal year for which
Animal Services are provided by SAN JOSE, then that action shall, as of
the same June 30, constitute the start of the 180 -day notice of termination
of this AGREEMENT by SARATOGA pursuant to this SECTION.
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B.Effects of Termination
Upon the effective date of any termination of this AGREEMENT, SAN JOSE's
obligation to provide Animal Services to SARATOGA under this AGREEMENTshali
cease, and SARATOGA's obligation to make payments hereunder for periods of
time after the effective date of termination shall cease, provided that the PARTIES
shall have any and all remedies available under law for any breach of this
AGREEMENT. The PARTIES may also elect to negotiate a new agreement for the
provision of Animal Services at anytime after the effective date of termination.
C.Termination Costs
In the event SARATOGA elects to terminate this AGREEMENT, SAN JOSE shall be
reimbursed for stray animals that were sheltered for SARATOGA but not paid for
prior to termination, fora period of twelve (12) months from the date of termination.
SARATOGAs hall pay SAN JOSE for Shelter Services in accordance with SECTION
4.A. The sum to be paid shall be calculated from the pro rata share of the annual
contract amount based on the month of termination.
SECTION 13. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Each PARTY shall complywith all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations
of the federal, state and local governments.
SECTION 14. GIFTS.
A. SARATOGA is familiar with SAN JOSE's prohibition against the acceptance of
any gifts by a SAN JOSE officer or designated employee, which prohibition is
found in Chapter 12.08 of the San Jose Municipal Code.
B. SARATOGA agrees not to offer any SAN JOSE officer or designated employee
gifts prohibited by said Chapter.
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C. The offeror giving of any gift prohibited by Chapter 12.08 shall constitute a
material breach of the AGREEMENT by SARATOGA In addition to any other
remedies SAN JOSE may have in law or equity, SAN JOSE may terminate this
AGREEMENT for such breach as provided in Section 12A2 of this
AGREEMENT.
SECTION 15. RETROACTIVE SERVICES PROVIDED.
It is understood and agreed that SAN JOSE may have provided services pursuant to
the provisions of this AGREEMENT, but prior to the execution of this AGREEMENT by
the PARTIES, in anticipation of this execution. SARATOGA shall compensate SAN
JOSE for those services in accordance with the terms of this AGREEMENT. However,
in no instance shall SAN JOSE be compensated under this AGREEMENT for work
performed for SARATOGA prior to July 1, 2004.
SECTION 16. INSURANCE.
SAN JOSE shall, at its own expense, maintain a program of self insurance and /or
insurance as specified in EXHIBIT C "INSURANCE," which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
SECTION 17. NOTICES AND INVOICES.
All notices and invoices required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed to have
been received when delivered in person or if mailed, on the third (3 business day
after the date on which mailed, postage prepaid, and addressed to each party as
follows:
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To SAN JOSE:
To SARATOGA
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Director
San Jose Animal Care and Services
1821 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA95112
Assistant City Manager
City Manager's Office
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA95070
The PARTIES agree to notify each other in writing of any change in the address no
later than thirty (30) days prior to the change in location for receipt of notice.
SECTION 18. VENUE.
In the event that suit shall be brought by either partyto this AGREEMENT, the PARTIES
agree that venue shall be exclusively vested in the state courts of the State of
California, County of Santa Clara, or if federal jurisdiction is appropriate, exclusively in
the United States District Count, Northern District of California, San Jose, California.
SECTION 19. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. Entire Agreement
This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire agreement between the PARTIES hereto
relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous
oral and written commitments, understandings and agreements. No changes or
modifications to this AGREEMENT shall be valid or binding unless contained in a
written amendment duly executed by the PARTIES.
B. Waivers
No delay or failure of either party to exercise or enforce at anytime any right or
provision of this AGREEMENT shall be considered a waiver of such right or provision
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or of such parts right thereafter to exercise or enforce each and every right and
provision of this AGREEMENT. In order to be valid, any waiver shall be in writing but
need not be supported by consideration. No single waiver shall constitute a
continuing or subsequent waiver. Neither the acceptance bySARATOGAof the
performance of any work or services performed by SAN JOSE nor the acceptance of
compensation by SAN JOSE shall be deemed to be a waiver of anyterm or condition
of this AGREEMENT.
C. Interpretations
In construing or interpreting this AGREEMENT, the word "including" shall not be
limiting. The PARTIES agree that this AGREEMENT shall be fairly interpreted in
accordance with its terms without any strict construction in favor of or against either
party.
D. Invalid Provisions
If any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, in
full or in part, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to
make it legal, valid, and enforceable, and the other provisions of this AGREEMENT
shall not be affected thereby.
E. Further Documents
The PARTIES agree, upon request, to sign and deliver such other documents as may
be reasonably required to carryout the intent and provision of this AGREEMENT.
F. California Law
This AGREEMENT shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the State of California.
G. Counterpart Execution
This AGREEMENT maybe executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, and all of which shall constitute one and the same document.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES hereto have executed this AGREEMENT as of
day of 2004.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD TAYLOR
City Attorney
ATTEST:
LEEN BOYS'
City Clerk
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"SAN JOSE"
CITY OF SAN JOSE, a municipal
corporation
By
ROS L. T 0 GTAATARII PETER JE
Associate Deputy City Attorney
Assistant to the City Manager
SARATOGA'
CITY OF SARATOGA, a municipal
corporation
3 41th By
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DAVE ANDERSON
City Manager
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
A -1
SECTION 1. SERVICES PROVIDED.
For the consideration set forth herein, SAN JOSE shall provide to SARATOGA Field,
Licensing and Sheltering Services. These categories of service are collectively
referred to as "Animal Services." Calls for animal related services not provided by SAN
JOSE shall be referred by SAN JOSE to the appropriate enforcement agency of
SARATOGAin writing or by electronic mail.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS.
A. "Critically sick or injured animals" means those animals that have life
threatening conditions.
B. "Dangerous Animals" means anywild, exotic, nondomestic or venomous
animal, or other animal that because of its size, disposition or other
characteristics, would constitute a danger to persons or property as defined in
Chapter 7 the Saratoga City Code.
C. "Emergency Calls" means complaints of animal bites or attacks on humans or
domestic animals that are in progress, a high risk animal bite to human or
domestic animal, or, where a bite has occurred and the animal remains a
threat to humans or domestic animals.
D. "Holidays" are New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Caesar
Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day,
Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, DayAfter Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day,
Christmas Dayand New Years Eve Day.
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E "Vicious Dog" means any dog, except a dog assisting a peace officer
engaged in law enforcement duties, which demonstrates any or all of the
following characteristics of a vicious animal, as set forth in Title 7 of the
Saratoga City Code:
(1) Has attacked, without provocation, a person or domestic animal;
(2) Has chased, menaced or approached a person or a domestic animal
in a threatening manner or apparent attitude of attack, without
provocation;
(3) Has a known propensity, tendency or disposition for unprovoked
attack;
(4) Has been speciallytrained to attack persons or domestic animals or
otherwise has been trained as an attack animal; or
(5) Is owned or kept in whole or in part for the purpose of animal fighting or has
been trained for animal fighting.
F. "Wildlife" means any animal that is native to this region and recognized as an
indigenous species such as opossums, raccoons, skunks or squirrels.
SECTION 3. FIELD SERVICES.
A. FIELD SERVICES
SAN JOSE shall provide vehicles, communications equipment, hardware and
software requirements, office supplies, field and administrative personnel, and any
other personnel, supplies and equipment, reasonably required to perform the
following services (the "Field Services upon a request or complaint from SARATOGA
or from a person within the boundaries of SARATOGA
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(1) Pick up of confined stray dogs, cats and other small animals, including
but not limited to, rabbits, chickens, turkey, geese, birds and ducks, and
excluding Wildlife;
(2) Pick up injured or sick straydogs, cats, birds, and other small animals
that are located on public property or readily accessible on private
propertywith the consent of the property owner or the property owner's
authorized agent;
(3) Pickup of injured or sick Wildlife, and livestock;
(4) Pick up dead animals in accordance with SECTION 5 of this Exhibit A;
(5) Investigate complaints of animal bites or attacks on humans, including
the preparation of a report, interviewing the parties involved, quarantining
animals which have bitten humans, preparing and transporting biting
animals for rabies testing, and investigating alleged violations of a
quarantine order;
a) The investigation contemplated under this SECTION 3.A5 maybe
conducted bytelephone when the owner and victim are the same
person. In all other cases, SAN JOSE will meet and conduct a
personal interview(s) with the owner in order to complete the
investigation and quarantine the animal as necessary,
(6) Investigate and refer complaints of Vicious Dogs and/or Dangerous
Animals to the appropriate enforcement agency of SARATOGA for
resolution. Investigations shall include preparation ofa report,
interviewing the parties involved, and collecting available historical data;
(7) Respond to complaints of dogs running at large, attempt to capture them
and provide follow -up patrol if appropriate;
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(8) Respond to police assist calls on animal related issues which may
include taking control of an animal at the direction of a police officer on
the scene;
(9) Investigate complaints of activities criminal in nature, such as animal
cruelty, neglect and fighting including preparation of a report, interviewing
the parties involved, and collecting available historical data for referral to
the Santa Clara County District Attorneys Office. SAN JOSE shall
provide SARATOGAa copy of the investigative packet and in each case
obtain SARATOGA's decision and authorization to refer the case to the
Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. If needed or appropriate,
SAN JOSE personnel shall appear for court proceedings at no additional
cost to SARATOGA;
(10) Investigate and refer complaints of animal abuse or neglect, under the
Saratoga Municipal Code, to the appropriate enforcement agency of
SARATOGAfor resolution. Investigations shall include preparation of a
report, collecting available historical data, and may include interviewing
the parties involved;
(11) Investigate and refer complaints of excessive number of animals to the
appropriate enforcement agency of SARATOGAfor resolution;
(12) Respond to complaints in progress of domestic animals causing a
nuisance, except domestic animals making noise, and provide follow -up
patrol if appropriate. SAN JOSE may issue citations for certain
nuisances caused by domestic animals, as defined under Saratoga City
Code;
(13) Respond to complaints of venomous or other dangerous snakes and
bats that are located on public property or readily accessible on private
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property with the consent of the property owner or the property owner's
authorized agent.
The PARTIES agree that during the course of administering Field Services, police
assistance maybe necessary. Upon request from SAN JOSE, SARATOGAshall
provide the police assistance necessaryto administer said Field Services.
B RESPONSE TIME PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
SAN JOSE shall make all reasonable efforts to respond to complaints and requests
received by SARATOGA or from persons within the boundaries of Saratoga at a
performance standard level that is no Tess than the following during normal business
hours:
(1) PRIORITY1 Response to Emergency calls; police assist; bites to
human and/or domestic animal from bats and skunks; at large Vicious
Dogs; at large quarantined animal; criticallysick or injured animal; and
animals in distress.
a) Response shall be on a twenty -four (24) hours per day, seven (7)
days per week basis and shall be within one hour or Tess from the time
the call for service is received by SAN JOSE to the time SAN JOSE's
personnel arrive on scene.
(2) PRIORITY2 Response to complaints of bites; animals on school
grounds; animals that pose a traffic hazard on the streets of SARATOGA;
animals in traps; animals suffering from cruelty or neglect; and confined
strays.
a) Response shall be during normal business hours and shall be
within two business hours from the time the call for service is received
by SAN JOSE to the time SAN JOSE personnel arrive on the scene
Mondaythrough Friday and within four business hours from the time the
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call for service is received by SAN JOSE to the time SAN JOSE personnel
arrives on scene on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
PRIORITY 3 Response to any calls remaining from PRIORITY 1 and 2;
dead animal pick up; and dogs running at large.
a) Response shall be during normal business hours and shall be
within four business hours from the time the call for service is received
by SAN JOSE to the time SAN JOSE personnel arrive on scene Monday
through Fridayand within eight business hours from the time the call for
service is received by SAN JOSE to the time SAN JOSE personnel
arrives on scene on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
C. RESPONSE AFTER NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS
SAN JOSE shall respond to PRIORITY 1 calls during and after normal business
hours, twenty -four hours per day, seven days per week including Holidays. SAN JOSE
shall make all reasonable efforts to respond to PRIORITY2 calls received after
normal business hours no later than 11:00 a.m. the following business day. SAN
JOSE shall make all reasonable efforts to respond to PRIORITY 3 calls received after
normal business hours no later than 3 p.m. the following business day.
D. EXCLUDED SERVICES
The following services are not included in the services provided by SAN JOSE under
this AGREEMENT:
(1) Removal and disposal of dead marine mammals;
(2) Pick up and transportation of uninjured or healthy, living Wildlife;
(3) Pick up animals for surrender at the owner's request except that SAN
JOSE may provide these services in SAN JOSE's discretion and
charge a fee to be paid by the owner separate and apart from this
AGREEMENT;
(3)
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(4) Permitting or inspection of events with animals;
(5) Investigation of complaints that only relate to domestic animals or
Wildlife making noise.
SECTION 4. SHELTER SERVICES.
A. SHELTER SERVICES
SAN JOSE shall provide the shelter facilities, supplies, animal attendants,
supervisors and administrative personnel, and any other personnel, supplies and
equipment, reasonably required to perform the following services (the "Shelter
Services"):
(1) Shelter of abandoned, im pounded, lost or stray domestic animals
brought to the shelter by SARATOGA, its residents, or SAN JOSE
personnel;
(2) Quarantine of biting animals;
(3) Rabies testing of suspect animals;
(4) Provide facilities for surrender and reclaim of abandoned, lost or stray
domestic animals during established business hours;
(5) Euthanization and disposal of abandoned, lost, impounded, or stray
domestic animals that are unclaimed bytheir owners and fail to meet
the written SAN JOSE temperament standards for adoption; and
(6) Provision of animal licenses to dogs, or other animals to which licensing
is applicable, at the animal shelter.
B. MEDICAL SERVICES
As part of the Shelter Services, SAN JOSE shall provide office facilities, supplies, and
professional and trained personnel, employed or under contract, reasonably
necessary to perform the following services (the "Medical Services
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(1) Providing veterinarian services twenty -four (24) hours per dayto treat and
provide veterinarian care to stray, injured, or sick dogs, cats, and other
impounded animals;
(2) Monitor impounded quarantined biting animals;
(3) Provide vaccination services; and
(4) Have available, free of charge to the public, rabies control information.
C. OPERATING SCHEDULES
SAN JOSE shall also provide Shelter Services for the animals in the facility twenty -four
(24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. SAN JOSE shall provide or under contract
provide emergency veterinaryservices and shall make animals available to the public
in accordance with state law..
SECTION 5. DEAD ANIMAL SERVICES.
SAN JOSE shall provide storage facilities, disposal mechanisms, field and
administrative personnel, and any other personnel, supplies and equipment
reasonably required to perform the following services (the "Dead Animal Services
(1) Pick up of dead animals, including Wildlife, from the streets of
SARATOGA, or from private property within SARATOGAwith the consent
of the property owner or the property owner's authorized agent;
(2) Handle or refer dead deer and livestock to handler for dead deer and
livestock;
(3) Identification of and notification to the owner of the dead animal,
whenever possible;
(4) Scan each dead animal for microchip identification, if available; and
(5) Disposal of the body of the dead animal.
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SECTION 6. RECORDS REGARDING ANIMAL SERVICES.
A. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS
SAN JOSE shall maintain accurate records regarding its performance of Animal
Services for a period of three (3) years from the date such records are created. Such
records shall include Shelter Services records regarding receipt, care, reclaim, and
disposition of owner surrendered, abandoned, impounded, lost or stray domestic
animals, including names and addresses of persons reclaiming animals, Dead
Animal Services records regarding receipt and disposal of dead animals, and fees
collected for SARATOGA
B. INSPECTION OF RECORDS
SAN JOSE shall make available for inspection by SARATOGA or SARATOGA's
designated representative(s) records regarding Animal Services under this
AGREEMENT, upon request of SARATOGA during SAN JOSE's normal business
hours.
C. MONTHLY REPORT
SAN JOSE shall provide within 30 days of the end of each month, a monthlyAnimal
Control and Impound Report summarizing Field Services, Shelter Services, Licensing
Services, Medical Services and Dead Animal Services provided by SAN JOSE to
SARATOGA This report shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
(1
(2)
(3)
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Total number of calls for service, complaints relating to animal bites or
attacks, complaints relating to vicious or dangerous dogs, and other
activities;
Total number of licenses sold to SARATOGA residents;
Number of incoming live animals, including Wildlife, brought to the
shelter (surrender and field);
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(4) Number of dead animals picked up by SAN JOSE and brought to the
shelter; and
(5) Number and type of animals provided Medical Services along with a brief
description of service; and
(6) Response time performance standard report for Priority 1 through 3
calls.
D. YEARLY REPORT
SAN JOSE shall complete and submit to the County of Santa Clara Public Health
Department the Annual Report of Local Rabies Control Activities for the City of
Saratoga. SAN JOSE shall also provide an annual report of activities and
accomplishments detailed in SECTION 6.0 of this ExhibitAto SARATOGA.
SECTION SEVEN. PROGRAM REVENUE
A. FEES COLLECTED BY SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE shall collect fees, charges, and penalties (the "Program Fees from the
public in connection with a portion of the Animal Services provided under this
AGREEMENT, including but not limited to items such as impound, quarantine, and
boarding fees. These Program Fees shall be at the rates established by SARATOGA
If no fee or charge has been established by SARATOGA, the PARTIES shall mutually
determine the appropriate fee or charge for the particular service at issue and shall be
imposed by SAN JOSE after it has been duly adopted bySARATOGAand become
effective.
B. PAYMENT OF PROGRAM FEES TO SARATOGA
A11 Program Fees collected by SAN JOSE in connection with the Animal Services
provided to SARATOGA, except fees collected for em ergency veterinary services which
are paid to contract veterinary providers by SAN JOSE, shall be paid or credited
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monthly by SAN JOSE to SARATOGAbythe fifteenth (15th) business day of the month
immediatelyfollowing the month in which the Program Fees were collected.
C. MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT
SAN JOSE shall provide to SARATOGAwith each monthly payment of Program Fees,
a statement of Program Fees collected that shows the total amount of Program Fees
collected and the total amounts collected in each fee category, such as impound,
quarantine and board fees.
D. ANIMAL LICENSING FEES
SAN JOSE shall remit licensing fees paid for the licensing of dogs and cats residing
in SARATOGA to SARATOGA on a monthly basis. The licensing fees shall be at the
rates established by SARATOGA If no fee has been established by SARATOGA, the
PARTIES shall mutually determine the appropriate fee for the particular license at
issue and SAN JOSE shall impose the fee after it has been duly adopted by
SARATOGAand become effective.
SECTION EIGHT. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES.
A. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
SAN JOSE shall not be responsible for nor bear the costs of scheduling or conducting
any required hearings regarding Vicious Dogs, or any other matter subject to an
administrative hearing. If needed or appropriate, SAN JOSE personnel shall appear
as a witness at any such hearing at no additional cost to SARATOGA
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EXHIBIT B
FORMULA FOR COMPENSATION
SARATOGA s hall compensate SAN JOSE for Field and Shelter Services
utilizing the Fiscal Year 2004 2005 base rate of $155,000.00 (hereinafter "Base
Rate The Base Rate shall apply for the first three years of this Agreement (i.e.,
through June 30, 2007). Compensation for Field and Shelter Services shall be
adjusted onlyonce every three years effective July 1 of every third year (i.e., 2007,
2010, 2013 etc.). The PARTIES agree that each increase for Field and Shelter
Services shall be based on the percentage increase in total compensation provided
to all SAN JOSE animal control officers or the February to February Consumer Price
Index-Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers for San Francisco- Oakland -San
Jose, CA(maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) (hereinafter "CPIU plus
1.5% as set forth in the Calculation Formula below, whichever is less.
Calculation Formula
ANNUAL COST OF LIVING INCREASE IN TOTAL COMPENSATION:
"Total Compensation" refers to the amount SAN JOSE provides for total
compensation (salary and benefits) at top step for a 40 -hour per week animal control
officer. On July 1 st of each fiscal year, the percentage change in Total Compensation
will be derived from the new Total Compensation amount divided bythe Total
Com pensation effective from July 1st of the prior fiscal year (e.g. Total Com pensation
Percentage Change (Fiscal Year 2005 -2006) (Total Compensation (Fiscal Year
2005-2006) Total Compensation (Fiscal Year 2004 -2005) 1)).
The annual projected budget increase in contract costs shall be computed as
follows:
Fiscal Year 2004 -2005 Base Year $155,000
Each adjustment year (i.e., 2007, 2010, 2013, etc.) (Field and Shelter Service
Compensation for Preceding Fiscal Year) x(Sum of Total Compensation Percentage
Change for the previous three fiscal years) or (Sum of February- February Percentage
Change in CPIU for the previous three fiscal years+ 4.5 whichever is less. In the
event, the percentage change in CPIU for anygiven fiscal year is negative, the
percentage change in CPIU shall be deemed zero (0).
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A Minimum Scope of Insurance
EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
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SAN JOSE represents and warrants that, at SAN JOSE'S sole cost and
expense, it will maintain for the duration of this AGREEMENT self- insurance against
claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from, or in
connection with, the performance of the services hereunder by SAN JOSE, its agents,
representatives, employees or subcontractors.
1. The coverage described in Insurance Services Office Form Number GL
0002 (Ed. 01/96) covering Commercial General Liability together with
Insurance Services Office Form Number GL 0404 covering Broad Form
Comprehensive General Liability, or that described in Insurance
Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage "occurrence
Form Number CG 0001 (Ed. 01196); and
2. The coverage described in Insurance Services Office Form Number CA
0001 (Ed. 12/93) covering Automobile Liability, Code 1 "any auto or
Code 2 "owned autos" and Endorsement CA0025. Coverage shall also
include Code 8 "hired autos" and Code 9 "non -owned autos and
3. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the California Labor
Code and Employers Liability insurance; and
4. Professional Liability Errors and Omissions, when applicable.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance
SAN JOSE self insurance maintained limits no less than:
1. Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily
injury,
personal injury and property damage; and
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2. Automobile Liability. $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for
bodily injury and propertydamage; and
3. Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability Workers'
Compensation limits as required bythe California Labor and Employers
Liability lim its of $1,000,000 per accident; and
4. Professional Liability Errors and Omissions $1,000,000 Aggregate Limit.
C. Other Insurance Provisions
The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
1. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages
a. SAN JOSE self insured coverage shall apply to SARATOGA, its
officers, employees, agents and contractors as respects: Liability arising out of
activities performed by or on behalf of, SAN JOSE; products and completed operations
of SAN JOSE; premises owned, leased or used by SAN JOSE; and automobiles
owned, leased, hired or borrowed by SAN JOSE. Said self insurance shall apply fully
to anyindemnityforSARATOGA, its officers, employees, agents and contractors.
b. SAN JOSE's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as
respects SARATOGA, its officers, employees, agents and contractors. Any insurance
or self-insurance maintained by SARATOGA its officers, employees, agents or
contractors shall be excess of SAN JOSE's self- insurance and shall not contribute
with it.
c. Anyfailure to complywith reporting provisions of the policies by
SAN JOSE shall not affect coverage provided SARATOGA, its officers, employees,
agents, or contractors.
d. Coverage shall state that SAN JOSE's self- insurance shall apply
separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with
respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
D. Verification of Coverage
SAN JOSE shall furnish SARATOGA with Affidavit of insurance affecting coverage
required by this AGREEMENT at the time of contracting and upon expiration of each
certificate.
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E. Subcontractors
SAN JOSE shall obtain separate certificates and endorsements for each
subcontractor and furnish SARATOGAwith a copy of the certificates and
endorsements at the time of contracting or expiration of each certificate.
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RESOLUTION NO. 72038
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE
CITIES OF CUPERTINO, LOS GATOS AND SARATOGA
FOR ANIMAL SERVICES
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WHEREAS, the Animal Care and Services Division of the Parks, Recreation and
Neighborhood Services Department of the City of San Jose "City was created in July,
2001, assuming all animal field services, including code enforcement, stray animal
removal, vicious dog permits, and animal licensing; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that construction of the City's new animal care facility will
be completed in the summer of 2004, and upon its completion, the City will assume all
remaining animal services currently provided by the Humane Society Silicon Valley,
which services include sheltering of animals, immunization clinics and public education
programs; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Cupertino, Los Gatos, and Saratoga have requested that the
City provide complete animal services for their jurisdictions, including animal field
services and animal sheltering; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to negotiate and execute agreements with the cities of
Cupertino, Los Gatos, and Saratoga to provide such animal services for a period of 20
years, anticipated to commence in the summer of 2004, which agreements will include
annual payments for operations as well as a one -time capital contribution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
JOSE THAT:
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The City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute the following
agreements to provide animal services for a twenty year term commencing July 1,
2004:
1. An agreement with the City of Cupertino in the amount of $166,000 per annum in
operating costs and a one -time capital contribution of $500,000.
2. An agreement with the City of Los Gatos in the amount of $164,000 per annum
in operating costs and a one -time capital contribution of $300,000.
3. An agreement with the City of Saratoga in the amount of $155,000 per annum in
operating costs and a one -time capital contribution of $300,000.
ADOPTED this 6 day of April, 2004, by the following vote:
ATTEST:
AYES:.
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NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISQUALIFIED: NONE
DEANNA J.
Acting City Clerk
ANA
CAMPOS, CHAVEZ, CHIRCO, CORTESE, DANDO,
GREGORY, LeZOTTE, REED, WILLIAMS, YEAGER;
GONZALES
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RON GONZALES
Mayor
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