HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08012006 - C.55 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �`'E'SEL Contra
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Director of Animal Services
DATE: July 18, 2006 County
SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL BEHAVORIST _
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Animal Services Director, or designee, to execute an
amended contract with Jennifer Ambacher, to increase the payment limit by $35,000 for a
total payment limit of $85,000 and to extend the terms of the contract from July 31, 2006
through June 30, 2007 to provide animal behavior consulting services.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted, 100% County, 50% offset by licensing fees and contracts with cities.
BACKGROUND
Ms. Ambacher is an animal behaviorist who has been working on contract since February 1,
2005. During her tenure she has conducted behavior assessments and temperaments tests
on shelter animals; developed written policies and protocols; conducted animal behavior
classes; recruited and trained volunteers to assist with temperament testing; and provided
classroom instruction to potential adopters to increase the probability of a successful
adoption. Ms. Ambacher also provides behavior training for the public and obedience training
as required under the newly adopted Dangerous Animal Ordinance. Ms. Ambacher is
available most days at the shelter to answer questions from potential adopters regarding
animal temperament and behavior.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
/ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BO ONAPPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON MINUTES OF
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
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AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact: Jeanie Rounsaville-5-8370
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JOHN SW TEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OFSUPERVISORS
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