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FROM: Glenn E. Howell, -
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DATE: October 9, 2007
SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL BEHAVIORIST C ' 7 3
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 $4,000 for a total
payment limit of $89,000 and to extend the terms of the contract from July 1, 2007 through
August 30, 2007 to provide animal behavior consulting services.
FISCAL IMPACT
Costs are included in the 07/08 budget.
BACKGROUND
Ms. Ambacher 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 provided classes in animal behavior available to the public and obedience
training as required under the newly adopted Dangerous Animal Ordinance. Ms. Ambacher
was also available to answer questions from potential adopters regarding animal
temperament and behavior.
Ms. Ambacher provided a very valuable service to the department and the community. She
worked two months into the current fiscal year therefore we needed to extend the contract.
Unfortunately, she had another commitment and was unable to extend the original contract
beyond August 30, 2007.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: V YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ECO MENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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ACTION OF BO ON Q r J �� APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED HER
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON MINUTES OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
' \ UNANIMOUS(ABSENT )
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact: Jeanie Rounsaville-5-8370
Cc: Animal Services Department ATTESTED
Auditor Controller JOHN CULLEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OFSUPERVISORS
County Administrator /
BY: / DEPUTY