Legislation Details

File #: 26-0111    Version: 1
Type: Consent - Agreements Status: Passed
File created: 2/20/2026 In control: Orange City Council
On agenda: 4/28/2026 Final action: 4/28/2026
Title: Agreement with the County of Orange for animal care, control, and shelter services
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Agreement for Provision of OC Animal Care Services, 3. Orange County Animal Care - Notice of Intent
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager

1. SUBJECT
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Agreement with the County of Orange for animal care, control, and shelter services
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2. SUMMARY
The City of Orange has contracted with the County of Orange for animal care, control, and shelter services since 1976. The City of Orange approved the most recent agreement with the County of Orange in 2016 for a ten-year term. The ten-year agreement will expire on May 30, 2026. The proposed agreement incorporates new terms and extends animal care and control services for an additional five years.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the agreement with the County of Orange for animal care, control, and shelter services for a five-year term with first year totaling $1,828,025 ; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.

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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated expense for this agreement in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $1,828,025 and will be funded through the General Fund (100)
100-0000-56999 Other Repair/Maintenance Services

This agreement is for five years. The first year is projected to cost $1,828,025 but may be lower dependent on actual service volume and offsetting license fee revenue. Future installments will be requested in conjunction with the annual operating budget.

5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services.
Goal 2: Enhance Public Communication Strategy and Quality of Life.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Background
The City of Orange (City) first entered into an agreement with the County of Orange (County) for animal care, control, and shelter services in 1976. The City approved the most recent agreement with the County in 2016 for a ten-year term ending May 30, 2026. Fourteen Orange County cities contract with the County for similar services. These cities include Anaheim, Cypress, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Placentia, San Juan Capistrano, Brea, Fountain Valley...

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