Approve 2-year animal services contract with Contra Costa County
$1,003,284
In Plain English
State law requires cities to provide animal control services like picking up stray animals and investigating animal bites. Richmond partners with Contra Costa County and 18 other cities to provide these services instead of running its own animal control department. If approved, the city pays $877,736 in year 1 and $1 million in year 2.
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Votes
To approve said contract
5 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond approved a $1 million contract with Contra Costa County to provide animal control services for the next two years. The city will pay $877,736 in the first year and $1 million in the second year for services like picking up stray animals and investigating animal bites, which state law requires cities to provide. The council approved the agreement with broad support in a 5-2 vote, with Councilmembers Bates and Butt dissenting. This continues Richmond's long-standing partnership with the county and 18 other cities rather than operating its own animal control department.
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Other motions
Approve consent calendar
PassedTo recommend the mayor appointed a three-person committee to begin to pursue a possible joint powers authority with the other cities in west county
FailedThemes From Comments
3 people raised 1 topic (3 spoke at the meeting)
Animal Services Contract & Performance
3 spokeThree speakers provided comments regarding the proposed agreement with Contra Costa County for animal services.
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