Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Lacey, the City Olympia, the City Of Tumwater, and Thurston County For Joint Animal Services Operations
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Olympia an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City Of Lacey, the City Olympia, the City Of Tumwater, and Thurston County For Joint Animal Services Operations.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Olympia an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City Of Lacey, the City Olympia, the City Of Tumwater, and Thurston County For Joint Animal Services Operations.
Staff Contact:
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 360.753.8223
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Established in 1977, Joint Animal Services is funded pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between Thurston County and the cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater. Animal Services operates an 8,000 sq. ft. facility on a centrally-located site in Olympia and promotes responsible pet ownership for the health and safety of people and animals; enforces animal-related laws; reduces pet overpopulation through education and spay/neuter programs; alleviates animal suffering through proper medical care and humane euthanasia; and provides temporary shelter for strays and owner-released animals and opportunities for the adoption of these animals.
The Intergovernmental Agreement for Joint Animal Services Operations:
• Formalizes a process to provide animal protection and control activities to the jurisdictions.
• Establishes a mechanism for the cost-effective joint operation of animal shelter facilities.
• Establishes a policy-making body known as the Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM).
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Animal Services is the primary animal shelter and animal control agency for the Thurston County region and is centrally located in Olympia.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution Approving the Intergovernmental Agreement for Joint Animal Services Operations.
2. Direct staff to work with the other jurisdictions on modifications to the Intergovernmental Agreement.
Financial Impact:
The City of Olympia’s 2021 assessment totals $311,384, which is included in the 2021 Operating Budget, General Fund, Special Accounts-Intergovernmental.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement