Adopt Resolution #20-310 Extending Animal Impound Services Contract with North Metro Animal Care and Control

The city of Ramsey had contracted with the city of Anoka for animal containment services (the Anoka pound) since 2001.  The city of Anoka informed us in 2019 they would be closing the animal impound facility so the property could be redeveloped.  There has been discussion about re-building the facility, but the final plans are undetermined at this point.  Numerous north metro cities currently contract with North Metro Animal Care and Control (NMACC) of Andover for their services.

The Ramsey Police Department is responsible for animal control in the city of Ramsey and requests approval of the contract so this service can continue.  The city of Ramsey initially entered into this contract with NMACC in September 2019.  The contract for renewal is attached to this case explaining the cost of NMACC's services.  As of September 30, 2020, the city of Ramsey has paid $240 to NMACC for their contracted services.  This total is a significant reduction in the expenses we had paid to the city of Anoka for their services.

The amounts paid by the city of Ramsey to the city of Anoka for animal containment services for the last five years.
2015 - $3810
2016 - $8050
2017 - $8955
2018 - $4610
2019 - $3850                
               $75 paid to NMACC in the last quarter of 2019
 

The budgeted amount for animal containment services in the 2020 budget is $4000.  This is the same amount budgeted for the 2021 budget.  As of September 30, 2020, we have spent $240 on NMACC's services.  There will be additional expenses for the final quarter of FY2020, but the city should see a significant cost savings in this area.

Staff recommends approval of the attached contract for service from North Metro Animal Care and Control to allow them to continue providing services for the city of Ramsey.

Motion to adopt Resolution #20-310 extending Animal Impoundment Contract with North Metro Animal Care and Control.