Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving Service Agreement #202602 between Williamson County and Animal Balance for spay/neuter surgery, at the to-not-exceed amount of $35,000.00, exempting this service as a Professional Service as per Texas Local Government Code Discretionary Exemption (TLCG 262.024 (a)(4) a personal or professional service), and authorizing the execution of the agreement.

The approval of this agreement will benefit the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter by spaying and neutering pets to help keep the population down. Animal Balance will provide an experienced high-volume, high standard veterinary medical team consisting of a minimum of two (2) veterinarians licensed in the State of Texas, one (1) clinic coordinator and two (2) to four (4) technicians. They will be providing spay/neuter surgeries for public and shelter animals. The total cost for 200 surgeries is $35,000, additional surgeries above the 200 agreed upon should be charged at $100 per surgery. The term of the agreement will be three (3) months starting February 2025 through May 2025. The funding source is Grant 396P/Services/2.2 in the not to not exceed amount of $35,000.00. Orig #1752. General Council and Contract Audit has reviewed and approved the agreement. The department point of contact is Misty Valenta.