SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to the Animal Control Services Contract with the County of Merced to Extend the Term of the Agreement for One Additional Year for the Housing, Handling, Securing, Transfer and Disposition of Dogs and Cats Captured by Ordinance or Code and Delivered by the City’s Designated Animal Control Provider REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving a one-year amendment to the existing Animal Control Services contract with the County of Merced (Contract #329) to continue providing housing, handling, and related services for animals impounded by the City of Merced. The proposed amendment extends the contract term through June 30, 2027. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving First Amendment to Services Agreement with the County of Merced to extend the agreement for Animal Control services for one additional year through June 30, 2027; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

Consent Item Passed Introduced March 13, 2026

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: March 13, 2026
On agenda: April 20, 2026
Passed: April 20, 2026

Where it was heard