Item Coversheet

*5.A.2.


Shakopee City Council
January 3, 2023

FROM:Chelsea Petersen, Assistant City Administrator
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Award of Contract for Animal Control Services.
Policy/Action Requested:
Award of Contract for Animal Control Services to 4 Paws Animal Control.
Recommendation:
Approval as requested. 
Discussion:

The City of Shakopee contracts for animal control services in the event of animal-related nuisance or mistreatment complaints. A Request for Proposal was issued for these services, and the city received one qualified response from 4 Paws Animal Control. 

 

The proposal is complete and meets all of the requirements the city laid out. Additionally, the City of Shakopee has worked with 4 Paws Animal Control in the past and has been satisfied with the service they provide to the community. The same company services many of our surrounding communities as well. 

Budget Impact:
Costs from reclaimed or adopted animals are charged back to owners. The City of Shakopee does incur a small amount of costs each year for unclaimed animals, and appropriately budgets for that on an annual basis. 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Animal Control Contract