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Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Travis County for the City’s provision of animal services, for a five-month period beginning May 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,635,245 to be paid to the City. Funding: The County will reimburse the City for the animal services provided by the City through a cost recovery model.
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Lead Department
Animal Services.
Fiscal Note
County will reimburse the City for the Animal Services provided by the City through a cost recovery model.
Prior Council Action:
December 9, 2021 - Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Travis County; approved on consent on an 11-0 vote.
December 10, 2020 - Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a ninth renewal to the interlocal agreement with Travis County; approved on consent on an 11-0 vote.
For More Information:
Monica Dangler, Director of Austin Animal Services, 512-978-0521; Jason Garza, Assistant Director of Austin Animal Services, 512-978-0536; or Melissa Pool, Chief Administrative Officer, 512-974-7052.
Additional Backup Information:
Since 1985, Animal Services has provided animal services throughout the unincorporated areas of Travis County (County) through various agreements. City and County staff worked together for several years in an effort to consolidate the patchwork of agreements and amendments for these services, resulting in an interlocal agreement (ILA) that was approved by the County Commissioners Court and City Council on September 27, 2007, and October 18, 2007, respectively. This original ILA was renewed several times.
Today’s action will authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement for a five-month period beginning May 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,635,245.
If approved, this item will allow Animal Services to continue to provide animal protection, shelter services, wildlife mitigation services, and public education to Travis County residents.