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BACKGROUND In 1992, the Cities and County entered into an agreement to jointly pay for the construction of a new East County Animal Shelter (Shelter) at 4595 Gleason Avenue in the City of Dublin. The Shelter currently serves the cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton and unincorporated areas of Alameda County and is the only animal shelter operated by the Cities and County. Since its opening in 1994, the Shelter has been operated by the Alameda County Sheriffs Office. In 1996, the Cities conducted a Request for Proposal process in an attempt to identify the most qualified shelter provider. While the Sheriffs Office was the only agency that submitted a proposal, the Cities and County determined that it was well qualified to operate the Shelter and an MOU was approved memorializing its responsibilities. Since that time, the Cities and County have informally considered options for an alternative operator but have consistently determined that the Sheriffs Office offers the best alternative for Shelter operation. The Sheriffs Office is responsible for providing all shelter personnel, Shelter maintenance (through the County's General Services Agency (GSA)), implementing animal related programs, including licensing, providing board and care for all Shelter animals and euthanasia. A total of approximately 1,157 live animals were processed through the Shelter in 2013. The Sheriffs Office also works closely with the cities' animal control enforcement officers and local animal rescue/adoption groups, including the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) and the Oakland SPCA, which is located adjacent to the Shelter. The Cities and County maintain a Shelter Operations Advisory Committee which meets regularly to review all shelter activity, including budget and expenditures. The Shelter's 2021-22 annual operating budget is estimated at $206,936 of which approximately half is for shelter personnel salary and benefits. Annual Shelter maintenance is estimated at approximately $221,178 and the City pays an indirect charge of approximately $25,281 (currently 11.43% of total costs) to Alameda County for general overhead/administrative costs. Based on the number of live animals processed at the Shelter in calendar year 2020, Pleasanton's is responsible for 11.43% of 2021-22 Shelter costs. DISCUSSION The recommended MOU memorializes the roles and responsibilities for the Sheriffs Office and the Cities and County as it relates to operation of the Shelter. A summary of significant Sheriffs Office responsibilities include the following: • Receiving animals at the Shelter, providing all animals with food, water, farrier and/or veterinary care, euthanizing animals not otherwise adopted, redeemed, sold or donated, spaying/neutering of dogs and cats, and dispose of dead animals. Page 2 of 3