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In 2000, the owners conducted a comprehensive review of shelter operations and investigated the potential benefits of utilizing a different provider. Based on this work, the owners determined that the Sheriff's Department provided cost effective, quality service that was meeting community needs. However, there were some concerns about the terms or the operations contract including an interest in establishing an oversight committee comprised of City staff assigned to the shelter. As a result, a new Memorandum of Understanding was amended. At this time, staff is recommending the Memorandum of Understanding be renewed for a period of three years with an option for a two-year extension. The Shelter Operations Advisory Committee reviewed the document and determined no changes were necessary. The basic terms of the Memorandum of Understanding are as follows: The Sheriff's Department will continue to operate and maintain the shelter for a period of three years commencing July 1, 2005. Further, the Memorandum of Understanding may be extended for an additional two years with the approval of all involved parties. · Shelter activities and operations will continue to be monitored by the Shelter Operations Advisory Committee, which consists of one representative from each of the cities and Alameda County. Currently, the Shelter Operations Advisory Committee meets on a quarterly basis with the Sheriff's Department at the East County Animal Shelter. The Sheriff's Department will be responsible for submitting an annual operating budget, which is subject to review and approval by the cities and Alameda County. The operating budget covers all aspects of shelter operations and maintenance. · Cost for shelter operations and debt service for the shelter (the latter of which is covered under a separate agreement) will be shared by all of the owners based on a formula related to the number of live animals handled at the shelter during any calendar year. For 2005, the cost sharing formula will be as follows: Pleasanton - 20.111% Livermore - 45.053% Dublin- 12.350% Alameda County - 26.486% · Based on the current fiscal year budget of approximately $1,007,096, the City's share for shelter maintenance and services is $189,465. It should be noted however, that because the number of live animals handled at the shelter fluctuates each year, the City's share also fluctuates on an annual basis. For calendar year 2004, the shelter handled 3,247 live animals of which 653 resided in the City of Pleasanton. SR 05:129 Page 2