TO: LINDA REICH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JACKIE MELENDEZ, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT
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Amendment to the West End Animal Services Agency Joint Exercise of Powers Authority Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION
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1) Approve Amendment #1 to the West End Animal Services Agency (Agency) Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement renaming the Agency to Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire, 2) admit both the City of Montclair and the County of San Bernardino (West End unincorporated area only) as member agencies to the Agency, and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to sign the amendment and to execute all other documents to carry out the terms of the Agreement.
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FISCAL IMPACT
If approved by City Council, this would decrease fiscal responsibility for the City of Chino from 35% to 28% for all costs related to the development and operations of the Agency.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above furthers the City's values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
* Positive City Image
* Superior Customer Service
* Financial Stability
* Responsible Long-Range Planning
* Exemplary Leadership
* Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
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BACKGROUND
In July 2024, the City Council approved the original Joint Exercise of Powers (JPA) Agreement with the City of Ontario to establish the West End Animal Services Agency. This agreement, with a financial responsibility split of 65% Ontario and 35% Chino, formalized a collaborative effort to provide comprehensive animal control and sheltering services to residents of both cities, to improve animal welfare, streamline operations, and reduce costs through shared resources. The Agency Board of Directors representation was comprised of two Members from City of Ontario and one Member fro...
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