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Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the City of Lodi Animal Shelter (PW)
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MEETING DATE:
January 17, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Public Works Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for the City of Lodi Animal Shelter
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City's current animal services facility has been serving the community since 1958. The facility was last expanded in 1983 and remains significantly undersized and outdated, despite substantial growth in the City.
In addition to being undersized, the current facility does not meet requirements for comprehensive animal care. The proposed facility will be sized to serve the community for the next 30-50 years and will include modern amenities to assist City staff in providing a standard of care that is consistent not only with government regulations, but also in line with our moral obligations as a community.
On May 18, 2022, Council adopted a resolution designating a portion of Pixley Park on Auto Center Drive as the future animal services facility site and authorized the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with LDA Partners, Inc., for design and construction document services. The design is now complete and a building permit has been issued in preparation for construction.
The 14,000 square foot facility will accommodate up to 20 employees / volunteers and includes modern animal shelter amenities such as animal adoption areas, animal housing areas, a multi-use room, staff office areas and a veterinarian clinic.
The plans and specifications are on file in the Public Works Department. The planned bid opening date is March 6, 2024.
STRATEGIC VISION:
7H. Public Safety: Address strategic safety problem areas in the community.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City's operations and maintenance budget for the current Animal Services Facility is approximately $650,000. ...
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