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7.3.A. - Page 3 <br /> population (weighted at 20%). The basis of this allocation is to attribute the larger share of <br /> the costs (80%) upon the recent actual level of shelter services used by each jurisdiction, <br /> and a smaller portion (20%) based upon "potential" use based on population. The City <br /> Managers in San Mateo County have reviewed this allocation methodology and concur that <br /> this provides a reasonable basis upon which costs for the new facilities should be allocated. <br /> Based on Redwood City's current use of shelter services and current population, approval of <br /> this agreement will result in an annual estimated cost for Redwood City of $63,647 to <br /> $85,143, depending upon the final cost of construction (see Attachment B). This cost would <br /> be in addition to the City's current annual cost for animal control services. <br /> ALTERNATIVES <br /> The City could choose not to participate in the MOA for cost participation in the construction <br /> of the new Animal Shelter, which might preclude the City from participating in the <br /> countywide shared services model for Animal Control Services. Thus, the City would need <br /> to develop its own means of providing those services independently when the current <br /> Animal Control Services agreement ends on June 30, 2015. <br /> FISCAL IMPACT <br /> The City's current outlay for animal control services is $684,621, which incorporates costs <br /> associated with minor facilities repairs, but does not include a cost for facilities replacement. <br /> The estimated additional cost allocation for the City of Redwood City for annual lease <br /> payments to cover the cost of constructing the new shelter are in the range of $63,647 to <br /> $85,143 depending on the ultimate total cost of construction. The lease payments would <br /> begin when the new shelter receives its certificate of occupancy, projected to be in mid to <br /> late 2015, and would continue for a term of 30 years. <br /> The construction of a new shelter is likely to reduce some of the ongoing Animal Control <br /> Contract costs and therefore of Redwood City's share. For instance, the cost of <br /> maintenance and repairs should be lower than what would have been associated with the <br /> existing shelter, and bringing the shelter within today's animal care guidelines should have a <br /> positive impact on the physical and behavioral needs of the animals, shortening their stay <br /> and thus reducing the cost of sheltering. Although it is impossible to forecast whether and <br /> how much can be expected in reduced annual operating costs, it is reasonable to believe <br /> that the total cost to the City for animal control related expenses will increase by less than <br /> the estimated additional lease payments above. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL <br /> The County of San Mateo is the lead agency in terms of evaluating potential environmental <br /> impacts and City will have the opportunity to comment at the time the County determines <br /> what environmental review process is appropriate. <br /> AUDREY SEYMOUR RAMBERG <br /> ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER <br />