Title
Approving a purchase order in the amount of $60,000 with Emancipet for veterinary services, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Summary
Emancipet is a nonprofit, low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinic that provides services at less than one-quarter the cost of traditional veterinary clinics. This year, Emancipet increased the number of dog spay/neuter surgeries by approximately 40%. The shelter is required by law to spay/neuter animals prior to adoption; however, intake numbers fluctuate, making it difficult to accurately project annual expenses for these services.
This purchase order approval is required under state law, as expenditures exceeding $50,000 must receive Council authorization. While a higher-than-anticipated number of surgeries has created the need for additional funding under this purchase order, overall expenditures are not expected to exceed the budget.
Prior City Council Action
N/A
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested September 23, 2025.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A __
Budget Source: General Fund
Amount: $60,000
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A _X_ Required __ Date Completed: ___________
Supporting documents attached:
Emancipet PO Change
Spay & Neuter Cats - Emancipet
Spay & Neuter Dogs - Emancipet
Recommended Action
Approve a purchase order in the amount of $60,000 with Emancipet for veterinary services, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.