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AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL
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Date: June 6, 1999
To: Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Shawn Boyd, Council Member
Subject: State Reimbursement for Animal Care and Control Services Costs Related
to the Implementation of Senate Bill 1785
In December 1998, Senate Bill 1785 was signed in to law by then-Governor Pete Wilson. SB 1785
make numerous changes to existing law regarding the responsibilities of animal shelters,animal
control services and public agencies who operate them,and the required care of those impounded
animals.
The changes relate to the length of stay,veterinary services,reasonable treatment and record keeping.
These changes may have resulted in an increase in costs related to the operation of the City's Animal
Control program and the Seal Beach Animal Care Center and therefor should be eligible for
reimbursement under Senate Bill 90.
Under the terms of Senate Bill 90, if the California Legislature mandates new or increased levels of
service provided by municipalities,then the state must pay for those related costs. Although it is
difficult to accurately estimate the increased costs associated with the implementation of SB 1785,
other cities of similar population in Orange and Los Angeles County have estimated increases of
approximately$8,000 to $10,000 annually.
It is my recommendation a letter be drafted and forward to our Assembly and Senate Members
requesting assistance in securing reimbursement related to SB 1785 costs.
PC: City Manager
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