14-R-74 - Randolph JBSA Stray Animal ServicesMGM
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -74
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the "City ") has recommended that the
City enter into an agreement with Randolph Air Force Base relating to stray animal control; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
contract with Randolph Air Force Base pursuant to the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A
(the "Agreement').
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
NOWI`
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute and
deliver the Agreement with Randolph Air Force Base in substantially the form set forth on
Exhibit A.
Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true,
and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a
part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with
any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application
of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City
Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid
provision.
Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which
this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject
matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was
given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final
passage, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 16th day of September, 2014.
CITY O TEXAS
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST: a LLNIta
renda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
502D AIR BASE WING
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO
AGREEMENT FOR
STRAY ANIMAL CONTROL BETWEEN
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO RANDOLPH AND THE CITY OF SCHERTZ
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BDOC - Base Defense Operations Center (JBSA RND Security Forces Dispatch)
CES - Civil Engineer Squadron (on JBSA RND)
City - City of Schertz Animal Shelter
EMCS - Energy Management Control Systems
Feral - Refers to domesticated cats and dogs that have become wild that can no longer be
maintained by humans as pets.
Government - The United States Government
JBSA RND - Joint Base San Antonio Randolph
MOU - Memorandum of Understanding
SIPS - Security Forces Squadron (on JBSA RND)
Stray Animal - Refers to domesticated cats and dogs that are not in the immediate
control of their owner
Wildlife - Refers to raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, skunks, opossums, coyotes and other
animals that are not routinely maintained as household pets
1. The health and safety of installation personnel must be protected by timely removal of
Stray or Feral animals which possess potential hazardous situations, this will not include
Wildlife. Certain minimum requirements must be met by the City before they will be
utilized.
2. JBSA RND desires to implement procedures utilizing the City to remove Stray
Animals as needed and within the City's capabilities. Stray Animals will be captured and
removed by the City (if possible). Calls for services will be limited to the City's duty
hours, 0800 - 1700 Mon/Sat; calls during non -duty hours will only be for life threatening
emergencies or the endangerment of personnel in public places by aggressive animals.
3. The City participating must be willing to meet minimum standards set by the United
States Air Force and the State of Texas.
4. Insurance: The City agrees to carry medical and Liability insurance on all personnel,
vehicles and facilities.
5. Both parties agree that no Party is an agent, servant, or employee of the other Party
and each Party agrees it is responsible for its individual acts and deeds, as well as the acts
and deeds of its employees, representatives, and agents relating to this agreement.
6. Licensure: The City shall possess and maintain a current valid business license at all
times while participating in the agreement.
7. Notice of individuals authorized to make calls: The City will not accept calls for
pickup from base residences at any time. All calls for pickup will come from only the
Randolph CES EMCS or Randolph Pest Management. Calls during non -duty hours
will come from the BDOC after approval has been obtained from the SFS on -duty flight
chief or higher, from EMCS or Pest Management Personnel for CES.
8. Billing: The following fees for services will be paid to the City. The City will provide
the JBSA RND with a 60 -day notice prior to any price increases; (Bill to be sent to JBSA
Randolph/CES, 1651 5s' St West, Randolph AFB TX, 78150) (ATTN: CEO) See
Exhibit 1
9. Collection of fees: The City will make every attempt to collect fees from owners. The
City will attempt to put unclaimed animals up for adoption to collect required fees.
10. Notification of captured animals: The City will maintain a listing of captured
animals on JBSA RND. This list should include the animal type, breed, color, tag number
and if chipped, if available. This will provide the installation (upon request) the capability
of verifying captured animals with owner, upon owner's request. The housing contractor
should have contact with Schertz ACS professionals to determine if any of their
customer's pets have been captured upon their request.
11. Health of captured animals: All captured animals will receive a health check -up
and any required vaccination or medication as deemed necessary by the City. This also
includes the costs associated with rabies quarantine and/or rabies testing. The cost will
be billed to the owner.
12. Eradication of animals: All attempts to contact owners must be made before
captured animals are euthanized and should be accomplished by checking vaccination
tags and microchip implants (if and when available /detected by the City). Otherwise,
unidentified animals are to be treated as strays.
a. Captured animals with tags will be held for five days before adoption or
euthanasia.
b. Captured. animals /strays without identification (tags /microchip) will be held for
three days before adoption or euthanasia.
c. Feral/wild/stray animals caught may be euthanized (especially when involved in a
bite incident) when captured by the City or turned in by base personnel. They will then be
submitted for evaluation and results reported back to JBSA RND.
13. Flight line /Controlled areas: The City will not enter the flight line, aircraft
taxiways or controlled areas without escort, authorization, or notification under any
circumstances.
14. Firearms/Tranquilizer/Dart guns: It is the understanding of JBSA RND that the
City will not utilize firearms, tranquilizer guns or dart guns. In the event these devices
will be used, coordination with the SFS /S3 or Commander must be accomplished before
they are used on JBSA RND.
15. Trapping animals: The City may trap animals on JBSA RND with proper
coordination/notification through Pest Management.
16. Installation Access: Coordination will be made with the SFSNisitor Control Center
to receive a pass after proper vetting to expedite entry of the Animal Control Officer (s).
Passes will be renewed every 12 months unless otherwise directed. It is the City's
responsibility to collect and return the passes when an employee quits, is terminated or
this agreement is terminated or expires. Passes are only valid while performing ACO
duties or for accessing-the installation for official business with installation agencies in
performance of this agreement. City vehicles used in the performance of this agreement
will be clearly marked. The City will provide a current employee listing to SFS and Pest
Management. (An updated list will be provided when any changes are made.)
17. Response /pick up: City employees entering JBSA RND requiring an escort will
proceed to building #235. Escorts will respond depending on availability. Escorts are
required anytime the City must enter the flight line, aircraft taxiways or controlled areas
to ensure the City is aware of all prohibited areas.
18. Compliance with traffic laws: The City agrees that operators of its vehicles will
comply with all JBSA RND and state traffic laws while on JBSA RND property. In