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City of Lemon Grove Staff Report Agreement for Animal Control Services 2026-06-16

Lemon Grove Renews Animal Control Services With Chula Vista

$344,880 annually (or $28,740 per month); truck rental charge of $20,455 annually included; overtime billed separately; $500 or $300 per administrative hearing; $1,500 per spay/neuter clinic if not grant-fundedCity of Lemon GroveCITY OF CHULA VISTAJune 16, 2026

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Description

The City of Lemon Grove approved a new intergovernmental agreement with the City of Chula Vista to provide animal care and control services for Lemon Grove residents at an annual cost of $344,880 starting July 1, 2026. The one-year contract, with four optional one-year extensions, covers field enforcement, sheltering, administrative hearings, and an included animal control vehicle, with specified overtime, clinic, and hearing fees. The agreement continues a long-standing relationship dating back to 1995 and formalizes cost caps and service obligations.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Vendor

CITY OF CHULA VISTA

Agency

City of Lemon Grove, CA

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

June 16, 2026

Contract Term

Initial term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, with option for four (4) additional one-year extensions

Renewal Date

2027-06-30

Renewal Info

Initial term is one year from July 1, 2026, with up to four additional one-year extension terms by mutual written agreement. Lemon Grove must request an extension at least 60 days before term expiration; Chula Vista has sole discretion to approve. Annual payment during extensions may be increased based on costs but not more than 5% over the prior term and must be set in writing by April 30 before each extension year.