To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Jay Parker, Animal Control Director
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RE: Approval of a purchase order to Zoetis for the fiscal year ending 2026, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to provide for the purchase of preventative vaccines at Genesee County's Animal Control; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2130-430.00-773.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
To authorize and approve a Purchase Order to Zoetis in the amount of $50,000.00 to remit payment during FY25/26.
BACKGROUND:
Genesee County Animal Control serves the stray and owned population of animals that require intake vaccinations to prevent infectious carried diseases. Each incoming animal receives preventative vaccines to assist in the welfare and health of the County’s increased stray population. Zoetis is an existing vendor that provides necessary supplies at shelter pricing to meet said need of preventative care required to maintain the health and welfare of incoming animals. Animal Control provides free community-based vaccination clinics annually to assist the public in properly vaccinating owned animals, which promotes licensing in Genesee County.
DISCUSSION:
N/A
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
N/A
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Said expenditure funds are available and can be taken from Animal Control GL# 2130-430.00-773.000.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
Properly vaccinating the stray population reduces infectious diseases and outbreaks. Further allowing staff to maintain a healthy environment within the shelter without the demand of increased cleaning protocols, products and staffing constraints.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
N/A
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Genesee County Animal Control strives to provide a safe and healthy community in serving the public through education and vaccinations. These necessary steps enhance the quality of life in Genesee County’s stray and owned animal population.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Animal Control Director to authorize an expenditure, in the form of a Purchase Order, to Zoetis, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 to be paid from account 2130-430.00-773.000, to purchase necessary vaccines and medical supplies for FY 2025-2026, said budget amount to be finalized following this Board’s approval of the FY 2025-2026 County Budget, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request being on file with the official records of the September 3, 2025 meeting of the Governmental Operations Committee of this Board).