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Finance and Corporate Services Committee
May 2, 2005
Jennifer Sheryer and Rosemary Upfold
Jennifer Sheryer and Rosemary Upfold
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April 14, 2005
CRPS-05-081
SPAY/NEUTER CONTRACT
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City enter into an Agreement satisfactory to the City Solicitor with The Corporation of
the City of Waterloo and the Kitchener-Waterloo and North Waterloo Humane Society regarding
the continuation of the spay/neuter program for a term of January 1, 2004 to December 31,
2006, to be partially funded by grants from the City of up to $30,000 per annum over the three
year term, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign such agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
BACKGROUND:
The spay/neuter program commenced as a one year pilot project in 2003. The goals of the
program included sterilizing all dogs and cats adopted from the Humane Society. Although it is
difficult to measure the impact of the program it is hoped that the program will assist in reducing
indiscriminate breeding and unwanted litters of cats and dogs in the Cities of Kitchener and
Waterloo that eventually end up in the care of the Humane Society at the Cities' expense.
REPORT:
On October 15, 2003, Council directed that the spay/neuter program continue for a further three
years subject to the negotiation of a new contract satisfactory to Council. A new contract for the
spay/neuter program for the years of 2004, 2005 and 2006 has been drafted. The contract is
very similar to the one that existed in 2003 which has worked well for staff at both municipalities
and the Humane Society on an operational level.
In 2003 the City committed to a maximum contribution of $66,000. The actual cost incurred by
the City for 2003 was approximately $12,000. Recognizing the original commitment was higher
than required, but also that the program would likely continue to grow, the budget for 2004 was
set at $30,000. The actual costs incurred by the City for 2004 increased to approximately
$19,000. Based on these lower than expected numbers the draft contracts caps the City's
contributions at $30,000 per year which staff believe will be sufficient to ensure the continued
operation of the program. If it appears that there is sufficient demand for the program that
results in additional funding requirements to continue the program, staff will report back to
Council for direction.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The 2005 Operating Budget includes $30,000 for the Spay/Neuter Program.
COMMUNICATIONS:
n/a
CONCLUSION:
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Jennifer Sheryer,
Assistant City Solicitor
Rosemary Upfold,
Director of Accounting