City Council

September 30, 2024 STATE OF ALABAMA, LIMESTONE COUNTY, CITY OF ATHENS. The City Council of the City of Athens, Alabama met in a Special Called session at the Athens Municipal Building, 200 Hobbs Street West, Athens, Alabama, on September 30th 2024 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Councilwoman Dana Henry, President of the City Council. Upon roll call, the following were found to be present: Councilmembers Chris Seibert, Harold Wales, Dana Henry, James E. Lucas, and Wayne Harper. Kim Glaze, Executive Secretary, was present and recorded the minutes of the meeting. The Chairperson stated that a quorum was present and that the meeting was open for transaction of business. Councilman Seibert introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2024 - 2005 A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A CONTRACT WITH ATHENS-LIMESTONE ANIMAL SERVICES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL VETERNINARY SERVICES AND AN ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER _______________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Athens has a contract with Athens-Limestone Animal Services, Inc. (Dr. Jorge Acosta, DVM, and Dr. Elizabeth O’Connor, DVM) (“ALAS”), to provide professional veterinary services to maintain a facility to be used as the City’s animal control center, and to carry out spay, neuter, and euthanasia services; WHEREAS, ALAS has advised the City of its intent to discontinue the current contract; WHEREAS, the City is required by law to provide for a center for the impoundment of animals serving the city of Athens; WHEREAS, city officials have negotiated an amended contract with ALAS to temporarily continue its veterinary services to the City; WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize the Mayor to enter into the amended contract, extending its term for 12 months at an increased rate (with the ability to terminate upon a 60-day notice); and WHEREAS, during the period of this amended contract, the City intends to further study its options relating to the most cost-effective and beneficial options for the City with respect to the future provision of an animal control center. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA on September 30th, 2024 at 4:30 p.m., as follows: 1. The Mayor is authorized, for and on behalf of the City, to enter into an amended contract with ALAS, as substantially set forth in Attachment A hereto. 2. The Mayor is further authorized to take such actions as may be necessary to enforce and carry out the contract contemplated by this Resolution. ADOPTED this the 30th day of September, 2024. /s/ Dana Henry PRESIDENT, CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT This is an amendment to the Agreement previously entered into between the City of Athens, Alabama, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Alabama (the “City”) and Athens-Limestone Animal Services, Inc. (“ALAS”), dated October 1, 2023 (the “Contract”). The effective date of this Amendment to Contract shall be September 30, 2024. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City and ALAS desire to amend the Contract by modifying the term of the Contract, increasing the amount of compensation due for the services rendered under such the Contract, and changing the termination provisions of the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: A. Section 2 of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows: 2. Payment of Fees to the Corporation. As consideration for all of the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, the City shall pay the Corporation the sum of $40,000 per month. The Corporation shall be paid on a monthly basis. The City shall pay the Corporation before the tenth day of each month. B. Section 8 of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows: 8. Term of Contract. This Contract shall be for a 12-month term commencing on October 1, 2024, and ending at the close of business on September 30, 2025. C. Section 9 of the Contract is hereby amended to read as follows: 9. Termination of Contract. Either party may terminate this Contract by providing the other with a written notice of intent to terminate the Contract in no less than sixty (60) days from the delivery of the written notice to terminate. D. All of the other terms and conditions of the Contract shall remain the same. IN WITNESS HEREOF, the undersigned have set their hands and seals this 30th day of September, 2024. ATHENS-LIMESTONE ANIMAL SERVICES, INC. By: ______________________________ Jorge Acosta, DVM By: ______________________________ Elisabeth O’Connor, DVM CITY OF ATHENS, ALABAMA BY:________________________________ William R. Marks Its Mayor Attest: _________________________________ City Clerk Councilmember Wales moved that unanimous consent be given for immediate consideration of and action on said resolution, which motion was seconded by Councilmember Lucas, and upon the said motion being put to vote the following vote was recorded: YEAS: Councilmembers Seibert, Wales, Lucas, Henry and Harper; NAYS: None. The President thereupon declared that the motion for unanimous consent for immediate consideration of and action on the said resolution had been unanimously carried. Councilmember Wales seconded the motion to adopt the ordinance. Upon the said motion being put to vote, the following vote was recorded: YEAS: Councilmembers Seibert, Wales, Lucas, Henry and Harper; NAYS: None. The President thereupon announced that the motion for the adoption of the said resolution had been unanimously carried. Councilman Wales remarked that he supported the resolution because he loved animals and did not want to see them out on the streets. Councilman Lucas noted that he also supported the resolution but would like to see a resolution for people that are living in bad situations. * * * There being no further business to come before the meeting, Council President Henry asked for a motion to adjourn. With a motion from Councilman Seibert and a second from Councilman Wales, the meeting was duly and properly adjourned. /s/ Dana Henry PRESIDENT, CITY COUNCIL ATTEST: /s/ Kim Glaze EXECUTIVE SECRETARY