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STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. ® 3 DATE: JANUARY 16, 2010 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: ROD FOSTER, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to solicit proposals from other government agencies and private sector companies for the provision of library services and animal control services in Colton. GOAL STATEMENT The proposed action will support the City's goal to provide an acceptable level of library services in Colton in the most efficient, effective and economical manner. BACKGROUND Due to fiscal challenges, the City of Colton has been forced to cut-back on library services. Presently, two of Colton's three libraries are open on a reduced schedule — the third library, the City's Carnegie Library, remains closed. The City Council has requested that staff pursue contracting options in order to provide a more complete library service. As such, staff has begun discussions with various government organizations and private sector companies. Additionally, since the City of San Bernardino has given notice of its termination of all animal services contracts effective June 30, 2010, the City is also in need of a long-term option for animal services and sheltering. Also, since the City of Grand Terrace contracts with the City of Colton for animal services, staff has initiated communication with staff at Grand Terrace regarding either reduced levels of service or outright termination of animal services in Grand Terrace by the City of Colton. ISSUES/ANALYSIS The County has requested that the Council take formal action seeking proposals for City operations under County Contract. As such, staff is requesting that the City Manager be authorized to make such requests both from the public and private sector.