To: Board of Supervisors
From: Matt Slattengren, Ag Commissioner/Weights & Measures Director
Report Title: Contract with Waiterock Kennel Group
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Agricultural Commissioner, or designee, to execute a contract with Waiterock Kennel Group in an amount not to exceed $20,500 for dog boarding services for the Agriculture Dog Team Program for the period August 29, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
California State Department of Food and Agriculture Agreement #25-0231-002-SF, in the amount of $356,108.75, provides reimbursement for the Agriculture Department for kenneling and canine expenses. There is no County match of funds. 100% State funds.
BACKGROUND:
The State’s agreement #25-0231-002-SF includes reimbursement for canine kenneling and expenses up to $60,000.
Waiterock Kennel Group has previously provided dog kenneling for the Department’s Agriculture Dog Team Program. The contract contains indemnification and a hold-harmless provision to protect the County against potential liabilities for use of this site, which was approved by County Counsel. The contract development process required extended review between the County and the vendor, which is why Board approval is being sought after the contract effective date.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve this contract will result in loss of required kenneling services and potential loss of the canine contract of $356,108.75 for the Agriculture Department and breach of Agreement #25-0231-002-SF with the State.