CITY COMMISSION AGENDA MEMO April 3, 2018
FROM: Bernie Hayen, Director of Finance
MEETING: April 17, 2018
SUBJECT: Annual Payment for Veterinary Services at Sunset Zoological Park
PRESENTERS: Bernie Hayen, Director of Finance Scott Shoemaker, Zoo Director
BACKGROUND
The City of Manhattan and the Kansas State University (KSU) College of Veterinary Medicine have long enjoyed a successful partnership to provide excellent medical care to Zoo animals, while offering veterinary medicine students the opportunity to learn about exotic species. KSU provides exceptional medical services to the animal collection at Sunset Zoo through routine and emergency care. This relationship has received positive remarks in Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accreditation reports for Sunset Zoo. KSU delivers regular veterinary care on-site in a wing of the former administrative building at Sunset Zoo.
On January 22, 2013, the City Commission approved two agreements with the College of Veterinary Medicine. The first agreement was for annual veterinary-related services for the animal population at Sunset Zoo and the second agreement was for annual leased premises located at Sunset Zoo. An agreement was negotiated to allow KSUVCO (Kansas State University Veterinary Clinic Outreach, Inc.) to manage specialty/critical care satellite clinical training facilities for the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Kansas State University and complete renovations as leasehold improvements with the City approving the design of such facilities.
DISCUSSION
The annual contract for veterinary services at Sunset Zoological Park is offered by the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital which is part of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University. The College provides veterinary services to ensure full coverage for the necessary care of the Zoo collection by Kansas State specialists and veterinarian students.
In accordance with this agreement for veterinary services at Sunset Zoo, it continues for a period of 15 years from the date signed and will end in budget year 2027, although either party can terminate the agreement with six months prior notice. The annual veterinary services invoice increases by three percent each year. In 2018, the amount of this annual invoice is $21,069.81.
FINANCING
The 2018 budget for Sunset Zoo includes the annual payment for veterinary services. The amount for such services in 2018 was budgeted at $25,000.00 under contractual services within the Sunset Zoo Division of the General Fund.
ALTERNATIVES
It appears the Commission has the following alternatives concerning the issue at hand. The Commission may:
1. Approve the 2018 payment of $21,069.81 to the College of Veterinary Medicine for veterinary services at Sunset Zoological Park. 2. Deny the payment of $21,069.81 to the College of Veterinary Medicine for veterinary services at Sunset Zoological Park. 3. Table the issue.
RECOMMENDATION
City Administration recommends that the City Commission approve and authorize the payment of $21,069.81 to the College of Veterinary Medicine for veterinary services during 2018 at the Sunset Zoological Park.
POSSIBLE MOTION
Approve and authorize the payment of $21,069.81 to the College of Veterinary Medicine for veterinary services during 2018 at the Sunset Zoological Park.
BNH/bnh
Enclosure: 1. Invoice – College of Veterinary Medicine
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City of Manhattan – Sunset Zoo Invoice Date: March 27, 2018 Attn: Scott Shoemaker Invoice #18-02 1101 Poyntz Ave Manhattan, KS 66502
Annual Fee for Sunset Zoo Veterinary Services Year 6 of 15 per contract dated 1/22/13 $21,069.81
Due Upon Receipt
Please make check payable to: KSU VHC A111 Mosier Hall 1800 Denison Ave Manhattan, KS 66506
102 Trotter Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506-5606 | (785) 532-5663 | fax: (785) 532-4002