R2026-161 Resolution Authorizing an Extension of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Macon, Illinois and the City of Decatur, Illinois Regarding an Animal Control Program

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RESOLUTION NO. R1-04.6 — I(9 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MACON, ILLINOIS AND THE CITY OF DECATUR,ILLINOIS REGARDING AN ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM WHEREAS, pursuant to the Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5/1 et seq.), the Humane Care for Animals Act (510 ILCS 70/1 et seq.), and the Animal Welfare Act (225 ILCS 605/1 et seq.), Macon County is required to maintain an Animal Control Program in the County; and, WHEREAS, Macon County may enter into intergovernmental contracts or agreements to assist in the operation and to modify the jurisdiction of the Animal Control Program; and, WHEREAS, by the City of Decatur and Macon County joining together in administering an Animal Control Program, the citizens of Macon County and the City of Decatur shall be afforded the protection of an effective program without the duplication of efforts which are found with each party operating a separate program, and substantial benefits in the operation of animal control efforts will accrue to the citizens of both the City and the County; and, WHEREAS, the City and the County have previously entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement dated August 21, 2023 regarding the Animal Control Program and the parties desire to amend such agreement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the Intergovernmental Agreement adopted by City Council on August 21, 2023 be extended from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 with the following amendments. Section 2. That the City agrees to be responsible for all investigations of criminal violations of State animal related statutes. Section 3. That the City will pay the County a total of$748,472.00 for services provided above and beyond what is required by State statute with no adjustment for CPI. Section 4. The City will continue to manage the Macon County pet registration program and, of the approximate $400,000.00 in pet registration fees collected, the City will retain $56,000.00 to cover the City's costs, with the remaining collected registration fees remitted to the County.