REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 7, 2025
FROM
DON DAY, Director, Project and Facilities Management Department
JOSHUA DUGAS, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT
Title
Continuation of Emergency Related to the Devore Animal Shelter Expansion Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Continue the finding, first made by the Board of Supervisors on September 23, 2025, that there is substantial evidence that immediate action is needed to prevent or mitigate the threat to animal life, animal health, property and essential public services posed by the cessation of contracted animal shelter services in the High Desert region effective September 1, 2025, after the Town of Apple Valley voted to cancel the existing animal services contract, which resulted in a reduction of essential shelter and animal care resources, and that this emergency will not permit the delay resulting from a formal competitive solicitation of bids to procure materials and construction services, and delegating authority originally by Resolution on September 23, 2025 to the Chief Executive Officer to direct the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders and/or contracts, in a total amount not to exceed $4,436,154, for any construction, remediation, and modifications of internal and external structures related to the sudden and unexpected loss of use of the Apple Valley Animal Shelter, and find that the issuance of these purchase orders and/or contracts are necessary to respond to this emergency pursuant to Public Contract Code sections 22035 and 22050 (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Don Day, Director, 387-5000)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
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