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2 • APS financial reports will provide far a clear delineation of Shelter revenues and expenses from those associated with non-Shelter programs and services. • Monthly reports are due to the County Manager by the 10~h of the month far the prior month. APS Shelter Management Team members will be available to respond to questions or concerns that may arise from the BOCC. • County Manager John Link will serve on the selection committee far the new Animal Shelter Director, Elaine Holmes, Orange County Personnel Director, will be advising and assisting APS staff in the recruitment and selection process for the Animal Shelter Director, using an assessment panel similar to the process the County employs in the appointment of a department head, All Shelter personnel, including the new Director, will be evaluated for possible transfer from APS to Orange County, assuming County operation of the Shelter, in the same fashion as the recent transition of emergency management personnel from the Orange County Rescue Squad. • Veterinarian services will continue under contract directly through APS for the extent of the interim period, There is insufficient time within the normal bid process far the County to receive proposals and award a direct contract without the risk of service disruption. The County will have adequate time to carefully evaluate service requirements and ensure that the proper, long-term arrangement is in place before July 1, • As indicated on November 18, the County Management Team (as referenced earlier in this abstract, but also to include Elaine Holmes, Todd Jones, Chief Information Officer and Ken Chavious, Finance Director, as needed) will be providing enhanced monitoring and oversight of the interim contract, The County Management Team will continue its work and meet with the APS Shelter Management Team before the contract effective date of February 1, 2004, to ensure that the proper managerial protocols and systems are in place and to reinforce the spirit of open communications, professional cocperation, and organizational accountability expected to be maintained throughout the interim contract period. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds in the amount of $44,470 are available in the General Fund Balance to support the Interim Management and Operation Services Contract through June 30, 2004. The budget amendment needed to specifically transfer the funds will be brought forward at the first BOCC meeting in January, RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the Interim Management and Operation Services Interim Contract with APS for the period beginning February 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2004, in the amount of $44,470 per month, subject to final review by the County Manager and County Attorney.