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Animal services launches voucher program; council hears limits on vet contracting under state law
Summary
Animal Services opened applications for a voucher program while staff warned that state procurement rules limit the city's ability to exceed a $60,000 annual spend with a single veterinary provider when a multi-source bid is not in place.
Animal Services staff told the council the department is accepting applications for a voucher program and gave a monthly operational update, and staff also described procurement constraints that limit available options for veterinary services.
Why it matters: Animal Services said the voucher program is intended to increase access to veterinary services, and staff warned councilors that a state…
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