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Council declines to approve expanded Hawk‑on‑Hand falconry contract after debate over who should pay for service

2679726 · March 18, 2025
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Summary

Council considered a $53,600 professional services agreement with Hawk on Hand for avian abatement downtown but the motion to approve city funding received no second and failed.

The council considered a professional services agreement with Hawk on Hand for falconer (avian abatement) services in Downtown Hanford and surrounding areas for calendar year 2025. The proposed contract totaled $53,600.

Staff said council had previously authorized funding for the service and that a formal professional services agreement was needed under the city’s purchasing policy. Earlier direction by…

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