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Colfax approves three-year animal services contract with Placer County
Summary
Council accepted a three-year contract with Placer County Health & Human Services to provide animal control and shelter services to Colfax, with quarterly charges and CPI-based increases for later years. County staff said service levels will remain unchanged.
The Colfax City Council approved a three-year agreement with Placer County for animal control and shelter services, accepting the contract terms presented by staff.
Katrina Olsen, the city’s administrative services officer, told the council the contract covers shelter and field services and includes quarterly charges that reflect the city’s pro rata share for fiscal year 2026–27; future years will be adjusted by the California CPI up to a 10% cap. Katrina also flagged minor, last-minute edits to update non-exclusivity language and remove a redundant statutory reference.
Jason Phipe, Placer County Animal Services director, said the county currently provides service to five of six incorporated cities in the county and that the proposed level of service for Colfax would remain the same as today. Katie Ingram, animal services manager, summarized two years of local activity: Placer County Animal Services took in 44 animals from Colfax over two years (35 were adult dogs) and responded to about 244 calls in that period. She said the county emphasizes reunification and adoption and promotes spay/neuter partnerships and discounted adoption days.
Council members asked operational questions (for example, who responds to deceased animals on private property and how carcass removal is handled). County staff advised practical options for residents and noted that officers are available 24/7 for emergency public-safety animal calls.
A motion to accept the contract passed on a voice vote; no opposition was reported in the meeting record.
