421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD

WHEATON, IL 60187

DU PAGE COUNTY

Animal Services Committee

Final Summary

www.dupagecounty.gov

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

7:30 AM

Room 3500A

CALL TO ORDER

7:30 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Krajewski at 7:32 AM.

ROLL CALL

Grant Eckhoff, Paula Garcia, Krajewski and Sheila Rutledge

Cynthia Cronin Cahill and District 5 Dawn DeSart

PRESENT:

ABSENT:

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comments were offered.

CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR KRAJEWSKI

Chair Krajewski remarked that ticket sales are live for the DAF Gala on April 25, 2025 at the

Sheraton Naperville Lisle. Former County Board member Karen Romano, and DAF Board

Directors Deanna Wilkins and Jennifer Martin, are co-chairs of the event. Tickets and

sponsorships have already been sold. Committee members were asked to spread the word and

forward any contacts that should receive gala information to Foundation Coordinator Jillian.

Facilities Management provided an update on current construction-related HVAC issues.

Facilities Management is working to remedy any issues.

Chair Krajewski introduced Deputy Administrator Veterinarian Dr. Kristin Tvrdik to the

committee.

MINUTES APPROVAL

5.A.

25-0182

Animal Services Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Summary Minutes November-2024

Attachments:

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Sheila Rutledge

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS

6.A.

25-0320

Decrease and close purchase order 6589-0001 SERV, issued to Covetrus North America

LLC, in the amount of $11,976.95. Contract has expired. (Animal Services)

3608 PetHealth Services CO #3 to decrease and close contract

signed.pdf

Attachments:

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Sheila Rutledge

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.B.

AS-P-0002-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., for

the purchase of a Cold Laser Therapy System, for Animal Services, for the period of

January 29, 2025 through January 28, 2026, for a contract total amount not to exceed

$33,919.42; per lowest responsible quote #24-104-ANS.

Midwest Veterinary Supply 24-104-ANS - PRCC

Attachments:

Midwest Veterinary Supply 24-104-ANS - Pricing Pages

Midwest Veterinary Supply 24-104-ANS - Bid Tabulation

Midwest Veterinary Supply 24-104-ANS - Ethics Disclosure

APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

Sheila Rutledge

RESULT:

MOVER:

Paula Garcia

SECONDER:

6.C.

25-0217

Recommendation for the approval of a purchase order issued to Lombard Veterinary

Hospital, to provide no-cost spay/neuter for eligible DuPage County residents, for Animal

Services, for the period January 22, 2025 through November 30, 2025, for a contract total

not to exceed $23,000. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 "Competitive Bids" (c) not suitable for

competitive bids, as citizen determines the veterinarian used. Total contract amount is

established from FY2024 PPF program expense and will vary based on FY2025 program

utilization by DuPage County residents.

LVH - Procurement Review Comprehensive Checklist (PRCC)

LVH - Reimbursement Schedule for Participating Vets.pdf

LVH - Vendor Ethics

Attachments:

APPROVED

Sheila Rutledge

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.D.

25-0219

Recommendation for the approval of a purchase order issued to Carriage Animal

Hospital, to provide no-cost spay/neuter for eligible DuPage County residents, for Animal

Services, for the period of January 22, 2025 through November 30, 2025, for a contract

total not to exceed $26,000. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 "Competitive Bids" (c) not suitable for

competitive bids, as citizen determines the veterinarian used. Total contract amount is

established from FY2024 PPF program expense and will vary based on FY2025 program

utilization by DuPage County residents.

CAC - Procurement Review Comprehensive Checklist (PRCC)

CAC - Reimbursement Schedule for Participating Vets.pdf

Vendor Ethics Placeholder

Attachments:

APPROVED

Sheila Rutledge

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.E.

AS-R-0001-25

Correction of a Scrivener's Error in Resolution AS-CO-0002-23.

APPROVED AT COMMITTEE

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sheila Rutledge

SECONDER:

GRANTS

7.A.

FI-R-0020-25

Acceptance and appropriation of interest earned on investment for the DuPage Animal

Friends Unrestricted PY24 Grant, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1310, $1,428.

(Animal Services)

DAFUNR24 Appropriating Interest Budget - ATTACHMENT I

Attachments:

APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

Grant Eckhoff

RESULT:

MOVER:

Paula Garcia

SECONDER:

FINANCE RESOLUTION

8.A.

FI-R-0012-25

Additional appropriation for the Animal Services Fund, Company 1100 - Accounting

Unit 1300, $3,066,910. (Animal Services)

Attachment I - Budget Attachment

Attachments:

APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sheila Rutledge

SECONDER:

8.B.

FI-R-0013-25

Additional appropriation for the Animal Services Fund, Company 1100 - Accounting

Unit 1300, $87,750. (Animal Services)

Attachment I - Budget Attachment

Attachments:

APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sheila Rutledge

SECONDER:

ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE

Laura thanked Dr. Tvrdik and Dr. Susan Brown for stepping up to provide relief vet services

while DCAS was seeking a new veterinarian.

Dr. Tvrdik provided a brief history of her education and background.

Laura and Dr. Tvrdik have been regularly discussing protocols and updates surrounding Avian

Flu while keeping an eye on the cat population coming in from the outdoors. Information has

been shared with the veterinary community, posted on social media and included in the Animal

Services e-newsletter to educate various audiences on the signs, prevention and response to

Avian Flu.

Laura shared that coyote calls are expectedly on the rise as it is coyote mating season. Residents

are advised to not leave pets unattended and to adopt hazing techniques to deter coyotes.

Animal population is currently under 100 animals. Staff continue to maintain a lower animal

population - especially for dogs - while kennel areas are being renovated. Construction is still on

track to be substantially completed by the end of February. Laura praised the Facilities

Management team for their expertise with facilitating design and informing her of ways in which

to adjust operations to keep construction on track.

2024 intake/outcome data is being collected. Laura will have current Live Release Rate figures

to share at the February meeting.

Laura offered assistance to any committee member(s) interested in having her or Jillian

accompany them to meetings with prospective gala sponsors. Please send names and contact

information to Laura or Jillian.

10.

OLD BUSINESS

Chair Krajewski questioned whether Animal Services has been utilizing all collected Pet

Population Funds for the low income spay/neuter voucher program. Laura confirmed that yes,

all PPF revenue is exhausted at the end of each year. She added that annual PPF program

expenses far exceed PPF revenue with the difference off-set by the Animal Services operating

budget each year. Laura shared that DuPage County’s program funds 100% of the spay/neuter,

vaccines and microchipping for each participant in the spirit of reducing pet overpopulation and

preventing intake, something that sets DuPage County apart from other counties.

Chair Krajewski requested additional municipal training on services available to municipalities

and animal response best practices. Laura confirmed that municipal training is returning this

year with content tailored to resources and field response at the local level. This training will be

open to all municipalities and Forest Preserve rangers.

Member Rutledge asked for an update on Animal Services multipurpose room rental. Laura will

have a price list available for the February meeting. Chair Krajewski asked ASA Prindle to

provide direction on whether or not food/beverage/liquor can be offered and any permits/licenses

required.

11.

12.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business was discussed.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.