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Agenda 08/12/2025 Item #16A13 (Resolution - short-term lease agreement with Dogs Playing for Life, Inc.)8/12/2025 Item # 16.A.13 ID# 2025-2491 Executive Summary Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approve a Resolution and short- term lease agreement with Dogs Playing for Life, Inc. (DPFL), a national nonprofit organization, for the use of County-owned property located at 2695 Francis Avenue as supportive housing for their trainers who are providing contracted services to Collier County Domestic Animal Services (CCDAS), and authorize Chairman to execute the Resolution and the lease. OBJECTIVE: To provide County-owned housing for DPFL trainers in close proximity to Collier County Domestic Animal Services (CCDAS), enabling consistent, on-site training, behavior assessments, and staff development. This strategic move is expected to improve shelter dog outcomes, reduce length of stay, and enhance safety and efficiency in shelter operations. CONSIDERATIONS: The Collier County Board of County Commissioners o/b/o Collier County Domestic Animal Services (CCDAS) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide Canine Enrichment Coordination (Contract No. 25-678-NS-EM) with Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL), a nationally recognized leader in canine behavior, enrichment, and shelter intervention services. DPFL operates the Canine Center Florida and utilizes a unique model that emphasizes canine playgroups as a cornerstone of behavior assessment, training, and decision- making. DPFL’s proven methodology supports shelters in: • Increasing live release rates • Improving assessments of behaviorally complex dogs • Enhancing staff skills and safety • Decreasing the average length of stay for shelter animals Currently, with strong volunteer support, CCDAS is able to run consistent playgroups. However, many volunteers are seasonal, resulting in gaps in trained personnel during June, July, and August. In support of this MOU, Collier County will provide no-cost housing to DPFL trainers to ensure a consistent local presence and streamlined access to CCDAS. DPFL will provide a Canine Enrichment Coordinator to CCDAS for 10 days each month, totaling 30 days over three months: June, July, and August. Housing Provision: County-owned property at 2695 Francis Avenue was acquired for stormwater pruposes. While it is not currently needed for active operations, this use for temporary housing has been identified as a compatible interim use while long-term stormwater plans are developed. This arrangement supports the goals of the MOU while preserving the property's long-term availability for future County needs. Lease Terms: • Location: 2695 Francis Avenue • Use: Residential housing for DPFL trainers • Cost: No-cost lease to DPFL (value of housing was considered during negotiations and reflected in reduced service rates under the MOU) • Term: Concurrent with the MOU to provide Canine Enrichment Coordination (effective June 17, 2025), the lease shall remain in effect for as long as the MOU remains active, unless terminated earlier. The lease will automatically terminate if the MOU is terminated, expires, or the services are otherwise completed. • Termination: Either party may terminate the lease for convenience with 30 days' written notice to the other party. Rationale & Benefits: • Enables ongoing, on-site behavioral programming and staff training • Reduces transportation/logistics costs and delays • Strengthens DPFL-CCDAS collaboration and response time for canine assessments • Demonstrates County commitment to progressive, evidence-based animal welfare initiatives Page 346 of 3949 8/12/2025 Item # 16.A.13 ID# 2025-2491 The County's Risk Management team has reviewed and approved the insurance provisions. Develop and utilize partnerships to ensure that government facilities meet public expectations. FISCAL IMPACT: Existing Monthly Utilities are paid out of Fund 1020/138325 and have sufficient funds within the FY25/26 Budget. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval. -SAA RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Approve the attached After the Fact Short Term Lease Agreement and Resolution 2. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement and Resolution PREPARED BY: Meredith McLean, DAS Division Director ATTACHMENTS: 1. Collier County Standard Form Short-Term Lease 2. MOU-Dogsplayingforlife_20250619132508.696_X 3. Resolution Page 347 of 3949 Page 348 of 3949 Page 349 of 3949 Page 350 of 3949 Page 351 of 3949 Page 352 of 3949 Page 353 of 3949 Page 354 of 3949 Page 355 of 3949 Page 356 of 3949 Page 357 of 3949 Page 358 of 3949 Page 359 of 3949 Page 360 of 3949 Page 361 of 3949 Page 362 of 3949 Page 363 of 3949 Page 364 of 3949 Page 365 of 3949 Page 366 of 3949 Page 367 of 3949 Page 368 of 3949 Page 369 of 3949