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Authorizing the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into a one year agreement with the Regents of the University of Minnesota through the College of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
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WHEREAS, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is an AZA accredited institution with an animal collection of over 1,500 animals representing 157 species; and
WHEREAS, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine has offered clinical services and identified licensed and accredited faculty members to serve as the primary veterinarian for Como Zoo; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to enter into an agreement to provide Como Zoo the vet care for the animals in 2011; and
WHEREAS, the animals will continue to receive the care they need to stay in line with industry practices and association standards; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council authorizes the appropriate city officials to enter into a one year agreement with the Regents of the University of Minnesota through the College of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.