Service Solicited - 2009 - Idaho Humane Society - Animal Control
SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES BETWEEN CITY OF EAGLE AND
THE IDAHO HUMANE SOCIETY
This agreement is made and entered into this 4th day of Auqust , 2009, by and
between the City of Eagle, hereinafter referred to as "City," and the Idaho Humane
Society, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Humane Society."
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide animal control services in the community in order
to protect the community's health and welfare and to assure that the animals are
maintained consistent with the provisions of the City Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the Humane Society as having the necessary
qualifications and capabilities to provide a full range of animal control services to the
community.
In consideration of the terms and conditions contained herein, the parties agree as
follows:
1. Period of Aqreement. This agreement shall cover a one-year period beginning the
4th day of Auqust . 2009, and ending the ~Q~ day of September. 2009.
2. Stray Doqs. Residents of the City may seize any stray dog running at large within
the City and deliver said animal to the Humane Society for impoundment. For this
contract, a "stray dog" shall mean and include any dog appearing or remaining in a
neighborhood or any public place without an apparent home. A fee in the amount of
$30.00 dollars shall be required from any resident of the City who shall drop off a
stray dog. This fee shall be paid to the Humane Society at the time a stray dog is
delivered to the Humane Society.
3. Quarantine and Care of Doqs That Bite. The Humane Society shall act as the
City's Animal Control Contractor for the quarantine and care of dogs that bite. As
the City's Animal Control Contractor, the Humane Society shall be responsible for
the quarantine and care of such dogs, in accordance with all relevant ordinances
and Humane Society guidelines, as follows:
a. All dogs that bite shall be confined and quarantined for ten (10) successive
days at a location determined by the Humane Society. The cost for the
quarantine and care of these dogs shall be nine dollars ($9.00) per day.
One-half of the total monetary amount for the period of quarantine, forty-five
dollars ($45.00), must be paid by the owner of said dog to the Humane
Society at the close of business on the first day of quarantine. If an owner is
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not determined after five (5) business days, not including weekends and
holidays, all monies outstanding will be billed to the City.
b. If after the ten (10) day period of quarantine has run, any dog that is
quarantined is redeemed, and all fees owed have been paid in full, said
dog shall have an examination by at licensed veterinarian and receive all
necessary vaccinations in accordanGe with City ordinances. The owner of
said dog shall pay the cost of said examination and vaccinations.
c. If a dog under quarantine remains unclaimed during the quarantine
period, after seven (7) days, it shall by euthanized and decapitated.
The head of the euthanized dog shall be sent to the state lab. The City
shall be responsible for the euthanization and state lab fees, which may
include:
I. the nine dollar-a-day ($9.00) boarding cost for each day the
dog was quarantined and cared for by the Humane Society, for
a maximum number of seven (7) days;
II. a one-time impound fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00);
III. a euthanasia fee of fifty dollars ($50.00);
IV. and, a combined decapitation and state lab fee of fifty-five dollars
($55.00).
d. Until an owner is found or the time period, as set forth herein, has run, the
City shall be responsible for any and all costs of the emergency care of an
injured dog that is accepted for treatment and cafe by the Humane Society.
If a dog owner is found, the Humane Society shall make a good faith attempt
to obtain all monies owed for the treatment and care of the injured dog from
the owner.
e. The City shall designate an individual who shall, in acting for the City, give
permission to the Humane Society for treatment decisions. The name and
phone number of this contact person shall be given to the Humane Society.
f. The Humane Society shall not respond to citizen calls for animal complaints
or problems. The Humane Society may assist with any verified situations
involving animal hoarding or animal abuse, if help is requested.
g. The City may contact the Humane Society during any hours when the animal
shelter is closed, in order to meet Humane Society officers, in cases where
impoundment by the Humane Society is required for an otherwise healthy
dog. Humane Society officers shall be paid time-and-a-half per hour for such
calls with time starting at the point a telephone call is received by the officer
and ends at the officer's arrival home. Further, costs may vary according,
depending upon the hourly wage of the responding officer.
h. The Humane Society shall not sell any animal licenses for the City.
However, the Humane Society shall Gooperate with the City by making
available to the City the owner's name and information who owns any dog
which has been redeemed, for the purposes of the City's dog licensing
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ordinances.
I. The Humane Society shall not issue any citations.
J. The Humane Society will continue to receive and care for both stray and
owner donated cats from the City. If the animal shelter is full at the time that
a donated cat is brought to the shelter, the Humane Society may request that
the person donating the animal bring the cat back at a different time. A
fifteen dollar ($15.00) charge for all donated cats shall be required by the
Humane Society and must be paid in full by the person donating the cat at
the time of donation.
k. The Humane Society shall assist the Ada County Sheriff Office on
emergency calls when requested. Monetary compensation shall be required
for this assistance. The amount owed to the Humane Society for these
services will be determined according to the length of time the officer is
called out.
DATED:
'()-4-o9
BY:
PHIL BANDY
MAYOR
IDAHO HUMANE SOCIETY
BY:~
J THAL, DVM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK/TREASURER
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