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AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into on this 15--- day of cJ_u C~,
1993, by and between the HUMANE SOCIETY OF GALLATIN COUNTY
(hereinafter referred to as Humane Society) and the CITY OF
BOZEMAN.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman requires an animal shelter for
the purpose of impounding and caring for animals found in violation
of City of Bozeman ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Humane Society maintains and operates an animal
shelter which satisfies the needs of the City of Bozeman in
enforcing animal related ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it agreed:
l. Care and Custody.
The Humane Society hereby agrees to accept responsibility for
the care and custody of all animals impounded by City of Bozeman
officers. The Humane Society shall provide proper food, water and
shelter for these animals.
2 . Records:
City of Bozeman officers, upon impounding an animal, will
provide a written record to the Humane Society, to include:
a. Date and time animal is impounded;
b. A description of the animal by breed, gender, physical
characteristics, collar/tags and assigned identification
number;
c. Location animal was found and reason for impoundment; and
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d. Name of officer impounding animal.
The Humane Society will provide a written record of the
disposition of all animals impounded by City of Bozeman officers,
to include:
a. Disposition, date and time of same;
b. Name, address and phone number of owners reclaiming their
animals;
c. Name of Humane Society representative releasing or
euthanizing the animal; and
d. A monthly itemized account of all animals impounded and
charges for related services.
3. Holdinq:
The Humane Society hereby agrees to hold any livestock, f ow 1 ,
reptiles, small bird or animal impounded for violation of City of
Bozeman ordinances for a period of four (4 ) days, unless sooner
claimed by owners. Any animal impounded for rabies quarantine will
be held ten (10) days from time of the bite. The parties may
negotiate fees regarding any animal held for a special reason, such
as a court case, or cruelty investigation, but such negotiations
must be done in a timely manner if fee charges are to be modified.
The Humane Society shall not release any impounded animal to its
owner without written proof that all fines and costs accrued have
been paid to the City of Bozeman.
4. Fees:
The City of Bozeman shall pay the Humane Society the following
fees on a monthly basis after receiving a detailed billing:
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a. One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($1,400.00) per month
for providing access to, and maintaining, the shelter.
b. Ten Dollar ($10) impound fee for animals listed in
Section 3, for the first day of impoundment by an
authorized City of Bozeman representative, and
( 1 ) Five Dollars ($5) per day, or part thereof, after
the first day, for keeping any dog impounded by an
authorized City of Bozeman representative.
(2 ) Four Dollars ($4) per day, or part thereof, after
the first day, for keeping any cat impounded by an
authorized City of Bozeman representative.
( 3) After the first day charge, there shall be
additional charges no greater than a Fifteen Dollar
($15) total for any unclaimed cat or litter of
kittens impounded by an authorized City of Bozeman
representative.
c. "F~ve Dol ~ars ($5) per day, or part thereof, for keeping
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fJ any h,",":~Q impounded by an authorized Ci ty Bozeman
representative.
d. Two Dollars ($2) per day, or part thereof, for keeping
any rabbit, bird or other small animal impounded by an
authorized City of Bozeman representative.
e. Nine Dollars ($9) for euthanizing and disposing of any
animal impounded by an authorized City of Bozeman
representative.
5. Disposal of Dead Animals:
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The City of Bozeman agrees to provide assistance with disposal
of dead animals by providing free access to the Ci ty of Bozeman
Landfill. When available, City of Bozeman trucks will transport
the dead animals as needed.
6. Access to Humane Society Animal Shelter:
The City of Bozeman Police Department will be provided with a
key to the animal shelter for purposes of impounding or releasing
animals during the hours that the animal shelter is closed. City
of Bozeman officers having access to the key are to maintain
shelter security by keeping doors locked and by following
established shelter policies and procedures.
7. Term:
The term of this Agreement shall be from the 1st day of July,
1993, through the 30th day of June, 1994. This Agreement will be
reviewed by the City of Bozeman and the Humane Society in March of
1994, and appropriate changes will be prepared for a new agreement
to commence the 1st day of July, 1994. For the purpose of
reviewing this Agreement, the Humane Society agrees to provide the
City of Bozeman with financial statements and other records as
required.
THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA
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BY 'Y'J'.J.j;y! <-..., -,
JAMES E. YSOCKI
City Manager
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