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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into on this first day of July 1992, by and between
the HUMANE SOCIETY OF GALLA TIN 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:
1. Care and Custodv.
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 property food, water and shelter for these animals.
2. Records.
City of Bozeman officers, upon impounding an animal, will provide 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 character-
istics, collar/tags and assigned identification number.
c. Location animal was found and reason for impoundment.
d. Name of officer impounding animal.
The Humane Society will provide 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.
d. A monthly itemized account of all animals impounded and charges
for related services.
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3. Holdina.
The Humane Society hereby agrees to hold all animals 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 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:
a. One Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($1,300) per month for
providing access to and maintaining the shelter.
b. Ten Dollars ($10) impound fee for either a dog or a cat, for the
first day of impoundment by an authorized City of Bozeman
representative, and
(1 ) Five Dollars ($5) per subsequent day, or part thereof,
for keeping any dog impounded by an authorized
City of Bozeman representative.
(2) Four Dollars ($4) per subsequent day, or part
thereof, for keeping any cat impounded by an
authorized City of Bozeman representative.
(3) Fifteen Dollars ($15) total for any unclaimed cat or
litter of kittens impounded by an authorized City of
Bozeman representative.
(4) Five Dollars ($5) per day, or part thereof, for keeping
any horse impounded by an authorized City of
Bozeman representative.
(5) 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.
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(6) Nine Dollars ($9) for euthanizing and disposing of
any animal impounded by an authorized City of
Bozeman representative.
5. DisDosal of Dead Animals.
The City of Bozeman agrees to provide assistance with disposal of dead animals
by providing free access to the City of Bozeman Landfill. When available, City of
Bozeman trucks will transport the dead animals as needed.
6. Access to Humane Sodetv Animal Shelter.
The City of Bozeman Police Department will be provided a key to the animal
shelter for purposes of impounding or releasing animals during hours 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 1 st day of July 1992 through the
30th day of June 1993. This Agreement will be reviewed by the City of Bozeman and
Humane Society in May of 1993, and appropriate changes will be prepared for a new
agreement to commence the 1 st day of July 1993. 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.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONT ANA
GALLATIN VALLEY
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Bill Hutton, Director J es E. Wysocki, City Mai\Jger
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