ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT
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TH~REEMENT, made and entered into this 11:Jk day of
c/jj., r1{'L..; , A. D. 1975, by and between the SOCIETY FOR THE
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OF CLEARWATER, INC., a
Florida non-profit corporation, whose address is Box 108, Route 2, Clearwater,
Florida 33519, he reinafter referred to as "Agency", and the CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation., hereinafter referred
to as "City";
WITNESSETH:
The parties hereto, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants
herein made and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. The Agency agrees to provide the following services to the City:
(a) Pick up any injured animal, except horses or cattle, 24 hours per
day, 7 days per week.
(b) Accept any animal delivered to the Shelter 24 hours per day,
7 days per week.
(c) Pick up of any owned, unwanted animal during normal Shelter
hours, if owners are unable to deliver to Shelter. (Normal
Shelter hours are 10 AM to 4 PM daily, except Saturday, Sunday
and Holidays. )
(d) Pick up any stray animal, except dogs, during normal Shelter
hours, if it is confined or restrained. Stray dogs will be picked
up only if injured, and no stray horses or cattle will be picked up.
(e) Pick up or accept delivery at the Shelter of any animal impounded
by police action.
(f) Provide the services of a State accredited Hwnane Officer.
He will investigate neighborhood complaints of animals that
may be receiving inhumane treatment, or abuse, thereby assisting
local police.
2. The Agency shall have the right to dispose of all animals received in
accordance with the current operating procedures of the Agency.
3. The Agency shall maintain financial record'S and submit operating
statements to the City as requested, which records shall be subject at all times
to inspection, review or audit by personnel duly authorized by the City.
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4. The Agency covenants that there will be no discrimination against
any employee or recipient on account of race, color, sex, religious sect,
nation.a.lorigin or ancestry in the performance of this contract and that it will
comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in regard to persons served
and with Title VII of said Civil Rights Act of 1964 in regard to employees or
applicants for employment.
5. The Agency further covenants and agrees. to adhere to and follow the
affirmative action plan attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
6. The Agency shall act as an independent contractor in operating
the aforementioned service s and shall be liable for, and shall indemIlify, defend
and hold the City harmless from all claims, suits, judgments or damages,
costs and attorney's fees arising from the operation of the aforementioned
services during the term of tl}is contract, and shall provide adequate liability
insurance coverage at its expense.
7. The City agrees that, subject to the availability of funds, payment
from the City to the Agency shall be made at the rate of $6. 00 per day per
animal, payable quarterly, not to exceed $1,000.00 per quarter. The
Agency shall submit its detailed statement monthly for services render
by it.
8. This Agreement shall be effective for a period of one year,
beginning on October I
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement
the day and year first above written.
Att~&
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SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OF CLEARWATER,
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President
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LEAR WATER, FLORIDA
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