2006/10/18 Council Agenda Packet

AGREEMENT REGARDING ANIMAL SHELTER USE BETWEEN THE CITIES OF EVERETT AND«CITY» This Agreement is made by and between the City of Everett,a municipal corporation of the State of Washington (hereinafter"Everett"), and the City of«City», a municipal corporation of the State of Washington(hereinafter "«City»". WHEREAS, «City»regulates animals pursuant to its municipal code;and WHEREAS, «City» does not have facilities to shelter,care for,and dispose of animals as specified in its municipal code;and WHEREAS, RCW 39.34.010 and 39.34.080 authorize the parties to contract for the performance of government services such as animal shelter services; and WHEREAS,Everett is agreeable to rendering such services on the terms and conditions set forth below; NOW THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein,the parties agree as follows: I. SCOPE OF SERVICES A. Everett shall provide the services described herein for stray animals delivered to Everett's Animal Shelter by any officer,designee, or resident of«City». In consideration of Everett providing such services, <<City>>agrees to comply with the provisions of this Agreement. B. For purposes of this Agreement,the term "animals" shall refer to any member of the classes reptile, bird, or mammal,except man. C. Animal shelter services shall include: 1. Sheltering and holding animals at facilities operated by Everett,provided that capacity is available at the time of delivery. 2. Releasing animals to owners. 3. Disposing of animals,including adoption or destruction of animals not claimed by an owner, in accordance with «City»'s Municipal Code and the terms of this Agreement. 4. Disposing of dead animals. D. Everett reserves the right to refuse acceptance of any animal,where, in the opinion of the shelter staff, it does not have facilities,capacity or expertise appropriate or INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RE ANIMAL SHELTER Page 1 of 5