2006/10/18 Council Agenda Packet

• available to accommodate the needs of such animals. Prior to dropping off an animal to the Everett Animal Shelter,any apparent veterinary care shall have been provided by «City». In the event an animal is deposited at the Everett Animal Shelter and it is determined that veterinary care should have been provided,<<City>> agrees to pay and will be billed for the cost of veterinary care incurred by Everett,plus an additional fee of $200 for each incident. E. Everett agrees to provide animal shelter services for animals delivered for the following periods: 1. Seventy-two(72)hours from the hour of delivery if the animal is not licensed and has no known owner. 2. Ten(10)days from the date of delivery if the animal is licensed or has a known owner. An additional Ten Dollars($10.00)per day per animal charge will be assessed for animals held at«City»'s request longer than the above time periods. F. The shelter staff will,during the period provided in paragraph I(E),deliver the animal to any person who claims to be and has evidence of the ownership of said animal. G. An animal may not be released until all administrative,impound, and board fees, as established jointly by «City»and Everett,have been paid by the person seeking release of the animal. Said fees,pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, shall become the property of Everett. H. Animals that have bitten people will be quarantined for a period of ten(10)days and then destroyed or returned to their owner at the discretion of«City». Quarantined animals shall not be released until all quarantine fees related to the animal are paid. «City» and Everett shall jointly establish quarantine fees. I. «City» agrees to furnish Everett copies of all provisions of its Municipal Code/regulations affecting Everett's performance under this Agreement and shall notify Everett at least thirty(30)days prior to the effective date of any amendment or revision. J. Everett will pay all costs incurred in providing animal shelter services under this Agreement except as otherwise provided by this Agreement. K. Everett shall have the authority to sell or dispose of animals after the period provided in paragraph I(E)if not claimed as provided in paragraph I(F). The proceeds of such sale shall belong to Everett.Any such sale or disposition by Everett shall be in accordance with all applicable state statutes and administrative codes. L. Everett shall not sell or donate any animal delivered by«City» or any of their duly authorized representatives for the purpose of scientific research or testing. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RE ANIMAL SHELTER Page 2 of 5