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ORIGINAL <br /> 4,1 <br /> AGREEMENT REGARDING ANIMAL SHELTER USE BETWEEN <br /> THE CITIES OF EVERETT AND STANWOOD <br /> This Agreement is made by and between the City of Everett,a municipal corporation <br /> of the State of Washington(hereinafter"Everett"),and the City of Stanwood,a municipal <br /> corporation of the State of Washington(hereinafter"City"). <br /> WHEREAS, City regulates animals pursuant to its municipal code;and <br /> WHEREAS, City does not have facilities to shelter, care for, and dispose of animals <br /> as specified in its municipal code; and <br /> WHEREAS, RCW 39.34.010 and 39.34.080 authorize the parties to contract for the <br /> performance of government services such as animal shelter services; and <br /> WHEREAS,Everett is agreeable to rendering such services on the terms and <br /> conditions set forth below; <br /> NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and-covenants <br /> contained herein,the parties agree as follows: <br /> I. SCOPE OF SERVICES <br /> A. Everett shall provide the services described herein for stray animals delivered to <br /> Everett's Animal Shelter by any officer,designee, or resident of City. In consideration of <br /> Everett providing such services, City agrees to comply with the provisions of this <br /> Agreement. <br /> B. For purposes of this Agreement,the term"animals" shall refer to any member of <br /> the classes reptile,bird,or mammal,except man. <br /> C. Animal shelter services shall include: <br /> 1. Sheltering and holding animals at facilities operated by Everett, provided <br /> that capacity is available at the time of delivery. <br /> 2. Releasing animals to owners. <br /> 3. Disposing'of animals,including adoption or destruction of animals not <br /> claimed by an owner,in accordance with City's Municipal Code and the terms of this <br /> Agreement. <br /> 4. Disposing of dead animals. <br /> D. Everett reserves the right to refuse acceptance of any animal,where,in the <br /> opinion of the shelter staff,it does not have facilities,capacity or expertise appropriate or <br /> available to accommodate the needs of such animals. Prior to dropping off an animal to <br /> the Everett Animal Shelter,any apparent veterinary care shall have been provided by <br /> INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RE ANIMAL SHELTER Page 1 of 5 <br /> 6 <br />