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H. Unless otherwise specified by Kirkland, Everett will release an impounded stray Animal to any person who claims to be and has evidence of the ownership of such Animal. I. Everett has no obligation to release an Animal to its owner until all fees associated with the Animal have been paid. Regardless of the foregoing language, Everett, may, in its sole discretion, release an Animal to its owner upon accepting less than the full amount of fees owed to Kirkland or Everett based on the financial hardship of the Animal owner, if it is in the best interest of the Animal and the operations of the Animal Shelter. If Everett intends to accept less than the full amount of such fees it will endeavor to provide Kirkland of such intent prior to accepting less than such full amount. If Everett accepts less than the full amount of fees associated with the Animal without prior permission of the Kirkland, Kirkland will only be responsible for payment of half of the amount Everett did not collect and is owed by Kirkland pursuant to this Agreement. In all other instances, Kirkland is responsible for the entire amount of fees it owes pursuant to this Agreement, whether or not Everett collects such fees from the Animal's owner. J. Kirkland agrees to furnish Everett copies of all provisions of its Municipal Code and 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. L. Everett shall have the authority to sell or dispose of owner-surrendered Animals, and stray and impounded Animals after the period provided in section I.G if not claimed as provided in sections I.H and I.I. 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. Everett reserves the right to seek reasonable and humane alternatives to euthanasia. M. Everett shall not sell or donate any Animal for the purpose of scientific research or testing. II. TERM The initial term of this Agreement is one year, beginning January 1, 2018 and ending December 31, 2018. This Agreement will continue for the initial term and will be automatically renewed for additional one-year terms, subject to the right of either party to terminate this agreement on sixty (60) days' notice in accordance with Section IV below. III. FEES A. Unless paid directly to Everett by an Animal's owner, Kirkland agrees to pay Everett, within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice or statement from Everett, all fees incurred pursuant to this Agreement including an administrative fee in the amount of One Hundred and Eighty-Five Dollars ($185.00) for each Animal delivered to Everett. This administrative fee is based on the Animal Shelter's per Animal maintenance and operation costs and may be adjusted in accordance with section III.B below . Kirkland shall pay this administrative fee for any Animal born at the Everett Animal Shelter during the holding period set forth in section I.G,to an Animal delivered to Everett from Kirkland. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RE ANIMAL SHELTER Page 3 of 6