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Home My WebLink About16-75 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. %4 -%j A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FAYETTEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY REGARDING OPERATION OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: That the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Fayetteville Humane Society regarding the operation of the animal shelder. A copy of said agreement, marked Exhibit "A", is attached hereto and made a part hereof. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4-64 DAY OF 1975. .).--rte ATTEST: J. s CITY CLERK APPROVED: a4449 -71J 42(22r;tliL) MAYOR REVISED AGREEMENT CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE AND FAYETTEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY February 20, 1975 In consideration of donations to the City by the Fayetteville Humane Society, for construction. of the original animal shelter and for a major expansion of the shelter during 1974, the City of Fayetteville agrees to the following rights and privileges of Fayetteville Humane Society: A. Fayetteville Humane Society shall have the right to occupy and use the office facilities of said animal shelter free of charge, as long as this agreement remains in force, for purposes of conducting humane activities and investigation of cases of cruelty to animals, as provided for under Ar- kansas State Law 78-101 and the City ordinance, cooperating with the City of Fayetteville by sharing these premises with the humane officer during performance of animal control duties. This office space shall be provided with a telephone and two- way radio at the expense of the City of Fayetteville for the mutual use of the animal control officer and the Fayetteville • Humane Society. B . The City of Fayetteville further agrees that Fayetteville Humane Society shall have the use of ten kennel runs within the animal shelter free of charge for use in holding for placement animals which come into their custody. C. Whoever is employed by the City of Fayetteville and is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the shelter facilities shall properly clean and sanitize all runs within the shelter in accordance with standards established by the Board of Directors of the City of Fayetteville, including runs and cat cages used by the Humane Society, and shall pro- vide animal food and water for all animals housed in the shelter, including those under the custody of the Humane Society. D . The City of Fayetteville agrees to release into the custody of Fayetteville Humane Society all unlicensed animals im- pounded but not redeemed by owners within five (5) days, whereupon the Fayetteville Humane Society shall determine whether the animal shall be kept to be offered for adop- tion or humanely destroyed. City of Fayetteville agrees to humanely destroy and dispose of animals judged unfit for adoption: Licensed animals shall be released to the Humane Society after ten (10) days impoundment.. • Revised Agreement with Humane Society • Page Two February 20, 1975 E . Fayetteville Humane Society shall be free to solicit donations at the shelter from the public for adoptions of animals or for the purpose of carrying on other humane work. F. Fayetteville Humane Society and City of Fayetteville mu- tually agree to keep accurate, adequate and correct records of animals impounded within the animal shelter by the City of Fayetteville, as well as those animals held under Humane Society custody for the purpose of providing the public with information and better. opportunity to redeem lost and/or impounded pets. G . Fayetteville Humane Society agrees to collect impoundment fees now established or adopted in the future by ordinance of the City, when Humane Officer is not on duty, for un- licensed animals redeemed by owners within five (5) days after impoundment. Owners of licensed animals shall have ten (10) days to redeem said animals. Animals shall not be freed to owners or others until they are vaccinated and licensed and the boarding fee paid. The City license fee shall also be collected by the Humane Society where applicable. All such fees collected shall be turned over to the City at least monthly. H . All animals which are held in custody at the animal shelter, whether they were impounded by the Humane Officer or brought by the Humane Society, held beyond the five (5) day holding period shall be charged a boarding fee now established at 50 cents per day. If an owner is found for the animal, he shall be asked to pay a boarding fee from time of impoundment, as well as the license fee. City shall have the right to withhold food for any animal held by the Humane Society for more than ten (10) days. Fayetteville Humane Society may hire such employees as may be needed to carry out their work and such employees may also use the office facilities of the animal shelter free of charge. All such employees shall be bonded to the extent required by the City. J . In the event the aforementioned animal shelter is removed to another location, or major alterations are made, the City of Fayetteville agrees to provide the Fayetteville Humane Society with comparable facilities, as outlined in this agreement, in any new or remodeled animal shelter at no cost to the Fayetteville Humane Society. In the event of such re -location or alteration, Paragraph M of this agreement shall not apply, • Revised Agreement with Humane Society Page Three February 20, 1975 K . The Fayetteville Humane Society shall have the privilege,. at their expense and upon approval of the City, of adding more kennel runs or other facilities if the need arises at any time in the future. L . Standards for shelter maintenance, sanitation, euthanasia, etc., shall be according to good practice. M. Fayetteville Humane Society may terminate this agreement at any time after giving the City of Fayetteville Thirty (30) days notice; if such notice is given and the agree- ment terminated, Fayetteville Humane Society shall have no claim or recourse to money donated by them to the City of Fayetteville for the purpose of assisting in the building of an animal shelter. The City of Fayetteville may ter- minate this agreement at any time after giving the Humane Society 30 days notice. If such notice is given, the Humane Society shall be refunded a sum of money equal to $10,000.00 donated, less depreciation at the rate of 6-2/3% per year. N . The term of this agreement shall be for a period of fif- teen (15) years from the date of execution hereof. 1975. This agreement executed this 761day of 4(a ca rt} PCEALIOL) LaLeAAA-CL-tdC /7422 -e -;.‘n a41 -0-7L) CITY CLERK MAYOR _L� PRESID'N FAYETTEVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY • OPERATION PROCEDURES FAYETTEVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER February 20, 1975 1. Fayetteville Animal Shelter shall be jointly operated by the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Humane Society. Appropriate signs to reflect such will be erected and maintained. 2. It is expected that the minimum hours of the Animal Control Officer shall be from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday, and on call after 4:30 P.M. and on Saturdays and Sundays. (a) Primary tasks of this employee shall be: 1. Patrol to pick up all animals which are running at large. Impound these animals in the shelter, feed and water daily, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. 3. Keep inside and outside premises of Animal Shelter clean on a daily basis. 4. Destroy animals in a humane manner after im- poundment of five days or if animals are deter- mined to be ill and unfit fer impoundment. 5. Assist Humane Society in rdtord keeping functions, answer phone and inquiries when necessary. Animal Control Officer shall.supply all necessary infor- mation to keep records. 6. Release dogs and collect fees when Humane Society employee is not on duty. (b) Animal Control Officer shall be provided with a radio equipped truck. A remote station shall be located at the Animal Shelter. 3. The Humane Society shall provide one employee to operate the Animal Shelter office and assist the Animal Control Officer in the overall operation of the Shelter. (a) Hours of duty shall be by agreement between the Humane Society and the City of Fayetteville. • • Operation Procedures Page Two (b) Primary duties shall be: 1. Answer the telephone which will be provided by the City and dispatch Animal Control Officer by radio. 2. Handle the public contacts made at the Shelter. 3. Work jointly with .the City to prepare and maintain an adequate records system for dog impoundment, dog reclaiming, funds collected and dogs destroyed. 4. Work jointly with the City to collect all fees for licensing, vaccinating and boarding impounded dogs for those reclaimed or placed and use proper receipts. Turn money to City Controller at least monthly. 5. Keep the office portion of the Shelter clean. 6. Work jointly with the City fo sell dog licenses to owners claiming impounded dogs with owner paying cost of license tag when taking dog out of shelter but not receiving tag until dog is vaccinated. (c) All employees who handle cash shall be bonded to the extent of $1,000.00. 4. Office shall be provided with essential furnishings and telephone by the City. All utilities shall be paid by the City. 5. Humane Society shall have exclusive use of the West ten runs on the North side of the Shelter. 6. The City of Fayetteville will have authority over the Humane Societyemployees to the extent necessary to ensure proper functioning of the Animal Shelter; however, a dis- tinction is to be made between the Fayetteville Animal Shelter and the Humane Society Shelter. 7. Any questions arising that are not covered by this pro- cedural statement shall be resolved between the Fayetteville City Manager and,the President of the Fayetteville Humane Society. •