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NORTH METRO ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL ANIMAL AND IMPOUND SERVICES CONTRACT THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of 2019 by and between North Metro Animal Care and Control at 16422 Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 55304 hereinafter referred to as "the Contractor", and the City of Ramsey, MN. hereinafter referred to as "City". WITNESSETH, that Contractor and City, for the consideration stated herein, mutually agree as follows: 1. STATEMENT OF WORK. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and services necessary to function as the designated animal impound facility for the City, as set forth below, in an efficient and workmanlike manner and in accordance with this Agreement. Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances in performing the duties as specified herein. 2. TERM. This Agreement shall commence on the day of , 2019 and continue through December 31, 2019, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein. 3. CONTRACTOR'S DUTIES. The Contractor is appointed to provide animal and impound services for the City. The Contractor shall assist the Police Department with the enforcement of City Ordinances and State Statutes regarding the regulation and welfare of Animals. Upon the request of a member of Anoka County Central Communications, City Administration, or the City Clerk, or Police Department, the Contractor shall take up and impound any domestic animal determined to be in violation of City Ordinance or Minnesota State Statute. All such animals received by the Contractor shall be treated humanely. The Contractor agrees to comply with all state and local laws regarding waiting periods. The Contractor shall be responsible to the advertisement and publication of notice for all animals received by the Contractor. The Contractor agrees to be available to the Police Department on a 24/7 basis and will perform requested duties under the direction of the Police Department. 4. THE CONTRACT PRICE. (A) When animals are unclaimed, the City shall pay the Contractor for services rendered under this agreement as follows: 1. Boarding Fees - $15.00 per calendar day, per animal. 2. Veterinary Expenses — Expenses for emergency services will be reimbursed to a maximum of $300/per occurance,provided receipt for services is included with the Contractor's invoice. Non -emergency VcLt'n..ai y care must be for a reasonable purpose and be approved in advance by the City. Receipt for services must accompany the Contractor's invoice. The City shall receive the benefit of the Contractor's discounted rate given by Andover Animal Hospital. 50% off Office Visits and 20% Off Services 3. The City will not be charged a monthly retainer, an administrative fee or any pickup fee.