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4. THE CONTRACT PRICE. (A) When companion animals are unclaimed, the police department and/or the City shall pay the Contractor for services rendered under this agreement as follows: 1. Boarding Fees - $19.00 per calendar day, per animal. 2. Veterinary Expenses—Emergency services for unclaimed companion animals will be reimbursed to a maximum of$500.00/per occurrence provided receipt for services is included with the Contractor's invoice. Non-emergency Veterinary care must be for a reasonable purpose and be pre-approved by the police department or City. Receipt for services must accompany the Contractor's invoice. The police department or City shall have the benefit of NMACC's discount(s) with its contracted Veterinary Care Providers. 3. Euthanasia/Disposal of Deceased companion animals—will be reimbursed at actual cost provided receipt for services is included with the Contractor's invoice. 4. If pick up of a companion animal is requested by the police department or the City, Contractor will pick up the companion animal at no charge. (B)When companion animals are claimed by their owner,the owner shall pay all fees prior to the release of the animal. Fees for owners are as follows: 1. Minimum Fee - $45.00 per companion animal within the first 24 hours. 2. Boarding Fees - $28.00 per calendar day, per companion animal. 4. Veterinary Expenses — Expenses for all Veterinary care must be reimbursed by the owner prior to the release of their animal. 5. If pick up of a companion animal is requested by the police department or the City, the owner will be assessed a flat rate pickup fee of$50.00 6. Field Release Fee — If the companion animal and its legal owner can be identified at the time of pickup, North Metro Animal Care and Control may release the companion animal to its legal owner in lieu of impounding. North Metro Animal Care and Control will charge the owner a flat fee of$50.00. 5. BILLS TO CITY FOR SERVICES. Contractor shall submit bills for services rendered under this Agreement, for which Police Department/City is responsible, monthly to the Police Department/City, which shall be paid by the City within thirty(30) days of receipt. If the contractor is required to collect a City Impound Fee on behalf of the City/Police Department, such fees will be credited to the account of the Police Department/City. A refund of City Impound Fees if due, will be paid at the end of the calendar year. 6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. In rendering services hereunder, Contractor shall be an Independent Contractor and no employer/employee relationship shall arise out of or result from rendering such services to City. Contractor and its employees will acquire no rights to tenure, workers compensation benefits, re-employment compensation benefits, medical and hospital benefits, sick and vacation leave, severance pay, pension benefits or other rights or benefits offered to employees of the City, its department or agencies. All persons employed by Contractor shall be the sole and exclusive employees of Contractor