2017/07/01 Riverside, County Animal Services .Ci Q
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Neil R.Winter
Mayor
July 18, 2017
Matthew Liesemeyer
Mayor Pro Tem
Greg August TO: County of Riverside
Councilmember Kecia Harper-[hem, Clerk of the Board
4080 Lemon Street, 111 Floor
Lesa A.Sobek Riverside, CA 92501
Councilmember
John V. Denver RE: Agreement for Animal Services
Councilmember
Enclosed are two (2) original agreements by the City. Please return one
fully executed agreement to my attention following County approval.
Should you have any questions please contact the City Clerk's Office.
Thank you,
Jennifer Allen
Deputy City Clerk
29714 Haun Road
Menifee,CA 92586
Phone 951.672.6777
Fax 951.679.3843
vww.cityofinenifee.us
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AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MENIFEE
AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL SERVICES (the "Agreement") is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF MENIFEE, hereinafter"CITY", and the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political
subdivision of the State of California, on behalf of the Department of Animal Services hereinafter"COUNTY",
collectively hereinafter referred to as "PARTIES".
IT IS THEREFORE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. COUNTY OBLIGATIONS:
COUNTY shall provide all services as outlined and specified in Exhibit A, Scope of Animal Shelter
Services attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
This Agreement shall be effective on July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, renewable automatically in one
(1) year increments through June 30, 2020, if mutually agreed upon by the Parties.
3. COMPENSATION:
CITY shall reimburse COUNTY the cost of rendering services hereunder at rates established
by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors as specified in Exhibit B, Payment Provisions
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
4. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING:
It is mutually agreed and understood that the obligation of the CITY is limited by and
contingent upon the availability of CITY funds for the reimbursement of COUNTY's fees.
In the event that such funds are not forthcoming for any reason, CITY shall immediately
notify COUNTY in writing. COUNTY shall be entitled to reimbursement of costs for work
performed, in accordance with Exhibit B.
5. HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION:
5.1 CITY shall indemnify and hold harmless the County of Riverside, its Agencies,
Districts, Special Districts and Departments, their respective directors, officers, Board
of Supervisors, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives
from any liability, claim, damage or action whatsoever, based or asserted upon any
actions of CITY, its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives
arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreement, including but not limited to
property damage, bodily injury, or death or any other element of any kind or nature
whatsoever and resulting from any reason whatsoever arising from the actions by
CITY, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives of this
Agreement. CITY shall defend, at its sole expense, all costs and fees including but
not limited to attorney fees, cost of investigation, defense and settlements or awards
of all Agencies, Districts, Special Districts and Departments of the County of
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Riverside, their respective directors, officers, Board of Supervisors, elected and
appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives in any such action or claim
or action based upon such alleged acts or omissions.
5.2 With respect to any action or claim subject to indemnification herein by CITY, CITY
shall, at its sole cost, have the right to use counsel of its own choice and shall have the
right to adjust, settle, or compromise any such action or claim without the prior
consent of COUNTY; provided, however, that any such adjustment, settlement
or compromise in no manner whatsoever limits or circumscribes CITY's
indemnification to COUNTY as set forth herein. CITY's obligation to defend,
indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY shall be subject to COUNTY having given
CITY written notice within a reasonable period of time of the claim or of the
commencement of the related action, as the case may be, and information and
reasonable assistance, at CITY's expense, for the defense or settlement thereof.
CITY's obligation hereunder shall be satisfied when CITY has provided to
COUNTY the appropriate form of dismissal relieving COUNTY from any liability for
the action or claim involved.
5.3 The specified insurance limits required in this Agreement shall in no way limit or
circumscribe CITY's obligations to indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY herein
from third party claims.
5.4 COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its Agencies, Districts,
Special Districts and Departments, their respective directors, officers, governing
bodies, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives from
any liability whatsoever, based or asserted upon any negligent or willful misconduct
of COUNTY its officers, employees, subcontractors, agents or representatives arising
out of or in any way relating to this Agreement, including but not limited to property
damage, bodily injury, or death or any other element of any kind or nature whatsoever
arising from the performance by COUNTY, its officers, agents, employees,
subcontractors, agents or representatives of this Agreement. COUNTY shall defend
at its sole expense, all costs and fees including but not limited to attorney fees, cost of
investigation, defense and settlements or awards of all Agencies, Districts, Special
Districts and Departments of the CITY, their respective directors, officers, governing
body, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives in any
claim or action based upon such negligent or omissions.
5.5 With respect to any action or claim subject to indemnification herein by COUNTY, COUNTY
shall, at its sole cost, have the right to adjust, settle, or compromise any such action or claim without the
prior consent of CITY provided, however, that any such adjustment, settlement or compromise in no manner
whatsoever limits or circumscribes COUNTY's indemnification to CITY as set forth herein. COUNTY's
obligation to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY shall be subject to CITY
having given COUNTY written notice within a reasonable period of time of the claim or of the
commencement of the related action, as the case may be, and information and reasonable assistance, at
COUNTY's expense, for the defense or settlement thereof. COUNTY's obligation hereunder shall be
satisfied when COUNTY has provided to CITY the appropriate form of dismissal relieving CITY from
any liability for the action or claim involved.
5.6 The specified insurance limits required in this Agreement shall in no way limit or circumscribe
COUNTY's obligations to indemnify and hold harmless the CITY herein from third party claims.
6. INSURANCE: COUNTY agrees to maintain the following insurance coverage's
during the term of this Agreement:
6.1 Workers' Compensation:
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COUNTY shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance (Coverage A) as
prescribed by the laws of the State of California. Policy shall include Employers'
Liability (Coverage B) including Occupational Disease with limits not less than
$1,000,000 per person per accident.
6.2 Commercial General Liability:
COUNTY shall maintain Commercial General Liability insurance coverage for claims
which may arise from or out of COUNTY's performance under this Agreement.
This coverage shall have a limit of liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
combined single limit.
6.3 Vehicle Liability:
COUNTY agrees to maintain automobile liability insurance for vehicles provided by
the COUNTY for use under this Agreement. This coverage shall have a limit of
liability of not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit.
6.4 General Insurance Provisions -All lines:
6.4.1 Any insurance carrier providing insurance coverage hereunder shall be
admitted to the State of California and have an A M BEST rating of not less than A: VIII (A:8).
6.4.2 The insurance requirements contained in this Agreement may be met with
a program(s) of self-insurance.
7. TERMINATION:
CITY and COUNTY reserve the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause,
upon one hundred eighty (180) days advance written notice stating the extent and effective date of
termination. Upon receipt of any notice of termination from CITY, COUNTY shall immediately cease
all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved in writing by CITY and COUNTY.
COUNTY shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered with authorization from CITY prior to
termination and for any services authorized in writing by CITY thereinafter.
8. FORCE MAJEURE;
8.1 In the event the COUNTY is unable to comply with any provision of this Agreement
due to causes beyond their control such as acts of God, acts of war, civil disorders, or
other similar acts, COUNTY will not be held liable to CITY for such failure to comply.
8.2 In the event CITY is unable to comply with any provision of this Agreement due to
causes beyond their control such as acts of God, acts of war, civil disorders;or other
similar acts, CITY will not be held liable to COUNTY for such failure to comply.
9. ALTERATION;
No alteration or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and
signed by the parties hereto, as authorized by their respective governing bodies, and no oral
understanding or agreement not incorporated herein, shall be binding on any of the parties hereto.
10. SEVERABILITY:
If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,void or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired
or invalidated in any way.
11. RECORDS:
COUNTY shall maintain and keep records of all expenditures and obligations incurred pursuant to this
contract and all income and fees received thereby according to generally recognized accounting
principles. Such records and/or animal shelter operations of COUNTY shall be open to inspection and
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audit by CITY or its authorized representative as is deemed necessary by the CITY or the
authorized representative of the CITY upon reasonable notice to COUNTY.
12. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY:
This contract between CITY and COUNTY is intended for the mutual benefit of the two
signing parties only. No rights are created under this contract in favor of any third party
or any party who is not a direct signatory to this contract.
13. NONDISCRIMINATION:
During the performance of this contract, COUNTY agrees that it shall not discriminate
on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition including the medical condition of
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or any condition related thereto,
marital status, sex or sexual orientation in the selection and retention of employees and
subcontractors and the procurement of materials and equipment, except as provided in
Section 12940 of the Government Code of the State of California. Further, COUNTY
agrees to conform to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the
performance of this contract.
14. VENUE:
Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties hereto for the purpose of
enforcing a right or rights provided for by this contract shall be tried in a court of
competent jurisdiction in the County of Riverside, State of California, and the parties
hereby waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in such proceedings
to any other county. In the event either party hereto shall bring suit to enforce any term
of this contract to recover any damages for and on account of the breach of any term
or condition of this contract, it is mutually agreed that the prevailing party in such action
shall recover all costs thereof including reasonable attorneys' fees to be set by the court
in such action.
15. ASSIGNMENT:
It is mutually understood and agreed that this contract shall be binding upon COUNTY
and its successors. Neither this contract nor any part thereof nor any moneys due or to
become due hereunder may be assigned by COUNTY without the prior written consent
and approval of CITY. CITY and COUNTY hereby agree to the full performance of
the covenants contained herein.
16. AMENDMENTS:
Any amendments, including any supplements, to this contract shall be in writing and
shall have the approval of the Board of Supervisors of COUNTY and the CITY
Council. This is the entire contract for Animal Shelter Services and supersedes
any prior written or oral contract inconsistent herewith. Any amendment will be presented
to the City Manager prior to CITY Council approval or COUNTY approval.
17. NOTICES:
All correspondence and notices required or contemplated by this Agreement shall be
delivered to the respective parties at the addresses set forth below and are deemed
submitted one day after their deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid:
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COUNTY: CITY:
Department of Animal Services City of Menifee
Attention: Director Attention: Economic Development Manager& City Manager
6851 Van Buren Boulevard 29714 Haun Road
Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 Menifee, CA 92586
or to such other address(es) as the parties may hereinafter designate in writing.
This Agreement, including any attachments or exhibits, constitutes the entire Agreement of the parties with
respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous representations,proposals,
discussions and communications, whether oral or in writing. This Agreement may be changed or modified only
by a written amendment signed by authorized representatives of both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused their duly authorized representatives to
execute this Agreement.
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CITY OF MENIFEE
By: By:�a�7 aO-�—
John Tavaglione, Chairman Ronald E. Bradley, Interim City ager
Board of Supervisors City of Menifee
Dated: Dated:
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Kecia Harper-Ihem
Clerk of the Board City Clerk
By: By
Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gregory P. Priamos
County Counsel City Att
By: By:
Kristine Bell-Valdez,
Deputy County Counsel
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CITY OF MENIFEE
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES
The County of Riverside, hereinafter referred to as COUNTY, agrees to operate and provide the following
Animal Shelter Services for the City of Menifee, hereinafter referred to as CITY:
1. Shelter Location: The COUNTY will house the CITY's animals at the San Jacinto Valley Animal
Campus, ("Shelter"), or other shelter operated by the County of Riverside at County's discretion.
The handling of these animals will comply with the terms of this contract. The county is responsible for the
maintenance and operation of the shelter, and the care of the animals on a 24-hour basis.
2. Contract Performance: COUNTY's Director of Department of Animal Services, or appointed designee,
shall meet as necessary to discuss contract performance with the CITY's City Manager or appointed designee.
3. Shelter Services:
3.1 Treatment of Animals: Adequate care and treatment of animals while in custody at the Shelter
to ensure that animals impounded are provided with humane and appropriate levels of care including a
clean environment, fresh water, adequate nutrition and appropriate medical care.
3.2 Spay and Neuter: Ensuring that all dogs and cats adopted from the Shelter are spayed or
neutered, or that adequate provisions are made for such spaying or neutering if COUNTY transfers
any animals, or if adopted animal is unable to receive spaying or neutering due to a medical condition.
In accordance with California Food and Agricultural Code Sections 30503 and 31751.3, if a
veterinarian employed at the Shelter certifies that a dog or cat is too sick or injured to be spayed or
neutered, the COUNTY shall collect a spay/neuter deposit from said adopter or purchaser and said
deposit will be deposited into a segregated fund, which will be maintained by the COUNTY. Such
deposit will be fully refunded to the adopter or purchaser if proof of sterility is provided within
30 business days from the date of surgery, at which the deposit is forfeited in accordance with the CA
Code 30503 and 31751. Accordingly spay and neuter deposits may only be used by the COUNTY for
programs to spay or neuter dogs and cats.
3.3 Volunteer Program: Maintenance of a program to provide for the participation of
Volunteer's in programs relating to animals.
3.4 Enforcement: Enforce all relevant provisions of County of Riverside Title 6, ANIMALS, and
State law as may be applicable to animals housed, kept or maintained at the Shelter.
3.5 Incoming Animal Identification: Incoming animals must be checked immediately for collar
tag, and scanned for microchip by qualified Shelter staff within one hour of arrival to the Shelter.
Shelter staff shall make all attempts to notify owners within twenty-four (24) hours of the animal
impound by COUNTY.
3.6 Quarantine: COUNTY shall quarantine, as prescribed by law, all animals suspected of being
rabid, or involved in a bite investigation.
3.7 Impoundments and Quarantines: COUNTY shall house, feed and care for all animals
impounded and/or quarantined at the Shelter.
3.8 Incoming Animal Examinations/Assessments: A cursory exam will be performed within
twelve (12) hours, except after regular business hours when the examination will be performed within
twenty-four(24) hours. Incoming animal assessment can include any of the following:
3.8.1 A physical examination to determine if a medical condition exists which
requires a veterinarian's attention
3.8.2 Routine vaccinations and de-worming, as needed, unless proof not provided by owner
3.8.3 External parasite treatment, as necessary
3.8.4 Document the animal's incoming weight
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3.8.5 Scan for microchip identification
3.8.6 Establish unique identifier for the animal
3.8.7 Document any identifying features or abnormalities. The COUNTY shall properly
document on an animal-by-animal basis that an examination/assessment is performed.
3.9 Behavioral Assessments: Behavioral Assessments of Shelter animals will be
conducted in accordance with guidelines established by the Department of Animal Services.
3.10 Adoption: Animals identified as being available for adoption are placed in adoptable areas of
the Shelter.
3.11 Community Adoption Partners: California Food & Agricultural Code, Sections 31108(b) and
31752(b) state any stray dog/cat"that is impounded pursuant to this division shall, prior to the
euthanasia of that animal be released to a nonprofit, as defined in Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, animal rescue or adoption organization if requested by the organization prior to the
scheduled euthanasia of that animal. The public or private shelter may enter into cooperative
agreements with any animal organization or adoption organization. In addition to any required spay or
neuter deposit, the public or private shelter, at its discretion, may assess a fee, not to exceed the
standard adoption fee, for animals adopted or released."
3.12 Foster Care Placement: A foster care placement program assists the Shelter by improving
animal care, giving certain animals a better chance of adoption, and lifting the spirits and morale of
staff and volunteers.
3.13 Vicious Dogs: Any dog declared or determined to be vicious/dangerous and in custody of the
Shelter either under impoundment or quarantine shall be deemed unsuitable for adoption and shall not
be released except as required by law or at the Director's discretion.
3.14 Euthanasia: Provide humane euthanasia service as required for impounded animals held at the
Shelter for the lawful number of days, if such animal is not reclaimed by said animal's owner and is
deemed to be not adoptable by COUNTY. Animals that are irremediably suffering from a serious
illness or severe injury may not be held for owner redemption or adoption. Only euthanasia methods
approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association shall be used. Records will be kept for a
period of not less than three (3) years on each euthanized animal including the following information:
breed; sex; color; weight; other distinguishing characteristics; date, time and location where animal
was found; method of euthanasia and reason for use of method.
3.15 Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA): Additionally, the COUNTY must comply with all Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations regarding storage, record-keeping, inventory, use,and
disposal of all controlled substances.
3.16 Feeding Protocols: All animals shall be fed in amounts appropriate to meet their nutritional
needs.
3.17 Staffing and Volunteers: COUNTY shall recruit and supervise all necessary personnel for the
office, kennel, veterinary and other areas of the Shelter. Staffing shall include any and all full or part-
time personnel and shall include the recruitment, supervision and assignment of volunteers in suitable
Shelter-related activities. Personnel employed at the Shelter in the performance of Shelter-related
activities shall be designated as COUNTY employees and any and all volunteers engaged in Shelter
activities shall participate in activities designated by COUNTY and shall be under the auspices of
COUNTY. Use of volunteers at the Shelter shall be determined by COUNTY on behalf of CITY.
3.18 Holding Periods: COUNTY shall hold all stray impounded animals, not otherwise owner
identifiable, for holding periods as required by law.
3.19 Missing Animals: COUNTY shall notify police immediately of any animal found to be
missing from the Shelter that had previously been impounded and/or in protective custody.
3.20 Hours of Operation: COUNTY shall maintain hours of operation at the Shelter to provide
maximum public access for the animals, to the extent possible.
3.21 Disease Control and Sanitation: COUNTY shall maintain the Shelter in a clean and sanitary
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condition. COUNTY's policies and procedures in this area may include beneficial standards and/or
guidelines derived from reputable animal care organizations including, but not limited to, the
following: Humane Society of the United States, American Humane Association and American
Veterinary Medical Association.
3.22 Provision of Personnel and Supplies: COUNTY will provide personnel, supplies,materials,
medication, pharmaceuticals, and equipment, including forms and report to perform all aspects of the
Shelter Services program.
3.23 CITY Access: COUNTY shall provide access to the authorized representatives of CITY to the
entire Shelter during normal business hours, and at such other times upon reasonable notice.
3.24 Livestock and Fowl Care: COUNTY shall provide food, care and shelter to livestock and
fowl, either at the Shelter or at another location when such animals cannot be cared for at the Shelter.
Costs of housing any livestock or fowl, regardless of Shelter location shall be charged to the owner of
the animal, if known. If the animal's owner wishes to redeem the animal, the owner shall first pay all
applicable fees and charges at the Shelter; except as otherwise required by law, then and only
then, will the COUNTY authorize release of the animal. COUNTY shall notify CITY in writing
where said expenses reach the amount of$5,000 or greater penincident. Such expenses shall not
exceed the amount of$25,000 per incident unless authorized in writing by CITY.
3.25 Animal Disposal: COUNTY shall prohibit any animal whether dead or alive, which has been
impounded, in custody, or in quarantine at the Shelter to be given away, disposed of, traded, sold or in
any manner given over to another person, organization or entity for experimentation, regardless of
purpose. COUNTY shall be responsible for the disposal of animal remains in its custody or control,
subject to applicable laws.
3.26 Level of Service Provided: COUNTY will provide Shelter Services as defined in this
contract. COUNTY's policies and procedures for Shelter Service shall be based on standards and/or
guidelines derived from reputable animal care organizations including, but not limited to the
following: Humane Society of the United States, American Humane Association and American
Veterinary Medical Association.
3.27 Animals Surrendered by their Owners: Any pet surrendered by the owner to an Animal
Control Officer and transported to the COUNTY shelter shall incur the prevailing owner surrender
charges. Such fees shall be collected from the owner and conveyed to the COUNTY, or be charged
directly to the CITY at the established stray animal rate for the shelter.
4. Compensation:
4.1 Compensation for Sheltering:
4.1.1 Compensation for shelter services shall be based upon established rate for shelter service
at specified primary shelter location and prior year impounds of dogs and cats. An annual rate
shall be established based on these factors and payable monthly in 1/121" increments. Additional
costs for large animal sheltering are incurred at $20 per animal per day for horses and cattle and
$12 per animal per day for swine, goats and sheep in accordance with ordinance and will be
billed based on actual sheltering on a monthly basis.
4.1.2 CITY will be responsible for all costs associated with any/all animals seized within the
CITY boundaries which are held in Shelter, including facilities that contract with the COUNTY
to provide additional shelter services under the supervision of the COUNTY. This includes
animals being held as evidence in a court filing or Rabies quarantine. The COUNTY agrees to
assist the CITY in seeking reimbursement from the owner by providing invoices for all services
provided. In addition, the COUNTY will reimburse the CITY for any judgments from legal
cases involved with reimbursing the CITY for costs associated from court orders. All services
provided to each animal involved will be charged as of the current date including but not limited to
the following: IMP 1- collection; State Fine 1-collection, Board collection- all fees due; QT Board
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collection-if applicable; Rabies Vaccination collection-if applicable; DA2PPV collection; Bordatella
collection; microchip collection; any and all medications provided to each animal; and Personnel
charges. All fees will be in accordance with the COUNTY's current fee schedule.
4.2 Outreach Activities: Daily flat rates educational outreach and shot clinics will be billed based on
actual outreach days scheduled. Compensation accounts for full staff time to provide service for one
day. The maximum time possible will be afforded for actual outreach activity; however actual
outreach activity time will be reduced by travel and preparation time the day of the event.
5. Definitions:
5.1 "Shelter Services," as used in this contract shall include, but is not limited to, the
following activities:
5.1.1 Impoundment, admittance, receiving, care, custody and feeding of any and all stray
domestic animals. Livestock, exotics and the impoundment of wildlife as may be delivered
and/or received at the Shelter until an appropriate wildlife agency can be contacted and the
wildlife then transferred into their custody.
5.1.2 Redemption, treatment, sale, adoption, and/or disposal of any and all animals.
5.1.3 Counseling and advising animal owners.
5.1.4 Each animal shall be identified individually and photographs of all newly
impounded animals shall be posted on the Shelter website.
5.1.5 Ensuring that all dogs, four months and older, released from the Shelter to a resident of
Riverside County are licensed and, if not licensed, to sell license to the owner or other person
taking custody of each such dog through city license provider. In accordance with COUNTY
ordinances, require the micro-chipping of released animals at the owner's expense.
5.1.6 Humane euthanasia of animals as lawful and necessary, including the creation of a log
detailing those animals that are euthanized and the reasons for such euthanasia on an animal-by-
animal basis. This log shall further state whether the animal was unhealthy and unsuitable for
adoption.
5.1.7 Proper disposal of dead animals.
5.1.8 Care and maintenance of the Shelter facility, including land and buildings.
"Care" includes, but is not limited to providing a safe, temporary refuge for any animal
impounded, and providing needed medical services for injured/sick animals or transfer of animal
to the appropriate agency.
5.2 "Adoptable Animal," shall mean those animals eight weeks of age or older that at or
subsequent to the time the animals are impounded or otherwise taken into possession, have manifested no
sign of disease, injury, or congenital or hereditary condition that adversely affects the health or
temperament of the animal, or that is likely to adversely affect the animal's health in the future. Dogs
declared as "vicious"under State and/or local laws are unadoptable.
5.3 "Treatable," shall mean an animal with a medical condition such as skin problems bad flea or skin
infestations, a broken limb, abscess, or problems that may be treated with appropriate resources, holding
space, treatment and/or time. "Treatable" shall also mean an animal with behavioral conditions that may
be corrected with time and proper training, such as chasing animals/objects, food aggression, etc.
5.4 "Untreatable Animal," shall mean any animal that is irremediably suffering from a serious illness or
physical injury or behavioral condition and shall not be held for owner redemption or adoption.
5.5 Impounded animals include animals found running at large, removed from private
property or that are taken into the custody by COUNTY or law enforcement.
5.6 Seized animals: animals that are confiscated from an owner when ordered by a court
of competent jurisdiction, under Penal Code 597.1 whether the seizure was determined justified or not,
when exigent circumstances exist.
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CITY OF MENIFEE
EXHIBIT B
PAYMENT PROVISIONS
CITY shall pay to COUNTY on a monthly basis arrears, with a monthly billing and accounting thereof by
COUNTY to CITY those fees as established by County of Riverside Ordinances 534 and 630 codified as
Riverside County Code of Ordinances Title 6-Animals; relative to the services to be performed under this
Agreement as follows:
1. Animal Shelter Services:
1.1 Animal Sheltering Services: 1198 x $81* =$97,038/fiscal year(FY)
Payable in 1/121h increments of$8,087/monthly.
*Fixed rate based on past Fiscal Year impounds multiplied by the sheltering rate at
San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus Shelter.
1.2 Large Animal Sheltering of horses and cattle at $20 per animal per day of sheltering
(Additional cost billed on actuals)
1.3 Large Animal Sheltering of swine, goats and sheep at $12 per animal per day of
sheltering (Additional cost billed on actuals)
2. Outreach Activities: Daily flat rates for education outreach and shot clinics will be billed based on
actual days scheduled. Compensation accounts for full staff time to provide service for one day. The maximum
time possible will be afforded for the actual outreach activity; however actual outreach activity time will be
reduced by travel and preparation time the day of the event.
2.1 Shot Clinic: $2,783* per event flat rate billed on actual use
*The cost for staff, vaccinations and microchips, free to constituents with a 200 cap.
2.2 Education outreach event $2,553* per event flat rate billed on actual use.
*The cost to staff an outreach event for the purpose of educating City constituents.
2.3 The COUNTY will provide 300 free low cost spay/neuter surgeries (100 per fiscal year). To the
extent that grant funding specific to the City of Menifee can be identified, more than 100 surgeries
per year shall be provided. Note: "Low Cost" shall be defined by both parties.
3. Summary of Compensation for Animal Services: The following chart
summarizes the fees to be charged by the COUNTY for animal services pursuant to this Agreement.
Service FY17/18
Shelter Service (Fixed) * $97,038
Total $97,038
Rates are subject to change as adopted by the Board of Supervisors
The scheduled compensation payable to COUNTY for all services as set forth in this Agreement is ninety-seven
thousand thirty-eight dollars ($97,038) for the period commencing July 1, 2017 through June 30,2018,
renewable automatically in one (1) year increments through June 30, 2020, if mutually agreed upon by the
Parties. The CITY will be provided prior year impound rates by March 31" each year for following year
budgets through June 30, 2020.
*Shelter service fixed rates are adjusted for each year of contract by the following formula: Prior three fiscal
year dog/cat impounds times the sheltering rate. The formula establishes a fixed rate that will be payable in
1/121h monthly increments.
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