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ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT This contract, made and entered into this 1St day of January 2010 by and between Brighton Veterinary Hospital, 2615 Mississippi street, New Brighton, Mn. 55112, hereinafter referred to as "animal shelter" and the city of Moundsview, a municipal corporation, 2401 NE Hwy 10 Moundsview, MN 55112, hereinafter referred to as "city". I. TERM The term of this contract shall be from January 1st 2010 through December 31St 2010. II. ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES The animal shelter agrees to furnish the following services: 1. Shelter for animal drop-offs on a 24-hour basis. 2. Animal examinations and veterinary care as required during normal business hours. 3. Seized stray animals shall be held for 5 regular business days. After 5 regular business days the city shall have no right or interest in such animal. Therefore if said animal is not claimed by an owner within the 5 regular business days it then becomes the property of the animal shelter to do with as they see necessary. Both parties shall give notice to the stray animal's owner (if owner is known) that it has been impounded. 4. Euthanasia and disposal, if required due to serious injury, illness, or after 5 regular business days, in compliance with Minnesota Statute 35.71. 5. Receiving and disposing of dead animals delivered by the city. 6. Upon request, train city animal control officers in safe and humane handling and apprehension of animals. 7. Keep accurate records of all animals impounded, boarded, and destroyed, pursuant to this agreement and furnish monthly statements to the city. 8. Keep the animal shelter open during normal business hours of the Brighton Veterinary Hospital and not less than normal business hours of the city. 9. The animal shelter, during normal business hours, upon reasonable notice, shall be open for inspection by the city or it's agents. 10. Collect boarding fees at $14.00 per day for dogs and $11.00 per day for cats, per animal from owners who retrieve animals. Fees are kept by the animal shelter. 11. Hold any impounded animal being reclaimed until proof of applicable current licensing and rabies vaccine is produced.