HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8479 RESOLUTION NO. 8479
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Authorization to Approve an Agreement for Animal Impoundment Services with
Hillcrest Animal Hospital
WHEREAS, The Mounds View Police Department provides animal control
services in the city which include the impoundment of stray animals and;
WHEREAS, A need exists to house these impounded animals in a secure facility
with 24 hour access and availability and;
WHEREAS, Brighton Veterinary Hospital at 2615 Mississippi St in New Brighton is
ending their animal impoundment services for area law enforcement agencies and;
WHEREAS, only two area animal hospitals are currently offering impoundment
services for law enforcement and;
WHEREAS, Hillcrest Animal Hospital in Maplewood and Pet Central Hospital in
Minneapolis are available to provide animal impound and boarding services and;
WHEREAS, each animal hospital charges similar boarding fees to the city only
for animals not claimed by the owner and;
WHEREAS, Hillcrest Animal Hospital has more experience serving numerous
communities for animal impound and boarding services, along with wider hours of
operation, making it the preferred facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows: Approve the agreement for
animal impoundment services with the Hillcrest Animal Hospital for the period of
January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 with automatic renewal for additional one year
terms.
Adopted this 23rd day of November, 2015.
oe Flahe , Mayor
ATTEST:
wk./.
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
ANIMAL IMPOUND SERVICES AGREEMENT
HILLCREST ANIMAL HOSPITAL
AND CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA
This agreement, effective on the 1st day of January, 2016, by and between Hillcrest Animal
Hospital, hereinafter referred to as "HAH" and the City of Mounds View, a municipal
corporation located in the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as
"City".
In consideration of the covenants and agreements, hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed by
and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Services. HAH shall serve as the impound facility for the City beginning on the date of
the signing of this agreement, providing services as follows:
a. HAH shall receive and care for any small domestic animal brought to it during
business hours by an authorized City representative, or by ruling of the Minnesota
Board of Health or other Minnesota or United States Agency with jurisdiction.
b. If an animal is diseased, vicious, rabid or exposed to rabies and the animal cannot be
impounded without serious risk to the persons attempting to impound the animal, it
may be immediately humanely euthanized.
c. Impounded animals shall be kept in a suitable, humane manner for a period required
by the City Ordinance.
d. In the event that any animal is unclaimed after the expiration of any applicable
redemption or quarantine period, or five (5) business days, whichever is longer, it
shall become the property of HAH and may be disposed of or sold at its sole
discretion. All proceeds from the disposition of such animals shall be the sole
property of HAH.
2. Fees.
a. If an animal is unclaimed, the City shall pay to HAH the charges as agreed to on
"Exhibit A"to this Agreement within 30 days of receipt of an itemized invoice
thereof.
b. Before an animal is released to its owner, HAH or its agent shall collect the charges
specified on "Exhibit A"to this Agreement.
3. Records/Data Practices.
a. HAH shall maintain a record of all animals impounded, and shall promptly respond to
inquiries from the City for information or documentation related to its performance of
this agreement.
b. HAH shall comply with the Minnesota Data Practices Act and all other State and
Federal laws relating to data privacy or confidentiality, and shall hold the City and its
employees harmless from any claims resulting from an improper disclosure or use of
data it receives or maintains in performance of this Agreement. HAH shall
immediately report to the City any requests from third parties for information relating
to its performance of this agreement.
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4. Indemnity. HAH shall be liable for and shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its
officers, employees or agents harmless from any and all claims, lawsuits, losses, damages
or expenses on account of bodily injuries, sickness, disease, death and property damage,
including injury to animals caused by or resulting from its activities under this
Agreement.
5. Insurance. HAH shall purchase and maintain, at its own expense, a general liability
insurance policy with limits of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00
annual aggregate. HAH shall provide the City with proof of insurance upon request of the
City. HAH shall carry and upon request of the City provide proof of Workers
Compensation Insurance coverage required by Minnesota Law.
6. Discrimination. HAH agrees to abide by the requirements and regulations of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1980 (ADA), the Human Rights Act(Minnesota
Chapter 363A and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), and any laws governing
discrimination based on race, gender, disability,religion, sexual preference, and sexual
harassment. Violation of any of the above laws may lead to termination of this contract.
7. Independent Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended or should be
construed as creating the relationship of employer and employee between HAH and the
City. No tenure or any rights or benefits, including workers compensation,
unemployment insurance, medical care, sick leave, vacation leave, severance pay, PERA,
or other benefits available to City employees shall accrue to HAH or employees of HAH
performing services under this Agreement.
8. Notices. Any notice or demand which must be given or made by a party hereto under the
terms of this agreement shall be in writing and shall be provided to the parties by U.S.
Mail at the addresses listed below:
To City: City Administrator
City of Mounds View
2401 County Road 10
Mounds View, MN 55112
To HAH: Hillcrest Animal Hospital
1320 East County Road D. Cir.
Maplewood, Minnesota 55109
9. Term. This agreement will continue in effect until December 31, 2016, and will
automatically extend for additional one (1) year terms, unless either party gives written
notice of intent not to extend to the other party, said notice to be given at least sixty(60)
days prior to the expiration of the then current term.
10. Cancellation. The agreement may be cancelled with or without cause by either party
upon sixty(60) days written notice.
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11. Entire Agreement. It is understood and agreed that this is the entire agreement between
the parties and that this agreement supersedes all previous written and oral agreements
between the parties relating to the subject matter.
12. Severability. Every section, provision or part of this agreement is declared severable
from every other section,provision or part thereof to the extent that if any section,
provision or part of this agreement shall be held invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, it shall not invalidate any other section, provision or part thereof.
City of Mounds View, Minnesota(City) Hillcrest Animal Hospital (HAH)
By: By:
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: Its:
By: Date:
James Ericson, City Administrator
Date:
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ANIMAL IMPOUND SERVICES AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT A
Charges due from City of Mounds View, Unclaimed Animal:
$19.00 Daily boarding fee, up to 5 days
$150.00 Maximum, statutory veterinary services
$30.00 Euthanasia
$55.00 Cremation
$50.00 Disposal of animal not euthanized
$20.00 Administration fee if we sell city licenses
$12.00 Administration fee if we do not sell city licenses
Charges due from the City of Mounds View shall be reduced by
any City of Mounds View impound fees collected from owners of
claimed animals.
Charges due from Owner, Claimed Animal
$22.00 Daily boarding fee
Actual Cost Veterinary services
$12.00/$20.00 Administration fee if we do not/do sell city licenses
Actual Cost City of Mounds View Impound Fee (per City ordinance)
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