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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 81-075 RESOLUTION AUITHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CIY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH MAPSI FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 102626 Box: 23 Folder: RES 1981 Document: RES 81-075 RESOLUTION AUITHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CIY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH MAP51 FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES RESOLUTION 81-075 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH MAPSI FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the agreement with MAPSI for animal control services on behalf of the City of St. Anthony. Adopted this day of Qs.-rrex6e-,r. 1981 . Mayor ATTEST: (?,o ,,� 8 . City Clerk Reviewed for administration: City Manager ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT This agreement made this day of by and between Municipal and Private Service, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, hereinafter referred to as MAPSI and the City of St . Anthony , a Municipal Corporation located in the Counties of Hennepin and Ramsey and the State of Minnesota, hereinafter .referred to as City, witnesseth: In consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, it is mutually agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1. This agreement shall be effective as of January 1,' 1982 and shall continue in effect until . December 31 , 1982 unless cancelled pursuant to Paragraph 15. 2. MAPSI agrees to patrol the public street of St. Anthony in a vehicle especially-designed for the transportation of small animals,- in accordance with a schedule agreed upon by both parties. • 3. MAPSI agrees that patrolling shall be done by competent personnel trained in the handling of animals, and that such employees shall be approved .by the City Manager at the City's re- quest. Employees shall be authorized by the City to apprehend and, retain dogs, cats, and other animals, which are in violation .of the City Ordinance. However, MAPSI will not invade the private property contrary to the wishes of the owner of said property nor forcibly take an animal from any person without the approval and assistance of a regular officer of the City. 4. In-addition to the regular hours of patrolling referred to, MAPSI agrees to maintain one (l) vehicle for standby service to attend to cases outside regular patrol hours at the specific re- quest of the City's Police Department. 5. MAPSI represents and agrees that all animals impounded shall be kept at MAPSI housed at 506 - 11th Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and MAPSI agrees and warrants that al! animals impounded shall be kept in a comfortable and humane manner for a period required by the City Ordinance. MAPSI agrees that the pound facilities shall be open and available to reclaim.animals from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays and Holidays. 6. At the time that an animal impounded under this contract is reclaimed, MAPSI or its agent shall collect the impounding fee and boarding charges as provided by City Ordinance. MAPSI shall furnish monthly reports to the City as required as to the service or services rendered in connection with each animal impounded. All impounding fees, license-fees and any other :penalty fees collected by MAPSI or its agent shall be remitted to the City. • • 7. In the event an animal impounded and boarded by order of the City Health Officer or placed under quarantine by ruling of the State Board of Health, said animal shall be board- ed as required by said order or ruling. At the end of such period, the City releases all of its interests, right and-control over said animals which may then be disposed of at the dis- cretion of MAPSI.*In the event that any dogs, cats, or other impounded animals are unclaim- ed after five (5) days, they shall become the property of MAPSI and may be disposed of or sold at their discretion. All proceeds from the disposition of such animals.may be re- tained by MAPSI, including any proceeds received from any animals disposed of in ac- cordance .to Minnesota Statutes 35.71 . 8. The City shall furnish to MAPSI all license forms, pound receipts and license tags as speci- fied in the Ordinance and MAPSI shall keep records of all animals impounded together with a.'description of the same. 9. MAPSI shall furnish all vehicles with two way radios and/or other communication equip- ment and agrees to service and maintain said equipment. 10. MAPSI shall assume liability for all harm to animals due to its negligence or that of its agents in not properly caring for the same, and agrees to defend any lawsuits arising there- from. Upon request, 'MAPSI shall .provide to the City proof of public liability "insurance in- eluding comprehensive automobile liability in an amount of at least $100,000 per each claimant and $300,000 per occurrence. • 11 . MAPSI agrees that during the period of this contract it will not, within the State of Min- nesota; discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, or ancestry and will include a similar provision in all sub- contracts entered into for the performance hereof. This paragraph is inserted in this con- tract to comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 181.59. 12. The,City agrees to pay MAPSI for services in the performance of this contract:as follows: a. Price per hour per ambulance for furnishing Patrol Ambulance for scheduled hours of patrol, (actual time in service for City) $ 15 . 00 b. Price for each 24 hours or, fraction thereof for boarding any species of animal impound- ed by direction of City, officials or local ordinance. 4 .00. c. Price per each animal for destroying dogs or cats. 6. 00 d. Price per hour per ambulance for service during other than scheduled or regular working hours including travel time (Special Service). • $ 16 .00 13. All payments.,shall be made by the City upon receipt f monthly statements of MAPSI. 14. MAPSI agrees to provide veterinary services to impounded animals as .needed at no cost to the City. 15. Either party hereto may cancel this contract within thirty (30) days written notice thereof to the other party. MAPSI BY: Witness Larry eja, Pres. CITY OF St. Anthony BY: Wi ness Mayor - • By. rn ids Witness Manager