2008-07-08 Interlocal Animal Control-Washington County
RESOLUTION 2008 - 25
COUNCIL MEMBER F ANOELE INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS the City of Blair, Nebraska, has been presented with an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Blair, Nebraska, and Washington County, Nebraska providing for a dog
impoundment agreement, a copy of said Agreement being attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A"
and incorporated by this reference herein; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA, that the Interlocal Agreement attached hereto, marked
Exhibit "A" and by this reference made a part of hereof as though fully set forth herein is hereby
approved by the City of Blair, Nebraska.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE
CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA, are hereby authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the
City of Blair, Nebraska, any documents that may be necessary for approval of said agreement.
COUNCIL MEMBER ABBOTT MOVED THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS
READ, WHICH SAID MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BIFF AR.
UPON ROLL CALL, COUNCIL MEMBERS STEWART, SCHEVE, SHOTWELL,
FANOELE, CHRISTIANSEN, ABBOTT, WOLFF AND BIFFAR VOTING "AYE", AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE VOTING "NAY", THE MAYOR DECLARED THE
FOREGOING RESOLUTION PASSED AD ADOPTED THIS 8 TH DAY OF JULY, 2008.
CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA
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BRENDA R. WHEELER, hereby certifies that she is the duly appointed, qualified and
acting City Clerk of the City of Blair, Nebraska, and that the above and foregoing Resolution
was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of said City held on
the 8th day of July, 2008. 13. ~ / I? . Ii //
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RESOLUTION 2008 - 25
COUNCIL MEMBER F ANOELE INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS the City of Blair, Nebraska, has been presented with an Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Blair, Nebraska, and Washington County, Nebraska providing for a dog
impoundment agreement, a copy of said Agreement being attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A"
and incorporated by this reference herein; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA, that the Interlocal Agreement attached hereto, marked
Exhibit "A" and by this reference made a part of hereof as though fully set forth herein is hereby
approved by the City of Blair, Nebraska.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE
CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA, are hereby authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the
City of Blair, Nebraska, any documents that may be necessary for approval of said agreement.
COUNCIL MEMBER ABBOTT MOVED THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS
READ, WHICH SAID MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BIFF AR.
UPON ROLL CALL, COUNCIL MEMBERS STEWART, SCHEVE, SHOTWELL,
FANOELE, CHRISTIANSEN, ABBOTT, WOLFF AND BIFFAR VOTING "AYE", AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE VOTING "NAY", THE MAYOR DECLARED THE
FOREGOING RESOLUTION PASSED AD ADOPTED THIS 8 TH DAY OF JUL Y, 2008.
CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA
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BRENDA R. WHEELER, CITY CLERK
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WASHINGTON COUNTY )
BRENDA R. WHEELER, hereby certifies that she is the duly appointed, qualified and
acting City Clerk of the City of Blair, Nebraska, and that the above and foregoing Resolution
was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of said City held on
the 8th day of July, 2008./) I /) J /, .~
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BRENDA R. WHEELER, CITY CLERK
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 8th day of July 2008, by and between
Washington County, Nebraska, (hereafter County) and the City of Blair, Nebraska, (hereafter
City).
WITNESSETH:
Whereas, the parties hereto find it to be their mutual advantage to cooperate in the
impoundment, boarding and disposition of dogs running at large which are originally captured
outside of corporate municipal boundaries and within Washington County; and
Whereas, the County is authorized by law to regulate the running at large of dogs, and to
provide for their impoundment and disposition under the provisions of, Neb. Rev. Stat. 954-614,
as amended; and
Whereas, the City operates the Blair Animal Shelter (hereafter Shelter) for the humane
boarding of dogs; and
Whereas, the parties are authorized to join together cooperatively under the terms of the
Interlocal Cooperation Act, that being Neb: Rev. Stat. 923-2201 et. seq, and amendments thereto;
and
Whereas, it is to the mutual advantage of the parties hereto that a written agreement be
entered into providing for the impoundment, boarding and disposition of such dogs.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
1. Boarding and impound fees:
a. That the impound fee payable to City shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) per dog,
this is a one time fee to cover the cost of processing the delivery of each
animal and shall be payable by County to City.
b. That the boarding fee for each dog impounded shall be ten dollars ($10.00)
per day. The maximum stay shall be ten (10) days unless a longer stay is
required by Nebraska Law, payable by County to City.
c. The City will bill County on a monthly basis for all impound and boarding
fees.
2. Services: That all dogs impounded shall be treated in a humane manner and shall be
provided with a sufficient supply of food and water each day, and the facility
constituting the animal shelter shall be maintained in accordance with the law of this
state.
3. Release of Dogs: That no dog shall be released or redeemed by its owner or person
adopting the same, unless such party shall have a receipt showing payment to the
County for the impound and boarding fees.
4. Unclaimed Dogs: The County shall be released from financial responsibility to City
for any dog unclaimed after ten (10) days.
5. Sick, injured Dogs/Euthanization: No sick or injured dog shall be transported by the
County to the Shelter or accepted by the City. If a housed dog must be euthanized the
County shall be responsible for all euthanization and disposal fees. Further, the
County shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from any claim or action brought
as a result of a euthanized animal and/or an adopted animal.
6. Termination: This agreement shall be automatically renewed each year on January 1 st
for an additional year unless terminated in writing by 30 days prior written notice by
either party.
7. Transportation: Residents of Washington County shall be responsible for
transporting all animals to the Shelter. The City shall not be responsible in any way
for the transportation of any such animals.
8. Space Availability: The City retains the right to refuse any animal based upon
availability of space. The manager of the Shelter shall have the authority to make this
decision.
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Washington County, Authorized epresentative
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