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AGREEMENT
This agreement made this day of January, 1980, between the
City of Elgin, a municipal corporation of the State of Illinois, hereinafter
referred to as "City of Elgin" and The Animal Hospital of Elgin, Ltd. , herein-
after referred to as "Animal Hospital".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin requires a location for dogs found to
be at large or otherwise in need of impoundment; and
WHEREAS, the Animal Hospital has facilities for the shelter, care
and treatment of animals within the City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein-
after set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. The Animal Hospital agrees that during the term of this agree-
ment to perform the following duties:
(a) Construct, equip and maintain a shelter to provide
adequate facilities for all animals impounded from the City of
Elgin.
(b) Maintain suitable office hours at the veterinarian's
facilities for the convenience of the public and for the purpose
of transacting business in connection with the duties under this
agreement and for the purpose of impounding or redeeming animals.
(c) To hold all dogs impounded by the City of Elgin, including
animals known to have bitten a person, whose owner cannot be located,
as provided for by the ordinances of the City of Elgin before selling
or otherwise disposing of said dog unless euthanasia is necessary
for humane reasons.
(d) To provide proper food, water, shelter and humane care for
all dogs brought to the veterinarian's facilities while such animals
are in the veterinarian's possession and until they are redeemed,
placed or otherwise humanely disposed of in accordance with the
applicable laws and ordinances.
(e) To notify owners of impounded dogs of their impoundment as
required by the ordinances of the City of Elgin.
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(f) To comply with all animal regulation laws of the State of
Illinois and the City of Elgin now in effect or hereinafter enacted.
(g) To cooperate with the Animal Control Officer of the City of
Elgin for the proper enforcement of all animal ordinances of the City
of Elgin as they apply to impounded dogs.
(h) To issue licenses at the time of redemption to dogs which
previously did not have a current license.
(i) To collect all fees and fines as provided by ordinance and
to keep proper financial records. The City of Elgin shall have the
right to inspect and audit the veterinarian's records kept pursuant
to this agreement.
(j) To submit monthly statements to the City of Elgin.
(k) To indemnify and hold harmless the City of Elgin from and
against all claims, suits, damages, costs, losses and expenses arising
from or growing out of any act, neglect or omission of Animal Hospital,
its agents or employees in the performance of this agreement.
2. The City of Elgin agrees that during the term of this agreement
to perform the following duties:
(a) To pay to the Animal Hospital the following fees per dog that
are brought to the facilities by an authorized animal control officer
that are not redeemed in five calendar days:
February 1, 1980 - October 31, 1980, $25.00 per dog impounded
November 1, 1980 - October 31, 1981, $27.50 per dog impounded
November 1, 1981 - October 31, 1982, $30.00 per dog impounded
November 1, 1982 - October 31, 1983, $32.50 per dog impounded
November 1, 1983 - October 31, 1984, $34.50 per dog impounded
This fee shall cover the total cost of the food, shelter and veterinary
care for each animal whether they are placed or otherwise humanely
disposed of in accordance with the applicable laws and ordinances.
(b) To supply the Animal Hospital all necessary dog licenses, tags
and receipt forms for the licensing of dogs as provided in this agreement.
(c) To furnish to Animal Hospital all ordinances dealing with animals
and to promptly furnish the Animal Hospital copies of all new ordinances
or amendments.
3. The term of this agreement shall be from February 1, 1980 through
October 31, 1984.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement on
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the day and year first above written.
THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF ELGIN, LTD.
By /-�.,,Jii' 7 /31/ --)
Ronald Rocke, D.V.M.
CI OF ELGIN, a municipl co oration,
By X(
e I. elson, Cit anager
Attest:
Marie Yearman, ity Clerk
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