ANIMAL IMPOUND SERVICES AGREEMENT1
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ANIMAL IMPOUND SERVICES AGREEMENT
This agreement, effective on the _26th_ day of ___June__________, 2020, by and
between Scott Hutnik, d/b/a/ 4 Paws hereinafter referred to “4 PAWS”, and the City of
Chanhassen, a Minnesota municipal corporation 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. 4 PAWS shall serve as the impound facility for the City beginning on
the date of the signing of this agreement, providing services as follows:
a.4 PAWS 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 of quarantine period or, of ten (10) business days, whichever is
longer, it shall become the property of 4 PAWS 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
4 PAWS.
2.Fees.
a.If an animal is unclaimed, the City shall pay to 4 PAWS the charges as
agreed to on "Exhibit A" to this agreement within 15 days of receipt of an itemized invoice
thereof.
b.Before an animal is released to its owner, 4 PAWS or its agent shall collect
the charges specified on "Exhibit A" to this Agreement.
3.Records/Data Practices.
a.4 PAWS 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.4 PAWS 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. 4 PAWS shall
immediately report to the City any requests from third parties for information relating to
its performance of this agreement.
4.Indemnity. 4 PAWS shall be liable for and shall defend, indemnify and hold the
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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. 4 Paws shall secure and maintain such insurance as will protect 4 Paws
from claims under the Worker’s Compensation Acts, automobile liability, and from claims for bodily
injury, death, or property damage which may arise from the performance of services under this
Agreement. Such insurance shall be written for amounts not less than:
Commercial General Liability $2,000,000 each occurrence/aggregate
Automobile Liability $2,000,000 combined single limit
The City shall be named as an additional insured on the general liability policy on a primary
and non-contributory basis. Before commencing work, the 4 Paws shall provide the City a certificate
of insurance evidencing the required insurance coverage in a form acceptable to City.
6.Discrimination. 4 PAWS 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 4 PAWS 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 4 PAWS or employees of 4 PAWS 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 of Chanhassen
Attention: Jake Foster
7770 Market Boulevard, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317-0147
To 4 PAWS: 4 Paws Animal Control
12848 Chestnut Boulevard
Shakopee, MN 55379
9.Term. This agreement is for an indefinite term but may be cancelled with or
without cause by either party upon sixty (60) days written notice.
10.Subcontractors. 4 PAWS shall not enter into subcontracts for services provided
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ANIMAL IMPOUND SERVICES AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT A
Charges due from Chanhassen City, Unclaimed Animal:
$35/day Daily boarding fee, up to 5 days (or 10 days for bite quarantine)
$175 Impound/intake fee (including all veterinarian and administration fees)
Charges due from Owner, Claimed Animal:
$35/day Daily boarding fee up to 5 days (or 10 days for bite quarantine)
$175 Impound/intake fee (including all veterinarian and administration fees)