ORDER NO. 16691
APPROVAL OF FIRST PAYb1ENT TO THE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
OF KERR COUNTY, INC.
On this the 9th day of June 1986, upon motion made by
Commissioner Hi~~ins , seconded by Commissioner Guthrie ,
the Court unanimously approved the first payment to the
ANID'fAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF KERR COUNTY, INC., as per agreement
dated January 23rd, 1986, between the COUNTY OF KERB and
the ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF KERR COUNTY, INC., in the
amount of $1,250.00 per month, payable out of the General
Fund.
It is ordered by the Court that the County Treasurer and
County Auditor be authorized to draw a voucher payable to
the ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF KERR COUNTY, INC. in the amount
of $1,250.00 now, and thereafter on the first day of each
succeeding month, as per present contract.
ORDER NO. 16467
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF KERR
AND THE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF KERR COUNTY FOR THE CARE
OF COUNTY ANIMALS
On this the 23rd day of January 1986, upon motion made by
Commissioner Guthrie seconded by Commissioner Holland ,
the Court unanimously approved the proposed agreement between
the County of Kerr and the Animal Welfare Society of Kerr
County, Inc., for the care of County animals, effective upon
completion of the Animal Welfare Shelter, at which time Kerr
County agrees to pay the sum of $1250.00 per month to the
Animal Welfare Society, payable out of the General Fund.
(Agreement approved, subject to County Attorney's approval).
ANIMAL SHELTER AGREEMENT
This agreement made this day by and between the COUNTY OF
KERR (herein called County) and the ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF
KERR COUNTY, INC. (herein called "Contractor"), as follows:
1. SHELTER. Contractor shall furnish an animal shelter
sufficient to meet: State requirements, and enab]_e Contractor to
provide the services herein stated. Such shelter shall be in
operation and shall have passed the State of Texas inspection no
later than October 1, 1986. If not, this agreement shall terminate.
Animal shelter services shall be provided citizens of the County
of Kerr.
2. OPERATION. Contractor shall operate and maintain the
animal shelter in a businesslike manner in compliance with State
regulations and in a manner comparable with other similar shelters.
With limiting the generality of the foregoing, operation shall
include:
A. The shelter shall be open for the delivery of animals
five (5) days per week during normal working hours.
B. The shelter operator, or other employee, may open
the shelter at their discretion at other hours for emergency cases.
C. Contractor shall provide routine daily care of animals
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at the shelter, including weekends and holidays.
D. At the request of County, there shall be adequate
segregated quarters provided at the shelter for the quarantining
of animals in bite cases and other emergency cases as provided by
State Law and County Ordinance.
E. Contractor will render euthanasia services such that
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State Law and County ordinances will be observed, and such that
the shelter will be operated on a businesslike and uncrowded basis.
3. SHELTER FEES
The fees charg.~d those persons reclaiming
or adopting an animal shall be determined by the Contractor. Con-
tractor is authorized the charge, collect and retain such fees.
Further, Contractor shall be authorized to contract with others for
services not heretofore covered by County ordinance and may charge,
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collect and retain reasonable fees therefor.
4. ANIMAL CONTROL. The County shall maintian the animal con-
trol program in the County of Kerr, and the Contractor shall have
no responsibility therefor. The Contractor's responsibility for
any animal shall not commence until such animal has been delivered
to the shelter.
5. COUNTY PAYMEid'PS. After the shelter is operative and has
passed the State of Texas inspection, the County shall thereupon
begin paying a monthly amount of
per month for the care of County animals. The first such payment
shall begin on the first day of the calendar month after written
notice has been received from the Contractor that the above con-
ditions have been fulfilled. Thereafter, County shall pay Con-
tractor such monthly amount (except as adjusted) on the first day
of each succeeding calendar month. After the first full calendar
year of operation, the monthly payment due on the next January 1
(and each succeding calendar year) shall be adjusted upward or
downward by the net change in the Consumer Price Index from Dec. 1
to Dec. 1, with a cap of five per cent (5~) maximum.
6. ANNUAL RECORDS. Contractor shall, each year, establish a
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budget which shall cover the time period from October 1 to September
30. Such budget shall be submitted to the County by July 1 of each
year.
7. ANNUAL AUDIT
An annual 'audit report will be provided to
the County of Kerr performed by a Certified Public Accountant or
licensed Public Accountant.
8. RECORDS. The animal shelter, its operation, books and
records shall be available for inspection and copying by the County
at reasonable times and upon reasonable request. The shelter shall
further be accessible for inspection, without notice by the County
Health Officer.
9. INSURANCE. Contractor shall obtain a policy of fire and
extended covered insurance on the shelter improvements. The cover-
age of such policy shall be in the amount of the replacement cost
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of the improvements. A copy of the current policy shall be furnish-
ed to the County, demonstrating that the policy is in effect at all
times, and that all current premiums have been paid.
10. MAINTENANCE. Contractor shall maintain the shelter and
tangible personal property incident thereto in a first-class con-
dition, substantially odor free, and in a well-kept appearance,
reasonable wear and tear excepted.
11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Contractor, in the performance
of its obligations hereunder, is an independent contractor. No
employee or representative of the Contractor shall ever be deemed
to be an employee or an agent of the County for any purpose what-
soever. Neither are the parties partners or joint venturers.
12. This agreement shall begin on the date of execution here-
of and continue in effect for ten (10) years thereafter. Except,
however, the County may, in the event it deems it necessary or
desirable to construct its own animal shelter facility, terminate
this contract. But in such event, County shall first give two years
written notice thereof to Contractor.
13. NOTICES. All notices sent hereunder to the Contractor
shall be sent in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to:
Contractor: Animal Welfare Society of Kerr County, Inc.
P.O. Box 1503
Kerrville, Tx 78029
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement sets forth all of the
agreement between the parties, and, there are no-other agreements,
conditions, understandings or representations, oral or written,
other than those set forth herein. This Agreement may only amended
by a written instrument signed by both parties.,, This Agreement
supercedes and cancels any prior Agreements.
SIGNED AND EI?FECTIVE this 23rd '

By
Margaret W. Freemen, President
CONTRACTOR
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ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY OF KERR
COUNTY, INC.
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEE'CING AGEND-~' REST
MADE BY: Marearet Freeman
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MEETING DATE: 1-13-86
OFFICE: Animal Welfare Society
TIME PREFERRED: 3:30 }~fC~K - I'. M.
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR COUNTY ANIMALS
IF PERSONNEL MAT'PER: NAME OP EMPLOYEE:
WHO WILL SPEAK TO COMMISSIONERS:
THE TIME FOR SUBMITTING TFIIS REQUEST FOR COURT TO ASSURE THAT THE MATTER IS
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 IS AS FOLLOWS:
* MEETINGS HELD ON SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH: 12:00 P.M. PREVIOUS THURSDAY
* MEETINGS HELD ON OTHER DAYS: 12:00 P.M. THREE DAYS'BEFORE MEETING DATE.
IF PREFERABLE, AGENDA REQUESTS MAY BE MADE CN OFFICE STATLONERX WITH THE ABOVE
INFORMATION ATTACHED.
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: Tea Sander '~
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
1:20 X~34~f - P.M.
ALL AGENDA REQUESTS WILL BE SCREENED BY TIIE COUNTY JUDGE'S SECRETARY TO DETER-
MINE I'r ADEQUATE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THE COURT'S FORMAL GONSIDER-
ATION AND ACTION AT TIME OF COURT MEETINGS. YOUR COOPERATION WILL BE APPRECI-
ATED AND CONTRIBUTE '.TOWARDS YOUR REQUEST BL''ING ADDRESSED AT THE EARLIEST
OPPORTUNITY.
* PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND SIX COPIES OF THIS REQUEST
ORDER N0. 16691
APPROVAL OF FIRST PAYMENT TO THE
ANIbYAL WE~.FARE SOCIETY OF KERR
COUNTY, INC.
($1,250.00 per month)
(To be paid on the first day of
each month thereafter)
6-9-1986
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