ORDER NO. E~D~47
AP'P'ROVAL OF KERR COUNTY' S TRAP'P'ERS
CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED 5TA1-ES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL ANU PLANT HEALTH
INSPECTION SERVICE, ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL PROGRAM
On this the 9th day of September 1991, upon motion made by
Commissioner Lackey, seconded by Commissioner Oehler, the
Caur^t unanimously approved by a vote of 3-0-0, to appr^ove the
Kerr Co~_inty Trappers Contract with the United States
Department of Agr^ic~_ilt~_~r^e, Animal and I~'lant Health Inspection
Ser^vice, Animal Damage Contr^ol Program, Copy of Field
Agreement Attached.
~ 'United States
€ ~ Department of
Agriculture
Subject
To:
Animal and Animal Damage C~ rol
Plant Health p , 0. Box 2162
Inspection Kerrvi 11 e, TX 78028
Service
Cooperative ADC Program/Texas Animal Damage Control Program
Kerr County
Oste: August 9, 1991
The Texas Animal Damage Control Program is a Cooperative Program
among the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the Texas Agricultural
Extension Service (Texas Animal Damage Control Service) and the Texas
Animal Damage Control Association. Field Agreements are completed
with Cooperators (counties, rancher associations or individual ranches)
to provide partial funds for the employment of personnel. Presently,
$900.00 per month is required from the Cooperator to provide support
for one full time personnel. As of September 1, 1991 the amount will
be increased to $1,250.00. These funds cover only part of the
employees salary, benefits, mileage, equipment, and other administrative
costs. State and Federal funds provide the necessary balance.
The animal damage control program is under the direct supervision
of the Animal Damage Control Program, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. This is in accordance
with Memorandum of Understanding among the three mayor cooperators.
The immediate supervisor of the Animal Damage Control Specialist (ADCs)
in any assignment is his District Supervisor. Cooperators, Associations,
or Counties do not have supervisory or policy setting authority over
ADCS's that work in their county, association, or individual ranch, etc.
District Supervisors are responsible for hiring and terminating personnel,
conducting performance evaluations, making assignments, training,
insuring adherence to policy and the overall directing of the activities
of each ARCS. Cooperators should immediately contact the appropriate
District Supervisor if a perceived problem develops with a particular
ADCs.
Enclosed is the new field agreement that reflects the increase from $900.00
to $1,250.00 per month. PLEASE SIGN AND DATE. ALL FOUR~(4) copies IN THE
SPACE PROVIDED FOR THE COOPERATOR and RETURN IN THE ENCLOSED PRE-ADDRESSED
ENVELOPE to this District Supervisors Office. After the State Director
and District Supervisor have signed this agreement and an Agreement Number
has been issued, the copy marked cooperator will be returned to you.
Sincerely,
Bob Sims
District Supervisor
Kerrville, TX
APHIS-Protectlnq American Agriculture

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j8'86j FIELD AGREEMENT Agreement No. ~
Animal Damage Control Program, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
cooperating with
TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE
TEXAS ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL SERVICE
TEXAS ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL ASSOCIATION, INC.
and
KERR COUNTY
Coopxa~a
In accordance with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Department of Agricul-
ture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Animal Damage Control Program; the Texas Agricultural Extension
Service, Texas A&M University System; and the Texas Animal Damage Control Association, (hereinafter known as the
Control Agencies) a copy of which is on file at the State Office, San Antonio, Texas, this field agreement is made to
augment the predatory animal and injurious rodent control program in Texas.
THEREFORE, It Is Mutually Agreed That:
1. The predatory animal control program conducted under the terms of this agreement shall be under direct
supervision of the Animal Damage Control Program, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. A local
representative will consult frequently with the Cooperator relative to the extent of the Control Agencies
participation, plans and procedures necessary to best serve the interest of the parties hereto.
2. The Cooperator will provide funds to the Texas Cooperative Trapping Fund for the employment of personnel
and payment of mileage necessary to conduct official duties. The Control Agencies will pay the balance of
the salary, travel costs and all other necessary expenses to effectively carry out the program.
3. The State Director of the Texas Animal Damage Control Program or designated official will certify, as to
correctness, all claims to be paid by any party to this agreement and shall perform such other administrative
functions as are agreed upon from time to time; provided, that no funds of the Cooperator will be transferred
to any such employee working under the terms of this agreement.
4. Statement of Assurance in compliance with 43CFR 17 of the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 (78 Stat. 252) is hereby mutually agreed to by all parties.
5. Furs or other parts of monetary value taken from wild animals will be handled in accordance with the provision
of Article 3 f. of the Memorandum of Understanding.
6. This agreement and any continuation thereof shalt be contingent upon availability of funds. It is understood
and agreed that any monies allocated for the purpose of this agreement shall be expended in accordance with
its terms and in the manner prescribed by the fiscal regulations and/or administrative policies of the control
agency making the funds available.
7. This agreement shall continue in force and effect until superseded or terminated. Terms and financing may
be reviewed and revised periodically and confirmed by correspondence. It may be amended by mutual
agreement and may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days written notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, Pursuant To Section 2 Above, It Is Mutually Agreed That:
1. The Control Agencies shall furnish supervision of the project and shall provide equipment and other supplies
required in the operation of the project.
2. The Cooperator shall pay toward the expense of the Texas Cooperative Trapping Fund in providing the
necessary services for thts project in the amount of $ 1250.00/Per ADCS monthly for the period:
September 1 ,19 91 ro Termination ,19 to be spent for the purposes outlined.
The Cooperator further agrees to make this deposit to the Texas Cooperative Trapping Fund promptly upon receipt of
a monthly statement of cost to the Cooperator for services provided and the Control Agencies will provide a report of
the contro; activities for each month. Failure of the Cooperator to make this contribution within ten (10) days after receipt
of this sta~ement (thirty [30[ days in the case of County Commissioners' Courts) will, at the option of the Control
Agencies, terminate the agreement at the end of the period.
!N WJTNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized officers of the parties hereto have executed this agreement on the dates
opposite their respective signatures.
~~~~' , 19 Z~ By
Cooperator
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
*PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND FIVE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND
DOCUMENTS TO BE R VIEWED BY THE COURT
MADE BY: w.c. stacy OFFICE: County Judge
MEETING DATE: 9/9/91 TIME PREFERRED:
~`r•PCOw7s f/ `s
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) consideration and approval of Trapper'
Contract with the United State Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, Animal Damage Control Program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: YES _ NO x
PLEASE STATE REASON FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
PERSONNEL MATTER - NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: county Judge
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance
with Article 6252-17 is as follows:
~ Meetings held on second Monday: 12:00 P.M. previous Wednesday
* Meetings held on Thursdays: 5:00 P.M. previous Thursday
THIS REDUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REDUEST RECE i VED ON
is
9/4/91 ~ 11:30 am
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