FIELD AGREEMENT
Among
U.S. Department`of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
Wildlife Services
and
Texas Wildlife Damage Managemept Service
and
Texas Wildlife Damage Management Association, Inc.
end
5
~RRR (lOUNTY
coop~.,•wr
Tn accordance with the teens of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and
PlantHealth Inspection Service, Wildlife Services; The Texas A&M University System, Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas
Wildlife Damage Marwgemertt Service; and the Texas Wildlife Damage Management Association, Inc. (collectively known as the Texas
Wildlife Damage Marmgentertt Progarn. ('1'WDMP]) a Dopy of which is on file at the State Office, San Antonio, Texas, this field agreement
is intended to augment the wildlife damage management program in Texas.
THEREFORE, It Is Mutually Agreed That:
d, The wildlife damage managemett program conducted under the terms of this agreement shall be under direct supervision of the
U.S. Department of.4gricultttre, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services. A local representative of the
TWDMP will frequently consult with the Cooperator relative to the extent of the TWDMP's participation th the plans and
ptocedures that are nceessacy to best serve the interest of the parties hereto.
2. The Cooperator will provide funds to the Texas Wildlife Damage Management Fund for the employment of personnel, fringe
benefits, and payment of bevel expenses necessary to conduct official duties. The TWDMP will contribute to the salary, travel
costs, and all other necessary expenses to carry out an effective wildlife damage management program.
3. The State Director of the TWDMP or designated official will certify as to the accuracy of all claims [o be paid by any paAy 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. Authority exists under the Animal Damage Control Act of March 2, 1931, (7 U.S.C. 426-426c, as amended) and the Rural
Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Ac[ of 1988 (P.L. 100-202) for Wildlife Services to cooperate
with states, individuals, public and private agencies, organize[ions, and institutions in the control of nuisance animals injurious
to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, wildlife, and public health and safety.
5. The TWDMP will hold the Cooperator harmless from any liability arising from the negligent ac[ or omission of an officer of a
mnna~_in9o cooperative entity or employee acting within the scope of his/her employment to the extent compensation is available
pursuant in the Federal Tort Claims Act (FICA), 28 USC 2671 et. seq., except to the extent that aforesaid liability arises from
the negligent acts or omissions of the Cooperator, their errployces, agents, or subcontractor(s). Such relief shall be provided
pursuant to the procedures set forth in the FICA and applicable regulations.
6. Furs of 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.
7. This agreement and any continuation thereof shall be contingent upon availability of funds. It is understood and agreed that any
monies allocated fa 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 appropriate managing cooperative entity that is making the funds
available. ~~
8. Tlils agreement shall continue in force and effect until superseded or terminated. Terms and service fees may tie reviewed and
revised periodically. If maybe emended by mutual agreement by executing a corresponding Geld agreement. This agreement
may be terminated by eithefpazty upon thirty (30) days written notice.
NOW,.THEREFORE Pursuant To Section 2 Above It Is Mutually Agreed Thak
1: The TWDtvIP shall furnishsupervision of t]re project and shall provide equipment and other supplies required m the operation
of the project.
2. The C for shall pay the Texas Wildlife Damage Management Fund for wildlife damage management services ¢r the amount
of$ 2200 00 per WDMT ner m'on~h or $26 400 00 per yearfortheperiod:
(montlrly, annually)
~,~ gJagIISrp 01,2QOb. to ter®inatiOn to be spent primarily for the purposes
outlined herein:
County has one WBMT ..tnNER~
The Cooperator furUrer agrees b makethispayment to the Texas Wildlife Damage Management Fund promptly upon
for services provided. The TWDMP will provide a report of the wildlife damage management activities. Failure of
contribution within thirty (30) days after receipt of this invoice will, at the option of the TWDMP, terminate the agrcen
INWl77VFSS fI'fIEREOF, the duly authorized officers of [he parties hereto have executed [his agrement on the dates opposi
BY
By
S~! ~ .~ r
~ - ~ , a ooG By
Director

i..~r~r. r-n wrl4o