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ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRAC F Tills aiMccmcnt iiuulc this day of _, 2004, by and between the City of Orono, hereinafter refened to as "ORONO"; and the City of TONKA BAY, licrcinaficr icfcned to as TONKA BAY, witnesseth; In consideration of the co\ cnants and agreements liercinafter set fortii, it is nuitually agreed by and between the parties liereto as follows: 1. This agreement shall be effective as of January 1. 2005, and shall continue in effect until December 31, 2005, unless cancelled pursuant to this agreement. 2. ORONO agrees to patrol the public streets of TONKA BAY, in accordance with a schedule provided by ORONO, agreed upon by TONKA BAY. If necessary, ORONO agrees to trunspoil animals as it deems appropriate. ORONO will, at the completion of each regular patrol or as soon as reasonably possible, m the City of TONKA BAY, give a written statement to the South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department setting foiih a de.scription of all animals impounded including breed, color, weight, name ofowner, name of animal, if known, and point of collection by the patrol officer. ORONO will also attempt to notify South Lake Minnetonka Public Safety Department prior to impounding any animal. 3. ORONO agrees to provide personnel and equipment to provide animal control services. Said employees shall perform their duties in proper attire, utili/ang a marked Orono Public Safety vehicle whenever available. These employees shall be in unifonn or have City of Orono identification. 4. TONKA BAY shall authorize ORONO to apprehend and retain domestic animals and/or issue citations or warnings for violations of city ordinances. Wild animals shall only be dealt with pursuant to ORONO’S policy regarding wild animals if the animal is presenting dangers of personal injury or significant property damage. However, ORONO shall not invade private property contrary to the wishes of the owner of saiil property, nor forcibly take an animal from any person without the approval and assistance of a peace officer having jurisdiction in that city. 5. ORONO agrees to patrol the public streets of TONKA BAY and respond to animal control calls in TONKA BAY. Oiono shall also conduct annual kennel and stable inspections. These shall be scheihiled during regular patrol houis m Tonka Bay. Orono w ill provide an average of 22 hours per week of animal control service to the four participating cities. 6. In aildition to regular patrol, ORONO agrees to respond to "emergency call-outs" from TONKA BAY. ORONO will have an officer scheduled to respond to such call-outs ORONO shall respond at the earliest opportunity to such requests, including bite ca.ses or injureil animals, as deemed appropriate by ORONO. I'hcrc may be occasions when an animal contiol officer will not be immediately available, in which event the response will occur at the earliest opportunity.