317-24 Agreement.pdf

11. The Provider agrees to furnish the necessary vehicles to be used by the Animal Control Officers solely for the performance of their duties under this agreement. Said vehicle will be insured by the Provider. 12. It is understood and agreed between the parties that the Animal Control Officers shall be employees of the Provider and that the Provider is responsible for any damage caused by said Animal Control Officer, but is not responsible for damage caused by any animals within the Municipality. 13. The Provider’s services include the handling of all animals as described. The charges for owned animals shall be the responsibility of the owner. 14. Removal of an animal, including wildlife, on private property, inside of a home, apartment building, garage, roof, etc., is not covered under this standard contract and constitutes private service. The Provider will respond to private service calls; however, the owner of the premises will be charged Eighty-five ($85.00) Dollars per hour during regular business hours and Ninety-Five ($95.00) Dollars per hour during evening hours, holidays and weekends for this service. The payment for this service shall be made by check payable to the West Orange Health Department at the completion of the rendered services. 15. Stray animals, including wildlife outside of a residence shall be handled by the Provider. Traps are available from the Provider with a deposit of Sixty-five ($65.00) Dollars and fee of $5.00 per day, which will be deducted from the deposit. Dog traps are also available with a deposit of One Hundred and Twenty-five ($125.00) Dollars and a fee of $10.00 per day, which will be deducted from the deposit. Traps are not to be set on weekends or nights or with poor weather (rain, snow, extreme cold or heat above 90 degrees). 16. The Recipient will be charged a boarding fee of fifteen ($15.00) Dollars per day for any animals brought to the Provider who are involved in litigation and cannot be released to their owners. 17. The Provider will pick up large dead animals, such as, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, dogs and cats on private property only. The Recipient’s Department of Public Works will pick up dead animals on public roadways and remove dead deer within the Borough. 18. The Recipient will indemnify and hold and save the Provider harmless and against any and all loss, damage, liability and claims

animals on public roadways and remove dead deer within the Borough. 18. The Recipient will indemnify and hold and save the Provider harmless and against any and all loss, damage, liability and claims whatsoever caused, resulting directly or indirectly from the performance of this agreement. 19. Under the terms of this contract, one or both parties may terminate the contract within sixty (60) days’ written notice to the other party by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and accompanied by a Resolution of withdrawal by one or both parties. Upon the expiration, all rights and obligations between the parties under this contract shall cease and be deemed null and void.