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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR88-024 Authorizing Animal Shelter StaffCommissioner moved adoption of the following Res ution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 88 -� Authorizing Animal Shelter Staff to Sign Animal Adoption Contracts WHEREAS, the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, by and through its Board of County Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the "Board," operates Eagle County Animal Control and Animal Shelter, State of Colorado, hereinafter referred to as "Animal Control" and "Shelter ", respectively; and WHEREAS, the Shelter is contracted to provide service to Eagle County and operates in conjunction with Animal Control; and WHEREAS, the Board has previously executed adoption contracts for animals acquired from the Shelter; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to adopt a form adoption agreement as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, for such adoption of animals from the Eagle County Animal Shelter; and to designate the Shelter's and Animal Control's personnel as the Board's duly appointed representatives to execute the same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Board hereby adopts the form adoption agreement for adoption of animals from the Eagle County Animal Shelter, as the same is set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. THAT, the Board hereby designates Animal Control's and Shelter's personnel as its duly appointed representatives and agents to execute said form adoption contracts on behalf of the Board. THAT, except for the filling in of required information in the blank spaces provided therein, said form adoption contract shall not be altered, modified, amended, and /or changed prior and /or subsequent to the execution of same by adopter, without the prior written consent of the Board. THAT, such appointment of Animal Control's and Shelter's personnel as the Board's designated representatives shall only extend to those adoption contracts which have not whatsoever been altered, modified, amended and /or changed prior to and /or subsequent to the execution of same by the respective parties; and the Board shall not be bound by the terms of any adoption contract signed by Animal Control's and Shelter's personnel which has been altered, modified, amended and /or changed without prior written consent of the Board. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. THAT, the provisions of this Resolution shall be effec- tive immediately. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commis- sioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the day of March, 1988. ATTEST: COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By, By: Clerk of the Board of George A. Gates, Chairman County Commissioners. y � no -2- 0 0 Commissioner �� seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner George A. Gates Commissioner Donald H. Welch Commissioner Richard L. Gustafson This Resolution passed by vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. -3- • Between: Adoption Contract Eagle County Government Eagle County Animal Shelter 23798 Highway 24, Minturn, Colorado P.O. Box 214, Avon, Colorado 81620 And: EXHIBIT A Adopter: Physical Address: ------------------------------------=-------------- Mailing Address: ---------------------------------------------------- Phone: (H) -- (W) ------------------- - - - - -- --------------------- - - - - -- For: Card # Breed ----------------------------------- Age ---------- Sex Color 1. Eagle County, acting through its Animal Shelter, agrees as follows: a. To give the Adopter (or Adopters) possession of and control of the animal described above, for so long as the Adopter complies with the terms of this contract. b. To refund any fees paid for adopting this animal, or to exchange the animal, if the animal is found to be in poor health (as defined in paragraph 2a below) and is returned to the Shelter or dies of natural causes within 14 days of the date of this contract. If any animal so taken on exchange proves to be in poor health (as defined in paragraph 2a), the Shelter agrees to allow a second animal exchange within 14 days of the first exchange. No refund shall be given for any reason after 14 days of the date of this contract. 2. In return, the Adopter (or Adopters) agrees to the following: a. To take the animal to a veterinarian within three days for a general check -up and any necessary vaccinations, worming medications or other minor treatment, at the Adopter's expense. If the animal proves to be in poor health and major treatment is necessary, the Adopter may return the animal to the Shelter for a refund. To obtain a refund, the Adopter understands that the Adopter must obtain a written confirmation of the state of the animal's health and of the necessity for major veterinarian treatment, and present such confirmation to the Eagle County Animal Shelter. The decision as to whether or not a treatment is major shall be at the sole discretion of Eagle County. b. To accept the animal as is and to assume all risks of ownership. The Adopter releases the Shelter and it employees from any liability associated with any illness of, or damage caused by, the adopted animal. The Adopter is prepared to assume financial responsibility for caring for the animal, including, but not limited to, inoculations, veterinary care, and boarding fees. If the Adopter returns the animal to the Shelter or the Shelter demands the animal's return, the Adopter will make no charge of any kind to the Shelter. C. To obtain a license for the animal, as required by law, and to have the animal vaccinated against rabies, and generally to comply with all laws concerning the keeping of a pet animal. d. To provide adequate food, water, shelter, exercise, medical care, and generally to care for the animal in a devoted and humane manner. e. To return the animal to the Eagle County Animal Shelter if the Adopter no longer desires or no longer is able to keep the animal, and not to sell, trade, give away, or abandon the animal. The Adopter agrees to pay to Eagle County the sum of $500.00 should the Adopter return this animal to its former owner. If the animal is lost, the Adopter shall make every effort to recover it. f. To have the animal spayed or neutered by a veterinarian of the Adopter's choice not later than or return the animal to the Eagle County Animal Shelter /Animal Control upon demand. If for ANY reason whatsoever, this animals is not neutered, the Adopter forfeits any fees paid to the County. Adopter's signature ------------------------------------------------ Date ------- ------ Staff Signature .................................