HomeMy WebLinkAboutIdaho Humane Society Enforcement Agreement Sent to Legal on 6-3 for signatures ANIMAL WELFARE AND ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF MERIDIAN
AND THE IDAHO HUMANE SOCIETY
This Animal Welfare and Enforcement Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on this
1 St day of August, 2026, by the Idaho Humane Society, Incorporated, a non-profit corporation
organized under the laws of the state of Idaho ("IHS") and the City of Meridian, a municipal
corporation organized under the laws of the state of Idaho ("Meridian") (collectively, "Parties").
WHEREAS,pursuant to Idaho Code sections 50-302, 50-319, 25-2803 and Title 6,
Chapter 2, Meridian City Code, Meridian is authorized to provide animal welfare and
enforcement services to further the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Meridian requires the assistance of a third-party independent contractor to
provide such services;
WHEREAS, IHS is uniquely qualified and able to provide such services within Meridian
safely and humanely, pursuant to the terms and conditions contained herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth
herein, the Parties agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF WORK; GRANT OF AUTHORITY.
IRS shall serve as Meridian's animal welfare and enforcement authority and shall act as a
limited agent for Meridian in the enforcement of all animal-related provisions of Meridian
City Code and Idaho Code. IHS shall enforce Meridian City Code, Title 6, Chapter 2, and
carry out the duties of the animal control officer as set forth therein, including, without
limitation: seizing and impounding animals that are at large and unattended in city limits;
seizing, impounding, and euthanizing animals in accordance with IHS policies and the
provisions of Meridian City Code; removing and properly disposing of the carcass of any
dead animal found in any public place; declaring that an animal is abandoned; deciding
whether an abandoned animal shall be euthanized or made available for adoption; declaring
that a dog is a vicious dog; issuing uniform citations for violations of Meridian City Code;
and providing the Meridian City animal shelter, to include adequate physical
accommodations, materials, and staffing to provide basic housing, feeding, watering,
vaccination, and supervision of animals impounded therein. IHS shall provide animal code
enforcement, emergency services, animal welfare services, field services, shelter services,
responsible animal ownership services, and other services as described in Exhibit A. Meridian
may contract separately with IHS for the provision of any additional services.
II. COMPENSATION;FEES.
A. Payment amount and method. For IHS's performance of services as contemplated by
this Agreement, Meridian agrees to pay IHS the sum of seven hundred seventy-one
thousand, and four hundred seventy-four dollars ($771,474.00). Meridian shall pay this
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amount to IHS in twelve (12) equal monthly installments, each installment payable on or
before the 15th of each month during the term of this Agreement.
B. FY27 increase. If IHS seeks to increase the amount due for services to be provided to
Meridian in fiscal year 2028, IHS shall provide to Meridian the proposed increased
amount no later than May 1, 2027, and shall provide a presentation to Meridian City
Council explaining the proposed increase by June 15, 2027.
C. Impound fees; boarding and veterinary fees. IHS shall collect, and shall remit fees
collected to Meridian no later than the 101h day of the following month, 100% of all
animal impound fees, as set forth in Meridian's fee schedule, as set forth in Exhibit C, or
as may be amended by Meridian, after consulting IHS, in accordance with Idaho Code
section 63-1311A. IHS shall be authorized to establish, collect, and retain reasonable and
necessary fees for boarding and veterinary services.
D. Dog license fees. IHS shall issue dog licenses and collect applicable license fees on
behalf of Meridian. IHS shall remit to Meridian a portion of animal licensing fees as set
forth in Exhibit D.
III. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
A. Term. The term of this Agreement is from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
B. Independent contractor. In all matters between the Parties pertaining to this
Agreement, the relationship between Meridian and IHS shall be that of principal and
independent contractor. Neither IHS nor any person performing work on behalf of IHS
shall be deemed to be an employee of Meridian. The selection and supervision of IHS's
personnel performing work pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the sole discretion of
IHS. Neither IHS nor any person performing work on behalf of IHS shall be deemed to
acquire any of the rights, privileges,powers, or advantages of an employee of Meridian,
or vice versa; however, those persons performing work on behalf of IHS shall act as a
limited agent on behalf of Meridian, which limited agency granted herein shall be strictly
limited to performance under this Agreement, as expressly set forth herein, and shall not
extend to any other purpose.
C. Audits. At any time during normal business hours and as often as Meridian may deem
necessary, there shall be made available to Meridian for examination all IHS's records
concerning all matters covered by this Agreement. IHS shall permit Meridian to audit,
examine, and make excerpts or transcripts from such records, and to make audits of all
contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, and other data relating to all matters covered by
this Agreement. At its own expense, Meridian may conduct a fiscal year audit of all
expenses and revenues and services provided hereunder. Any auditor engaged by
Meridian must use generally accepted auditing standards. IHS shall maintain books,
records, reports, and accounts adequate to allow an auditor to evaluate fully, assess, and
audit IHS's performance of the Scope of Service.
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D. Compliance with laws. In the performance of services under this Agreement, IHS shall
comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances in
effect or promulgated during the term of this Agreement. This obligation shall include
timely payment of all taxes and license fees.
E. Non-waiver. Failure by the representatives of any of the Parties to, at any time, enforce
or require strict compliance with any terms or conditions of this Agreement shall not
constitute a waiver of, or affect, or impair such terms or conditions in any way; nor shall
such failure affect the rights of the Parties to avail themselves at any time of such
remedies as they may have for any breach of such terms or conditions against another
Party.
F. Indemnification. IHS shall indemnify, save, hold harmless, and defend Meridian from,
for, and against any and all direct or third-party claims, actions,judgments, damages,
injuries to persons or property, losses, liabilities, and expenses caused by, or arising out
of an act or omission of IHS or IHS's officers, employees, agents, servants, and
volunteers in connection with IHS's performance under this Agreement and not caused
by or arising out of the tortious conduct of any of Meridian or their respective officers,
officials, employees, agents, servants, and volunteers, or Meridian's code that is deemed
unconstitutional or in conflict with state or federal law. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in this Agreement, the liability of Meridian is at all times strictly limited and
controlled by the provisions of the Idaho Tort Claims Act, Idaho Code Sections 6-901
through 6-929, inclusive, as or hereafter amended. Nothing herein shall be deemed a
waiver of any privilege, immunity,protection, or defense afforded to Meridian as a
political subdivision of the state of Idaho,under the Idaho Constitution, the Idaho Tort
Claims Act, or any other applicable law, and shall not be construed to waive any such
protections, which are hereby expressly retained.
G. Insurance.
1. Standard Insurance Coverages and Limits of Liability Required:
a. Worker's Compensation Insurance. Where required by law, IHS shall have
and maintain during the term of this Agreement, Worker's Compensation
Insurance, including Employer's Liability, meeting the statutory requirements of
the state of Idaho. Employer's Liability insurance in the following minimum
amounts:
Bodily Injury by Accident $100,000 each accident
Bodily Injury by Disease $500,000 policy limit
Bodily Injury by Disease $100,000 each employee
If any work is sublet, IHS shall require its subcontractors to provide proof of
Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance.
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b. Commercial General Liability. IHS shall have and maintain throughout the
Agreement term, Commercial General Liability Insurance, with the following
minimum limits of liability:
General Aggregate $2,000,000
Product/Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000
Personal & Advertising Injury Liability $1,000,000
Per Occurrence $1,000,000
Fire Legal Liability $ 50,000
c. Automobile Liability Insurance. For all owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles,
IHS shall maintain throughout the Agreement term, Business Automobile
Liability insurance providing bodily injury and property damage liability
coverage for a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000)per occurrence limit.
Business Automobile Liability insurance shall be written on a standard ISO policy
form, or equivalent,providing coverage for liability arising out of owned, hired,
or non-owned vehicles in connection with this Agreement.
2. Additional Insured. IHS shall include Meridian as an additional insured party to all
of the insurance coverage listed above.
3. No Limitation of Liability. Insurance coverage and limits of liability as specified
herein are minimum coverage and liability requirements only. Nothing in this
Agreement's requirements for minimum insurance coverage shall be interpreted to
limit or release the liability of IHS or any of IHS's insurers. IHS's insurance policy
shall include a"separation of insureds" or"severability" clause that applies coverage
separately to each insured and additional insured, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability. IHS's insurance policy shall not contain any provisions,
exclusion, or endorsement that limits, bars, or effectively precludes Meridian from
coverage or asserting a claim under IHS's insurance policy on the basis that the
coverage or claim is brought by an insured or additional insured against an insured or
additional insured under the policy. Failure to comply with any of the requisite
insurance provisions shall be a material breach of this Agreement and grounds for
termination of the Agreement or, if applicable, and at the discretion of Meridian, shall
serve as grounds for Meridian to procure or renew insurance coverage with any
related costs of premiums to be repaid by IHS or offset against the payment due from
Meridian to IHS.
4. Evidence of insurance. IHS shall provide the following as evidence of insurance:
a. A certificate of liability insurance evidencing coverages, limits of liability, and
other terms and conditions as specified herein. In the "Certificate Holder" field of
the certification of insurance, the City of Meridian shall be written in; and
b. An attached designated additional insureds endorsement or blanket additional
insureds wording to the required insurance policies that names each of Meridian.
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At any time upon Meridian's request, IHS shall also cause to be timely furnished a
copy of declarations pages and schedules of forms and endorsements. If Meridian
tenders a claim or lawsuit for defense and indemnity invoking additional insured
status, and the insurer either denies the tender or issues a reservation of rights letter,
IHS shall also cause a complete and certified copy of the requested policy to be
timely furnished to Meridian.
5. Notice of cancellation or modification; renewal. IHS's certificates of insurance
shall be signed by an authorized representative of the issuing insurance carrier and
shall state that the issuing company shall provide the Parties with a minimum of thirty
(30) days' written notice prior to canceling or reducing any of the policies or limits
required by this Agreement. Renewal certificates or binders must be provided to the
Parties a minimum of five (5) days prior to the effective date of the renewal. If
binders are used, they must be replaced by appropriate insurance certificates no later
than thirty(30) days after the effective date.
G. Termination.
1. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve the Parties of their obligations or
liability to each other incurred prior to the expiration of this Agreement.
2. This Agreement shall terminate between Meridian and IHS upon the following
events:
a. Meridian or IHS gives the other Party written notice of termination, which
termination shall be effective on the first day of the calendar month that is at least
ninety (90) calendar days after delivery of such notice of termination;
b. Meridian fails to appropriate adequate funds for this Agreement in its budget for
the fiscal year, in which case Meridian shall notify IHS of any non-appropriation
of funds within thirty(30)business days of such non-appropriation; or
c. Meridian and IHS agree, in writing, to terminate this Agreement.
H. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties with
respect to its subject matter, and this Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and
understandings, whether written or oral, with respect to its subject matter.
I. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by mutual written agreement
signed by the authorized representative of each Party.
J. Notices. Each Party shall deliver all communications in writing either in person, by U.S.
mail,postage prepaid, by email, addressed to the other Party as set forth below:
Idaho Humane Society City of Meridian
ATTN: Chief Executive Officer ATTN: City Clerk
1300 S. Bird St. 33 E. Broadway Avenue
Boise, Idaho 83709 Meridian, Idaho 83642
jrosenthal@idahohumanesociety.org cityclerk@meridiancity.org
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Either Party may change its notice address by notifying the other Party as described in
this section.
K. Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any dispute or litigation arising from this Agreement or
its subject matter, the prevailing party in such dispute or litigation may recover its costs
and reasonable attorneys' fees as may be provided by applicable Idaho law.
L. Assignment; Subcontract. Neither IHS nor Meridian may assign or subcontract any of
their rights or obligations under this Agreement without first obtaining the written
consent of the other.
M. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in
accordance with the laws of the state of Idaho. Venue for any action brought pursuant to
this Agreement shall be in the Fourth Judicial District of the State of Idaho, in and for
Ada County.
N. Non-Discrimination. In performing the services required herein, neither IHS nor its
subcontractors shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, or disability.
O. Severability. Any section or provision of this Agreement that is held invalid by a court
of competent jurisdiction shall be stricken, and the remainder of this Agreement shall
continue in full effect.
P. Exhibits.All exhibits to this Agreement are incorporated by reference and made a part of
this Agreement as if the exhibits were set forth in their entirety in this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the authorized agent or representatives of Meridian and IHS
execute this Agreement and make it effective on the date first written above.
IDAHO HUMANE SOCIETY:
By:
Dr. Jeff Rosenthal, Chief Executive Officer
CITY OF MERIDIAN: ATTEST:
By:
Robert E. Simison, Mayor 6-2-2026 Chris Johnson, City Clerk - -
2026
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. SERVICES. IHS shall be responsible for selecting and training adequate and qualified staff to
carry out all of the following services in a professional manner:
A. Animal Code Enforcement. IHS shall provide animal code enforcement services seven
(7) days per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In performing animal code enforcement
duties, IHS shall:
1. Timely and thoroughly investigate all complaints and calls for animal enforcement
service, and as contemporaneously as possible, draft clear and complete reports
sufficient to support the prosecution of the offense. For any cases involving
dangerous animals or nuisance violations (e.g., bites, barking, aggressive behavior,
vicious dog, etc.) search IHS's internal case management database for any prior
incidents involving the same suspect animal-owner and/or animal. If prior incidents
are discovered, a reference to such priors shall be included in the current investigation
report.
2. Collect available evidence at the time of investigation and shall include it with the
corresponding reports as may be necessary.
3. Timely file all citations and reports with the Court and/or prosecutor, as appropriate.
4. Upon request, timely provide to Meridian copies of the citation, reports, or evidence.
5. Appear on time for all court hearings and trials and shall be fully prepared to testify,
including reviewing all relevant reports, photographs, audio recordings, video
recordings, and other records and evidence.
6. Comply with subpoenas and notify the prosecutor at the earliest opportunity of any
scheduling conflicts that may prevent the appearance of a subpoenaed IHS employee
at a scheduled court date or meeting.
7. Provide to Meridian an accurate telephone contact list containing the names, titles and
direct office telephone numbers of IHS CEO, CFO, Director of Animal Control, and
Dispatch. IHS shall provide Meridian updated contact lists within thirty (30) days of
any changes.
8. Return all telephone messages and emails within forty-eight(48) hours of receipt of
the message or email.
B. Emergency Services. IHS shall provide emergency services twenty-four(24) hours per
day, seven(7) days per week. For purposes of this Agreement, "Emergency Services"
shall include field calls for the following:
1. Injured stray dog or cat;
2. Dog bite or cat bite with animal still at-large;
3. Dog bite requiring quarantine of the animal;
4. Vicious or dangerous dog with the dog still at-large, constituting a threat to persons or
domesticated animals;
5. Animal caught in a trap that is making a disturbance, or that is injuring itself,
6. Dog, cat, or livestock causing traffic safety issue;
7. Animal cruelty violations;
8. Dangerous animal at-large;
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9. Exotic animals and wildlife;
10. Multiple calls received on the same non-emergency animal-related problem (IHS
officer to be on-call, and police dispatch will evaluate the circumstances to determine
whether to respond); and
11. Request from a law enforcement agency, received after the hours of regular
enforcement services, for assistance with an animal.
C. Animal Welfare Services. IHS shall provide animal welfare services in Meridian,
including investigating complaints, responding to calls for service,patrolling (as time and
personnel permit), issuing citations to suspected violators, following through on such
citations by appearing to testify in court as appropriate, apprehending and impounding
stray and other animals, and picking up small dead domesticated or wild animals within
public areas. Large wild animals will be referred to Fish and Game. Animal Welfare
Services shall also include:
1. Impoundment of free-roaming animals to protect the public from animal attacks,
bites, and accidents.
2. Protection of public health through animal disease surveillance in conjunction with
the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
3. Quarantine of disease-suspect and bite case animals.
4. Participation in local disaster planning to address animal-related issues.
5. Enforcing animal cruelty statutes and codes.
6. Transporting injured animals to IHS's veterinary hospital or other critical care
facilities.
7. Removing and dispositing of dead animals, whether wild or domesticated, from
public areas.
8. Referral to appropriate governmental agencies,private entities, and volunteer service
groups who respond to reports of injured wild animals and provide transportation of
such animals to veterinary hospitals or local wild animal rehabilitation facilities.
D. Field Services. The provision of field services include, without limitation, responding to
the following complaints and calls for service:
1. Dog at large.
2. Trapped dog.
3. Livestock at large.
4. Excessive dog barking.
5. Unlicensed dog.
6. Dog or cat without rabies vaccination.
7. Dogs threatening a person or domestic animal.
8. Dog or cat bite.
9. Injured or sick stray dog, cat, or other domesticated animals.
10. Abandoned or mistreated animal.
11. Negligently confined animal.
12. Animal cruelty or neglect.
13. Dead dog, cat, or other animals (including wild animals).
14. Prohibited or dangerous mammal or reptile investigation.
15. Unsanitary premises (e.g., excessive animal waste) inspection.
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E. Shelter Services. IHS shelter services shall be open to the public seven (7) days per
week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For purposes of this Agreement, "Shelter Services"
shall include:
1. Maintaining a lost and found program for animals.
2. Holding stray or lost animals in accordance with the applicable Meridian ordinance.
3. Examining stray and lost animals for licenses or identification chips, and if a license
or chip is found, to make a reasonable attempt to return such animal to its owner.
4. Coordinating with IHS's veterinary clinic to ensure that all dogs and cats are spayed
or neutered prior to adoption.
F. Responsible Animal Ownership Services. IHS shall provide services to support the goal
of responsible animal ownership in the respective territorial limits of Meridian, including
public information and education, making recommendations to Meridian regarding
needed changes in policies, fees, and ordinances, and other community animal welfare
matters. IHS shall strive to reduce animal-related violations and increase voluntary
compliance with animal-related provisions. Further, IHS shall:
1. Provide court-ordered humane animal education classes to individuals convicted of
animal cruelty and neglect regularly(no less frequently than every sixty(60) days).
IHS may charge a fee for such humane animal education classes, which is paid by the
individuals who attend such classes.
2. Promote animal adoptions.
3. Continually educate the public regarding the benefits of spaying or neutering pets.
4. Issue Meridian dog licenses in accordance with this Agreement.
5. Promote citizen compliance with dog license requirements.
Il. RECORDKEEPING,ACCOUNTING,AND REPORTING.
A. Operations records. IHS shall prepare and maintain complete and accurate records
regarding its performance of Scope of Services, including, without limitation, records of
the disposition of any animal picked up by IHS,by a Meridian employee, or by a private
citizen and then delivered to IHS ("Impounded Animal").
B. Separate accounting. IHS shall maintain accurate and complete records of its operating
expenses in connection with the Scope of Services. IHS shall account for services
provided under this Agreement separately from other functions to the extent
administratively feasible, and shall establish a reasonable basis for allocated costs.
C. Records of fees. IHS shall maintain accurate and complete records of the fees it collects
on behalf of each of Meridian.
D. Annual Report. IHS shall provide a written annual report, no later than January 31 of
each year to each of Meridian. The annual report shall include the information provided
in Exhibit B, and:
1. Documentation showing the current service levels in Meridian in comparison to a
three-year average baseline.
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2. Projected target service levels for the next twelve (12) months.
3. Number of field calls within the jurisdictions of Meridian, sorted by call category.
4. Average response times to calls for service within Meridian.
5. Number of citations issued for animal code violations.
6. Number of Impounded Animals.
7. Number of days Impounded Animals were boarded.
8. Number of Impounded Animals returned to the owner.
9. Number of animals adopted.
10. Number of Meridian dog licenses issued by IHS.
E. In-person presentation. Meridian may request that IHS present the annual report to
Meridian City Council. IHS shall provide such presentation within thirty(30) days of the
request.
F. Requested reports. Meridian may request that IHS provide reports or documentation in
addition to the annual report as may be necessary to assist Meridian in its budgeting
process. IHS shall timely respond to all Meridian requests for reports and documents.
G. Standard Operating Procedures. IHS shall develop internal standard operating
procedures and policies ("SOPS")related to the services provided under this Agreement.
All applicable IHS employees are to be trained on these SOPS. Upon request, IHS shall
produce a current and accurate written copy of such SOPS.
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF ANNUAL REPORT
ANNUAL REPORT
Meridian
Idaho Humane Society Annual Statistics
For the Calendar Year Ended December 31, 2025
Meridian
2025 3-Year Projection
Average
City/County Field Calls divided by category:
Aggressive
Attack
Barking
Bite
Dead/Injured
Dog at Large
Large/Small Animal Cruelty/Neglect
Miscellaneous
Pickup-Cat
Pickup-Dog
Loose Livestock
Wildlife Related Calls
Extra Patrol
Barrister/Sheriff's Office/City Hall,etc
Total number of calls
IHS average response times to Priority Calls for Service-Minutes
Number of city licenses sold by IHS
Number of Citations issued for Animal Code Violations
Number of Letters issued for Barking Dogs and other violations
Number of Education/Warnings issued for Animal Code Violations
Number of reports written
Number of animals handled
Number of animals impounded
Number of animals returned to owner
Live Release rate total
Cats
Dogs
Number of cats adopted
Number of dogs adopted
Number of spay/neuter procedures performed
Number of animals fostered
Number of animals adopted
Number of volunteer hours logged
Humane Education program youth reached approx.
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EXHIBIT C
CITY OF MERIDIAN IMPOUND FEES
Fee Name Description Amount
Impound Fee—Dog Cost of services necessary to capture a dog at large $50.00
in Meridian and impound it at the IHS facility.
Impound Fee —Dog Cost of services necessary to capture a dog at large $75.00
bite case or vicious in Meridian and impound it at the IHS facility, where
dog the dog has bitten a person or another animal, and/or
is reported to be vicious.
Impound Fee— Cat Cost of services necessary to process cat into shelter, $15.00
where animal is captured in Meridian is dropped off
at the IHS facility.
Impound Fee— Cost of services necessary to capture livestock or $150.00
Livestock or large large animal in Meridian and impound it at the IHS
animal facility.
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EXHIBIT D
DOG LICENSING DESIGNEE AGREEMENT
The City of Meridian hereby authorizes and empowers IHS to issue dog licenses on behalf of
Meridian in accordance with all applicable provisions of Meridian City Code and the following
terms:
A. Issuance of dog licenses: IHS shall issue dog licenses only after verification of compliance
with all provisions of Meridian City Code section 6-2-3(A)(2), or any subsequent iteration
thereof, including, but not limited to:
1. Verification that the owner of any dog to be licensed is eligible for the license fee
sought to be paid, i.e., whether dog to be licensed is neutered or spayed.
2. Collection of appropriate license fee.
B. Rabies education. IHS shall provide to each dog owner to whom a dog license is issued
written information regarding the importance of vaccinating dogs against rabies.
C. Official log: IHS shall keep an official, monthly, written log of all dog licenses issued by
IHS on the form provided by City and shall keep such written log complete and current at
all times.
D. Administrative fee: City hereby authorizes IHS to collect and keep an administrative fee
of fifty percent(50%) of the amount of each dog license fee collected on City's behalf.
E. Monthly submission to City Clerk: City shall provide dog license tags to IHS. At the
end of each month during the term of this Agreement, IHS shall submit to the Meridian
City Clerk:
1. All dog license fees collected by IHS on City's behalf, and
2. A true and correct copy of the IHS's monthly log, completed in full. Such fees and log
shall be submitted to the Meridian City Clerk no later than the tenth (IOth) day of the
month following the month for which the fees were collected and the monthly log
completed.
F. Remission of discrepancy: If, following the Meridian City Clerk's review and accounting
of IHS's issuance of dog licenses,the Meridian City Clerk notifies IHS of a discrepancy in
fees collected and data reported by IHS in the log or quantity of unissued tags, IHS shall
remit to City funds in the amount of such discrepancy. IHS's obligation to remit to City
funds in an amount corresponding to the number and type of dog licenses issued and the
number of unissued dog license tags returned to City shall not be excused for any reason,
regardless of IHS's assertion of loss, theft, misplacement, mistake, or mismanagement of
fees, tags, and/or data.
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EXHIBIT E
CERTIFICATIONS
1. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-2346, as applicable, IHS certifies that IHS is not currently
engaged in, and will not for the duration of this Agreement engage in, a boycott of goods
or services from Israel or territories under Israel's control.
2. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 18-8703, as applicable, IHS certifies that it is not, and will not
for the duration of this Agreement become, an abortion provider or an affiliate of an
abortion provider, as those terms are defined in the"No Public Funds for Abortion Act,"
Idaho Code §§ 18-8701 et seq.
3. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-2359,as applicable,IHS certifies that IHS is not a company
currently owned or operated by the government of China and will not for the duration of
this Agreement be owned or operated by the government of China.
4. IHS certifies that: (i) as of the Effective Date, it is not engaged in a "Boycott," as
defined in Idaho Code §67-2347A, of any individual or company because that
individual or company engages in or supports (a) the exploration, production,
utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacture of fossil fuel-based energy, timber,
minerals, hydroelectric power, nuclear energy, or agriculture, or (b) the manufacture,
distribution, sale, or use of any "Firearm," as defined in Idaho Code §18-3302(2)(d);
and(ii) it will not engage in any such boycott during the term of this Agreement.
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