12-071 - King County - 2012-2017 Animal Control Services

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h. Contracting Cities may contract with King County for "Enhanced Control Services" through separate agreement (as set forth in Exhibit E); provided that a City may not purchase Enhanced Control Services under Option 1 as described in Exhibit E if such City is receiving a Transition Funding Credit, Shelter Credit, or licensing revenue support the cost of which is not reimbursed to the County. Part II: Shelter Services Shelter services include the general care, cleaning and nourishment of owner -released, lost or stray dogs, cats and other animals. Such services shall be provided 7 -days per week, 365 days per year at the County's animal shelter in Kent (the "Shelter") or other shelter locations utilized by the County, including related services described in this section. The County's Eastside Pet Adoption Center in the Crossroads area of Bellevue will be closed to the public. During 2013-2015, major maintenance of the Shelter will continue to be included in the Program costs allocated under this Agreement (as part of the central County overhead charges allocated to the Program), but no major renovation, upgrades or replacements of the Shelter established as a capital project within the County Budget are anticipated nor will any such capital project costs be allocated to the Contracting Cities in Service Years 2013-2015. 1. Shelter Services a. Services provided to animals will include enrichment, exercise, care and feeding, and reasonable medical attention. b. The Public Service Counter at the Shelter will be open to the public not less than 30 hours per week and not less than 5 days per week, excluding holidays and County designated furlough days, for purposes of pet redemption, adoption, license sales services and (as may be offered from time to time) pet surrenders. The Public Service Counter at the shelter may be open for additional hours if practicable within available resources. c. The County will maintain a volunteer/foster care function at the Shelter to encourage use of volunteers working at the shelter and use of foster families to provide fostering/transitional care between shelter and permanent homes for adoptable animals. d. The County will maintain an animal placement function at the Shelter to provide for and manage adoption events and other activities leading to the placement of animals in appropriate homes. e. Veterinary services will be provided and will include animal exams, treatment and minor procedures, spay/neuter and other surgeries. Limited Document Dated 5-29-12 21