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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99 031 Animal Control - Contrac THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KINCARDlNE-BRUCE- TIVERTON . BY-LAW NO. 1999 - 31 A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL AND BY -LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF KINCARDINE-BRUCE- TIVERTON . WHEREAS the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Kincardine-Bruce- Tiverton deems it advisable to enter into a service contract for the provision of Animal Control and By-law Enforcement to the Township of Kincardine-Bruce-Tiverton. AND WHEREAS the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Kincardine- Bruce- Tiverton deems it advisable to enter into a contract with Frank Green, Central Services for the provision of these services; NOW THEREFORE the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Kincardine- Bruce- Tiverton ENACTS as follows: 1. That the Corporation of the Township of Kincardine-Bruce- Tiverton enter into a contract with Frank Green, Central Services to provide Animal Control and By-law Enforcement Services for the Municipality; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign, on behalf of The Corporation of the Township of Kincardine-Bruce-Tiverton the contract with Frank Green, Central Services attached to this by-law and to affix the corporate seal as and when required. . 4. This By-law shall come into full force and effect upon its final passage. 5. This By-law may be cited as the "Animal Control and By-law Enforcement Contract, By-law". READ THREE TIMES and FIN ALL Y PASSED this 21 st day of April, 1999. ~~ ./' M . NO. 1999 - 31 A BYLAW TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL AND BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF KINCARDINE-BRUCE-TIVERTON WHEREAS the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Kincardine-Bruce- Tiverton deems it advisable to enter into a service contract for the provision of Animal Control and By-law Enforcement to the Township of Kincardine-Bruce- Tiverton. AND WHEREAS the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Kincardine- Bruce- Tiverton deems it advisable to enter into a contract with Frank Green, Central Services for the provision of these services; NOW THEREFORE the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Kincardine- Bruce- Tiverton ENACTS as follows: 1. That the Corporation of the Township of Kincardine-Bruce- Tiverton enter into a contract with Frank Green, Central Services to provide Animal Control and By-law Enforcement Services for the Municipality; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign, on behalf of The Corporation of the Township of Kincardine-Bruce- Tiverton the contract with Frank Green, Central Services attached to this by-law and to affix the corporate seal as and when required. 4. This By-law shall come into full force and effect upon its final passage. 5. This By-law may be cited as the "Animal Control and By-law Enforcement Contract, By-law" . READ THREE TIMES and FINALLY PASSED this 21st day of April, 1999. Mayor Clerk .. , . e e e e .. . . .... . ,·.c.·-··.." _ .'_.~-'-". ,-- SCHEDULE 'A' TO BY-LAW NO. 1999-31 TIDS CONTRACT, Made in triplicate, this 21" day of April, 1999. BETWEEN: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSIDP OF KINCARDINE-BRUCE- TIVERTON herein referred to as "the Municipality" -and- FRANK GREEN, CENTRAL SERVICES herein referred to as "the Contractor" WHEREAS the Municipality is desirous of arranging for the provision of animal control and by-law enforcement services for its residents to be offered by a provider independent of the Municipality; AND WHEREAS the Contractor has offered to provide the necessary equipment and provide all services required by the Municipality for the purposes of offering to its residents the provision of animal control and by-law enforcement services; NOW THEREFORE WITNESSETH in consideration of the recitals, the covenants contained herein, and the sum of Two Dollars ($2.00) mutually exchanged between the parties, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows: 1.0 DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Contract: 1.1 "Council" means the Council of the Municipality 1.2 "Clerk" means the Clerk of the Township of Kincardine-Bruce-Tiverton, or any person duly appointed by Council to act in her absence and on her behalf for the purposes of this Contract or generally. -:' , , . - ,... c'." ",.- Animal Control & By-law Enforcement Contract Page 2 of 6 1.3 "Emefl!encv Service" means responding to calls: (a) Advising of an injured dog in a public place or a location other than that of its owner: (b) Advising that a dog is running at large and has bitten or poses a threat to humans, livestock or domestic animals; (c) From a police officer, resident; or; municipal employee advising of a dog acting in a manner that could indicate infection by rabies. 2.0 SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED - . a The contractor shall provide to the municipality all services required to operate an animal control system for the municipality and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, agrees to: 2.1 Maintain an operating base where routine calls can be received between at least the hours of 0800 to 1800 hours seven days per week including statutory holidays; 2.2 Patrol the geographical area of the municipality to fulfill the duties under this contract for a minimum of two patrols per month &om November 1 - March 30 and four patrols per month ITom April 1 - October 31 for the purpose of seeking out dogs running at large and to remove to a location approved by the municipality. Should subsequent investigation determine the owner of such dog, and indicate that there has been a breach of any of the municipal bylaws or other relevant provincial or federal statutes or regulations, then to take the action set out in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) under Section 2.6. For the purpose of such patrol the Contractor shall make available a patrol vehicle 2.3 Provide emergency service on a twenty-four hour basis through a telephone service, either the Contractor's own telephone service, or a private telephone answering service. The telephone service shall be accessible by all residents within the geographical area of the municipality without long distance charges. 2.4 Provide "24 hours a day" emergency service to cover all emergencies, including but not limited to rabies calls, severe dog bites or attacks, injured dog calls - other emergency calls at the discretion of senior staff. 2.5 Maintain records of all animals "picked-up" and the ultimate disposal or completion of each case. 2.6 Investigate all complaints ITom municipal staff, the police or residents of the municipality of any stray dogs running at large in the municipality. Should the investigation reveal a breach of any of the by-laws of the municipality then the Contractor shall: (a) utilize the best possible effort to remove such dogs to such locations approved by the municipality. (b) assist in the laying an information with respect to the bylaw and attend to give evidence on the prosecution for the offence, should prosecution proceed. <c'¥"' ".iO!JH"'~-'~~',,- : "''''''~'''' r. -'~~!!:' "'" ....-.~.~.,__~.,,'T~~~j:."!';t'«<:';:i"";"~"'".~;:",...·. ,_ """7"''?~'''''-''''''':~.:ê'i..".",,~..--'''--;_''.' .~~_,:...«;;,*o/_~.~:!.,...: .-'" ", --, .-~?~: ",..."y:","" Animal Control & By-law Enforcement Contract Page 3 of 6 2.7 Provide to the Clerk or designee a monthly Report, in a form satisfactory to the Clerk, of all of the activities of the Contractor for that period. Such Report to be submitted prior to the third Thursday of each month. e 2.8 The Contractor shall use his best effort to require of all owners of dogs which the Contractor determines are unlicensed, to purchase the required license prior to return of such unlicensed dog to the owner. 2.9 . 2.10 As part of the patrols conducted under the terms of this contract, or by way of special direction and request rrom the municipality to enforce the municipal traffic and parking bylaws by issuing parking violation tickets provided by the municipality. Such tickets are only to be issued by the persons who have been authorized to do so by appointment as Municipal By-law By-law Enforcement Officers, such appointment to be made by bylaw of the municipality. 2.9.1. Such patrols to be carried out in Ward 1 on a weekly basis of up to 7 hours total for the issuance of violation tickets and the administrative function thereof; and, in Ward 2 and Ward 3 for a period of up to 2 hours per week for the issuance of violation tickets and the administrative function thereof. To do all things necessary to enforce the following municipal by-laws: (I) Property Standards; (2) Hawkers & Peddlers; (3) Traffic & Parking; (4) Food Vending Carts; (5) Rerreshment Vehicle Licensing; (6) Sidewalk Vending; (7) Animal Control By-laws; (8) Others as may be required, all as amended &om time to time by the municipality. 3.0 PAYMENT: For the provision of all of the services set out above: e 3.1 The Municipality shall pay to the Contractor an hourly rate of $13.50 for Winter and Summer Patrols and By-law Enforcement. 3.2 The Municipality shall pay an emergency fee of $55.00 plus applicable taxes for emergency services re injured dog/animal calls, biting incidents requiring quarantine procedures, and picking up stray dogs. 3.3 It will be the practice of the municipality to conduct a "dog tag sales blitz" in each Ward, &om time to time. 3.4 The Contractor shall be paid at the current municipal mileage rate for travel incurred during the course of fulfilling the services heretofore noted. 3.5 The Contractor shall be paid an administration fee of $110.00 per month. 3.6 All payments to the Contractor shall be made out of funds under the control of the Municipality in its public capacity and no member of Council, nor any officer or employee of the Municipality is to be held in any way personally liable or responsible to the Contractor in any manner whatsoever. - 'fl. ., ",... 4.0 - e e e . ;,,: .;~. .""!.",,, "'-';'~,:.,- . i~- , Animal Control & By-law Enforcement Contract Page 4 of 6 EMPLOYEES OF THE CONTRACTOR. 4.1 While the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all obligations under this Contract under his personal control the Contractor shall be at liberty to employ such subcontractors, agents or employees (herein collectively referred to as "Contractor's staff') as the Contractor deems necessary to complete all obligations under this contract, provided that prior to employment of any such staff, the Contractor obtains the consent of the Municipality expressed by by-law. It is specifically agreed that the granting of such consent does not in any way relieve the Contractor of his personal liability under this contract, or his personal responsibility for the fulfillment of each and every term thereof Notwithstanding the employment of such staff the Contractor shall in person or through an accredited agent (notice of whom shall be given to the Town) receive all notices, communications, orders, instructions or legal service. 4.2 The Contractor shall only employ staff: (a) who are fully trained and qualified for any animal control and municipal by-law enforcement duties that they may be required to undertake, (b) if required to operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of the service provisions under this contract, such staff shall hold a valid driver's license which must remain in good standing during all times that such staff complete duties under this Contract; and, (c) staff who have been duly appointed, and remain appointed as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers. by by-law of Council. 4.3 The Contractor shall supply to the Clerk a list of all staff who are working or who the Contractor intends to have work on his behalf to complete services under this contract, and the telephone number of such staff, and the particular duties that they are to perform. In the event that such staff hold an F.A.C, license, the Clerk shall be provided with a copy of the license showing the license number. 4.4 The Contractor shall at all times pay, or cause to be paid, any assessment or compensation required to be paid for his staff pursuant to the Workers' Compensation Act, and upon failure to do so the municipality may pay such assessment or compensation on behalf of the Contractor and shall deduct or collect such expenses under the terms of this Contract. 4.5 The Contractor shall ensure that while providing any services required to fulfill this contract, he shall comply at the minimum with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and municipal Health and Safety Policies and any other applicable Health and Safety Legislation. 4.6 The Contractor shall provide an identifying uniform and a name tag and a generic form of "municipal by-law enforcement" crest, including words to indicate that himself and such staff is employed privately and providing services on behalf of the municipality. 'The form of such identification shall be approved by the municipality. f. . .- ....... 5.0 ".'''''', ..·,·-"~_T.,:,~_..:..>.;,<",' -,' -< ", "'~_.''''':'~ ,--".-',!: ~~.',·;~"",.~_.C1"_' Animal Control & By-law Enforcement Contract Page 5 of 6 EOUlPMENT: . 5.1 6.0 TERM: The contractor shall provide at his expense and risk, all the necessary vehicles, equipment and materials required to fully provide the services set out in Paragraph 2.0 herein without limiting the generality of the foregoing including communication equipment to allow contact with appropriate municipal officials. 6.1 This Contract may be terminated within 90 days written notice by either party. 7.0 INSURANCE 7.1 e The Contractor shall carry a policy, under a comprehensive form to insure automobile liability for the vehicle of himself and any of the Contractor's staff providing the services under this contract. The policy shall cover all operations and shall have limits of not less than two million dollars (2,000,000) inclusive of bodily injury, liability and property damage liability. 7.2 The Municipality shall carry on behalf of the contractor a comprehensive general liability policy to cover Animal Control and By-Law Enforcement operations for the Township of Kincardine-Bruce-Tiverton, in addition to any other policies required, with limits of at least two million dollars ($2,000,000) to cover bodily injury, liability and property damage. 8.0 INDEMNIFICATION 8.1 e 9.0 NOTICE The Contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless the municipality rrom and against all actions, suits, claims and demands of any kind which may be brought against or made upon the municipality, its officers and employees which may sustain, incur or become liable for arising out of any of the actions taken by the Contractor or his staff in carrying its obligation under this contract including any such actions, suits, claims and demands arising out of the negligence of the Contractor or his staff. 9.1 Any notice required or permitted to be given for the purposes of this contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given if personally delivered or delivered by registered mail as follows: . MuniciDalitv Township of Kincardine-Bruce- Tiverton Contractor Frank Green - Central Services RR #3 PAISLEY, Ontario NOG2NO 707 Queen Street, Kincardine, Ontario N2Z1Z9 Attention: Municipal Clerk . ;:. . .. e e e 01.·" ~.~,. r· Animal Control & By-law Enforcement Contract Page 6 of 6 10.0 CONTRACT BINDING 10.1 This contract shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the municipality, its successors and assigns. 10.2 This contract shall further enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Contractor herein, his heirs, executors, successors and assigns. 10.3 In the event that any court of competent jurisdiction declares any section of this contract to be void or ultra-vires, every other section shall be deemed to still be in effect and binding between the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Municipality has hereto affixed its corporate seal attested by the hands of its mayor and clerk this 21st day of April, 1999. The CONTRACTOR has hereunto set his hands this 21st day of April. 1999. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED ) in the presence of ) ) ) THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF KINCARDINE-BRUCE- TIVERTON ./ ~/<""""'" ) per~~~"'C-;~\ ) ~ ~~ : :.: ~ ~~.. .~ ~ ) per: ':;:? J'::, ~~-_. ..-;.-. '.' .,.- ''':_'/'''~~~. .~<,~ลก- (--- ra. t\.n I ~ 0-0 ~I' ~ ~I~ ~ \.'":,.... "" , Clerk - Rosaline Grahãm-o -~ .c~.- ..' "/..--'.r'/",>'~/~' ' ) ) ) CENTRAL SERVICES ~ per: ~ ) ~-m