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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE
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BY-LAW
BY-LAW NO. 1990 - 62
A BY-LAW TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STEVEN
NISBETT FOR SHALL ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR
A THREE-YEAR PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1991.
WHEREAS the Council
Kincardine advertised for
animal control services in
of The Corporation of the
proposals for the provision
the Town of Kincardine;
Town of
of small
NOW THEREFORE the Council for The Corporation of the Town of
Kincardine hereby ENACTS as follows:
1. THAT the proposal of Steven Nisbett dated June 21, 1990 be
hereby accepted.
2. THAT the mayor and clerk are hereby authorized to sign, on
behalf of The Corporation of the Town of Kincardine, the
agreement with Mr. Nisbett, cited as Schedule "A", attached
to and forming part of this by-law.
3. THAT this agreement shall remain in effect for a three-year
term, commencing January 1, 1991, provided it is not ended by
either party pursuant to the terms and conditions of said
agreement.
4. THAT this by-law be cited as the "Steven Nisbett as Small
Animal Control Officer, Appointment By-law 1990."
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 16th day of August, 1990.
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READ a THIRD TIME and FINALLY PASSED this 6th day of September,
1990.
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SCHEDULE "A" - AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made in duplicate this
1990.
òay of
BE'l'WEEN:
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE
(hereinafter called "the Town")
OF ~HE FIRST PART
- AND -
STEVEN NISBETT of the Township of Kincardine
in the County of Bruce
(hereinafter called "NISBETT")
OF THE SECOND PAR~
WITNESSETH that the parties hereto have agreed as tollows:
1. For the purposes of this agreement:
a)
"SMALL ANIMALS" means dogs, cats,
which are making a nuisance
Kincardine.
or other small animals
within the Town of
2. NISBETT is hereby appointed SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER tor
the Town of Kincardine.
3.
It shall be the duty of the SMALL ANHIAL cOlnROL OFFICLR to
enforce all the by-laws of the Town of Kincardine and all the
acts of the Provincial Legislature concerning the control of
animals.
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4. 'l'he SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER shall have all necessary
authority for the seizure and impounding of small animals as
may be required by the said by-laws or acts and shall take
instructions from the chairperson of the committee for
proection to Persons and property or in his/her absence the
clerk-administrator of the Town of Kincardine.
5.
a)
The SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER shall work a minimum of
15 hours per week, of which he shall patrol not less than
3 hours per day and not less than 4 days per week.
b) The SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER is required to notify
the police off ice when he has impounded any animals,
along with a description of said animal.
c) 'l'he SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER shall submi t to the
clerk's office no later than the 2nd day of each month,
a written statement of his activities for the past month
on the prescribed form.
6.
The SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER shall, in addition to his
normal patrol, be responsible for the care of all animals so
impounded in the TOWN's small animal shelter and be
responsible for the cleanliness of said shelter pursuant to
provincial regulations.
Dui tes of the SMALL AIH~ AL CON1'ROL OFFICER are appenàeà as
Schedule "B".
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SCHBPULE lOA- - Page 2
NISBETT AND TOWN
7. Cost of feeding and destroying the impounded animals shall be
borne by the TOWN with invoices submitted in the name of the
Town of Kincardine to the treasurer's office for payment.
8.
The SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER shall, at his own expense:
a) Supply transportation in the performance of his duties.
b) Dispose of the carcasses of dead dogs, cats, and other
animals subject to all health and other regulations.
9. The SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER shall have the cooperation
of the Kincardine Police Service when issuing any summons.
10. The term of this agreement shall be for three years,
commencing on the first day of January, 1991, and terminating
on the 31st day of December, 1993. This agreement may be
terminated by either party upon ninety (90) days' written
notice to the other.
11. The SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER shall be paid at the
following rates:
January 1 - December 31, 1991 -
$861.52 (eight hundred and
sixty-one dollars, and
fifty-two cents) per month
January 1 - December 31, 1992 -
$913.21 (nine hundred and
thirteen dollars, and
twenty-one cents) per month
January 1 - December 31, 1993 -
$968.00 (nine hundred and
sixty-eight dollars, and
no cents) per month
IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE
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SCHEDULE "8" - DUTIES OF SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Maintain every room in the pound in a clean condition.
Ensure that the pound is adequately ventilated.
Ensure that adequate heat is provided for the comfort of every
animal in the pound.
Ensure that every animal is properly identified and that a
complete record is maintained on each animal.
Pens are to be properly sanitized.
Properly clean and flush any gutter or drain in the pound.
Ensure that adequate lighting is provided in the pound.
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The folloowing method should be used in cleaning the pens:
a) Loose feces or urine to be removed from the pen.
b) Fecal material and dirt should be removed from walls and
floors of the pen by using a stiff bristleå broom or
handbrush.
c) Pen walls, floor and rest board shoulã be sprayed with
a suitable disinfectant.
d) The entire pen should then be rinsed with hot water.
e) Pen doors should be sanitized in a similar manner.
f) The floor area of the pen should be squeegied to remove
excess water.
g) Animals to be removed from their cages during cleaning
procedure.
9. Adequate amounts of suitable food and water are to be provided
to each animal.
10. Every container for feed or water shall be maintained in a
sanitary condition.
11. Impounded animals bearing identification are to be reporteà
to the nearest office of the Ontario Society tor the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or any Society affiliated
therewith.
12. Dispose of animals following the minimum redemption period
which shall not be less than three days, excluding the day on
which the animal was impounded and any holidays.
13. Euthaniasia of dogs must be performed in accordance with
Section 20, 21, and 22, Ontario Regulation 140/71.
14. Generally, the SMALL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER is responsible to
ensure the construction of the pound and care of the animals
in the pound are in accordance with Ontario Regulation 140/71
and the Animals for Research Act.
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