2012-379 Animal Services - Triangle Wildlife Rehabilitation Centerl to Provide Public Information, Rejibiliate wildlife staff training $10,000

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TRIANGLE WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CLINIC PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT FY 2012-13 This Agreement,made and entered into the_day of October 2012,by and between the County of Orange,a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina,200 South Cameron Street,Hillsborough,North Carolina, 27278, ("County"),by and through the Orange County Department of Animal Services and Triangle Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, located at 1417 Seaton Road, Durham, NC 27713 ("Provider"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, it is in the interests of the County that said program be assisted by the County and thereby enhance its availability to residents of the County,and said program addresses an important community human services need,as identified by the Board of Commissioners;and WHEREAS, for the purpose and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth,the County hereby contracts for the services of the Provider, and the Provider agrees to provide the services to the County in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE,in consideration of the above and the mutual covenants and conditions hereafter set forth,the County and Triangle Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic,Inc.agree as follows: 1. Term of the Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be a program year beginning July 1,2012 to June 30,2013. 2. Scope of Services. Provider shall provide the following services: a. Public Information. Provider shall maintain a help and advice telephone and Internet connection for residents of Orange County to assist in resolving issues relating to wildlife. i. Provider will receive and respond to calls seeking information about rabies,and what actions individuals should take with medical professionals and the health department to protect both pets and humans. ii. Provider will receive and respond to calls seeking information about wildlife they have discovered near the home or yard,e.g.,deer fawn. This information includes identification,potential dangers,methods to encourage the animal to relocate,how to discourage pet/wildlife interactions,etc. iii. Provider will receive and respond to calls seeking information on removal or trapping of nuisance wildlife,and provide information on any laws governing trapping,as well as possible dangers to both the relocated animal and those in area of relocation when disease,parasites,viruses,or similar problematic issues are introduced to a naive population. iv. Provider will provide information to Orange County businesses seeking assistance with an animal that has entered a building,has babies in awkward areas such as inside equipment,or has otherwise created a problem for the business. Provider will provide information on how to encourage a wild animal to voluntarily relocate or leave an area and may refer the party in regard to removal of the animal. v. Provider will receive calls and acts as a resource regarding disease outbreaks such as West Nile virus,White-nose Syndrome,Salmonella spp.,and waterfowl botulism. b. Receiving and Rehabilitation of Wildlife. Provider shall be available to all residents of Orange County seven days a week,year-round to provide assistance with injured,orphaned,or ill wildlife. i. Provider will accept and care for all Native avian species and non-venomous reptiles from residents of Orange County as allowed by the State of North Carolina. ii. Provider may refer mammals as needed to other qualified rehabilitators as allowed by the State of North Carolina.