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CLAWS PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT <br /> FY 2013-14 <br /> This Agreement made and entered into the -t6 day of April 2013, by and between the <br /> County of Orange, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, 200 South <br /> Cameron Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278, and ("County"), by and through the <br /> Orange County Department of Animal Services and CLAWS, Inc. ("Provider"). <br /> WITNESSETH: <br /> WHEREAS, it is in the interests of the County that said program be assisted by the County <br /> and thereby enhance its availability to residents of the County, and said program addresses <br /> an important community human services need, as identified by the Board of Commissioners; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, for the purpose and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, <br /> the County hereby contracts for the services of the Provider, and the Provider agrees to <br /> provide the services to the County in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and the mutual covenants and <br /> conditions hereafter set forth,the County and Provider agree as follows: <br /> 1. Term of the Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be for an initial period, <br /> beginning April 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2013. This Agreement, unless <br /> terminated as provided herein, shall automatically renew for an additional term of <br /> one year,beginning Julyl,2013 and ending June 30,2014,under the same terms. <br /> 2. Scope of Services. Provider shall provide the following services: <br /> a. Public Information. Provider shall maintain a help and advice telephone and <br /> Internet connection for residents of Orange County to assist in resolving issues <br /> relating to wildlife. <br /> i. Provider will receive and respond to calls seeking information about <br /> rabies,identifying what actions individuals should take with medical <br /> professionals and the health department to protect both pets and <br /> humans. <br /> ii. Provider will refer calls involving possible human exposure to rabies to <br /> the Orange County Health Department and calls involving the possible <br /> exposure of an animal to rabies to Orange County Animal Services. <br /> iii. Provider will receive and respond to calls seeking information about <br /> wildlife they have discovered near the home or yard, e.g., deer fawn. <br /> This information includes identification,potential dangers,methods to <br /> encourage the animal to relocate,how to discourage pet/wildlife <br /> interactions,etc. <br />