2014-420 Animal Services - CLAWS, Inc. for Public Information, Receiving and Rehabilitation of Wildlife $10,000

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abj4-yaL) lqh�i selv«f-5 [Departmental Use Only] TITLE: Claws, Inc. FY: 2014-15 NORTH CAROLINA CLAWS PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT ORANGE COUNTY This Agreement is made and entered by and between the County of Orange, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, 200 South Cameron Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278, and ("County"), by and through the Orange County Department of Animal Services and CLAWS, Inc. ("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 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 Provider agree as follows: 1. Term of the Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015, unless terminated sooner as provided herein, and then renewable for a year Quly 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) for an additional term under the same terms and conditions upon prior written agreement by the Parties. 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 refer calls seeking information about rabies, identifying what actions individuals should take with medical professionals and the health department to protect both pets and humans. ii. Provider will refer calls involving possible human exposure to rabies to the Orange County Health Department and calls involving the possible exposure of an animal to rabies to Orange County Animal Services. iii. Provider will receive and respond to calls seeking information about wildlife they have discovered near the home or yard,e.g.,deer fawn. This informati on includes identification,potential dangers,methods to encourage the animal to relocate,how to discourage pet/wildlife interactions, etc.