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DocuSign Envelope ID: ECFECC85-FAA8-4879-BE41-DF27B75DEF03 <br /> [Departmental Use Only] <br /> TITLE: Claws, Inc <br /> FY: 2019-20 <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> CLAWS PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> This Agreement is made and entered by and between the County of Orange, a political subdivision <br /> of the State of North Carolina, 200 South Cameron Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278, <br /> and ("County"), by and through the Orange County Department of Animal Services and CLAWS, <br /> Inc. ("Provider"). <br /> WITNESSETH: <br /> WHEREAS, it is in the interests of the County that said program be assisted by the County and <br /> thereby enhance its availability to residents of the County,and said program addresses an important <br /> community services need,as identified by the Board of Commissioners; and <br /> WHEREAS, for the purpose and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the <br /> County hereby contracts for the services of the Provider, and the Provider agrees to provide the <br /> 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 conditions <br /> hereafter set forth, the County and Provider agree as follows: <br /> 1. Term of the Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2019, through <br /> June 30, 2020, unless terminated sooner as provided herein, and then renewable for a year <br /> (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021) for an additional term under the same terms and <br /> conditions upon prior written agreement by the Parties. <br /> 2. Scope of Services. Provider shall provide the following services: <br /> a. Public Information. Provider shall maintain a help and advice telephone and Internet <br /> connection for residents of Orange County to assist in resolving issues relating to <br /> wildlife. <br /> i. Provider will receive and refer calls seeking information about rabies,identifying <br /> what actions individuals should take with medical professionals and the health <br /> department to protect both pets and humans. <br /> ii. Provider shall immediately refer calls involving possible human and/or animal <br /> rabies exposure to Orange County Animal Services. <br /> iii. Provider will receive and respond to calls seeking rehabilitation for wildlife they <br /> have discovered near the home or yard,e.g.,deer fawn. These calls may not <br /> always result in the impoundment of wildlife and may only require information, <br /> including identification,potential dangers,or other appropriate actions. <br /> iv. At the written request of the Animal Services Director or his/her designee, <br /> provider will advise residents on specific cases. <br />