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[Departmental Use Only] <br /> TITLE: Claws, Inc <br /> FY: 2020-21 <br />NORTH CAROLINA <br /> CLAWS PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT <br />ORANGE COUNTY <br /> <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 /> <br />WITNESSETH: <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />2. Scope of Services. Provider shall provide the following services: <br /> <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 /> <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 86B60728-3121-4331-9090-EA4C87C3C102