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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: APRIL 22, 2013
AGENDA #: 5G
PREPARED BY: JANE KANSIER, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
PRESENTED BY: JANE KANSIER
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR 2013-2016 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH 4
PAWS ANIMAL CONTROL LLC FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES THERE-
FORE
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to request City Council approval of an agree-
ment for Animal Control services with 4 Paws Animal Control, LLC.
Histo
Every community is responsible for the administration of the dangerous and po-
tentially dangerous dog provisions of Minnesota Statutes 347.50 to 347.56. More
specifically, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 347.565, "Applicability" states as follows,
"Sections 347.50 to 347.56 must be enforced by animal control authorities or law
enforcement agencies, whether or not these sections have been adopted into lo-
cal ordinance." According to MS 347.50, an "Animal Control Authority" means "an
agency of the state, county, municipality or other government subdivision of the
state which is responsible for animal control operations in its jurisdiction." Since
no agency is specifically designated as the "animal control authority," the Statute I
places the responsibility on local units of government. I
In 2003, Prior Lake, the County and a number of other Scott County communities �
tried to put together a multi-community animal control program. We found that the
cost of a joint program actually exceeded the costs most of us pay through a pri-
vate contractor like 4 Paws Animal Control Service.
Prior Lake has contracted with 4 Paws Animal Control Service for numerous
years, because, until around 2010, 4 Paws was the only vendor willing to offer an-
imal control service in Scott County. When the City became aware of another
vendor located in the area in 2010, we issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for
Animal Control Services. 4 Paws was the only vendor to submit a proposal, and
was subsequently awarded a 3 year contract beginning May, 2010.
Current Circumstances
Our current contract with 4 Paws expires on April 30, 2013. In accordance with
the City purchasing policy, the staff prepared an RFP, placed a notice in the legal
newspaper and solicited proposals.
Proposals were due on March 22, 2013, but we did not receive any. Critter Get-
ters elected not to submit a proposal as they had a concern about the City's bid
bond requirement. The bid bond is intended to assure that, the bid once made and
accepted, is honored by the bidder by entering into a contract. 4 Paws intended to
bid but failed to do so within the RFP timelime. .
After consulting with the City Attorney, staff contacted 4 Paws again to ask if they
are still interested in providing Animal Control services for the City. 4 Paws indi-
cated their continued interest and provided us with the following quote for services
from May, 2013 to April. 2016.
5/1-4/30 5/1-4/30 5/1-4/30
2014 2015 2016
$2,249.38 $2,249.38 $2,249.38
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Conclusion '
By statute the City is responsible for providing "animal control services." In the �i
past three years, we have received good service from 4 Paws. The staff recom-
mends the Council authorize the new contract with 4 Paws to provide animal con-
trol services through April 30, 2016.
ISSUES: The specifications in the 2013 RFP are identical services to those we presently
receive. The monthly cost of our present contract is $2,000 plus $137.50 in sales
tax for a total of $2,137.50/month or $25,650 annually. The new proposal for
three years is $2,104.68/month plus $144.70 tax for a total of $2,249.38/month or ',
$26,992.56 annually. This represents an increase of approximately 5.23% over
the last three years.
As the City Council is aware, the State Legislature is considering revisions to the
state sales tax. It is unclear at this time whether the sales tax amount will be re-
duced but applied to a broader array of goods and services or increased. To pro- �'�
tect the City in the event the sales tax is reduced, language has been added to the
approving resolution.
The number of animal issues addressed by animal control is relatively modest at
10 to 20 a month. But the circumstances vary markedly. One case may be a wild
animal acting aggressively. Lost dogs and cats are regularly an issue. Dangerous
or potentially dangerous dogs are periodic issues as well. Whenever a stray ani-
mal is taken into custody, the service is required to inoculate the animal for rabies
and hold it for owner pick up. If the owner does not reclaim the animal significant
efforts are made to find a home for the animal rather than euthanize it.
The City has received reliable service from 4 Paws over the past three years.
Some highlights of the current service are:
• Their phone is answered 24 hours a day year around.
• Their impound facility is located reasonably close in Shakopee.
• They have 15 years of experience.
• They have served as Prior Lake's animal control facility for years.
• They remove domestic and wild animals from roadways (except from County
and State roadways).
• They work with five different veterinarians to provide medical services.
• They provide animal control services to 10 cities and Scott County (for town-
ships).
• They are familiar with the Police Department protocol for animal control mat-
ters.
• They have established working relationships with police officers.
FINANCIAL The proposal is $111.88 a month more than our previous contract. It is worth not-
IMPACT: ing the previous contract cost has been in place since May 1, 2010. The current
proposal will fix costs until April 30, 2016.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Adopt a resolution approving a contract for animal control services for 2013 to
2016 and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into the City's
standardized contract for animal control services through April 30, 2016.
2. Take no action and direct staff to prepare additional information as the Council
deems appropriate.
RECOMMENDED Alternative #1.
MOTION:
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RESOLUTION 13-x�cx
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH 4 PAWS FOR ANIMAL CONROL SERVICES FOR
2013 TO 2016 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CITY'S
STANDARD CONTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES.
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, The City's current contract for animal control services will expire on April 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The City prepared a Request for Proposal for animal control services for May 1, 2013 to April
30, 2016; and I
WHEREAS, The City did not receive any new proposals, but did receive a quote from 4 Paws Animal
Control, LLC, as follows:
5/1-4/30 5/1-4/30 5/1-4/30
2014 2015 2016
$2, 249.38 $2, 249.38 $2, 249.38
and
WHEREAS, The quotation of 4 PAWS is deemed to be responsive to the City's needs because it:
• Provides continuation of the services the City has received from 4 paws during the term of
their 2010-2012 contract with the city.
• Is specific regarding services to be provided, costs of each and identification of who pays
which cost.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. 4 PAWS Animal Control Services is designated as the City's Animal Control Officer.
3. The rates shall be $2,104.68 per month plus sales tax in an amount not to exceed $144.70 for a total of
$2,249.38 monthly from May 1, 2013 through April 30, 2016.
4. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into the City's standardized contract with 4
PAWS Animal Control Services LLC.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 22N� DAY OF APRIL 2013.
YES NO
Hedber Hedber
Keene Keene
McGuire McGuire
Morton Morton
Souku Souku
Frank Boyles, City Manager
AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT IS Illade 011 the 1 St day of May, 2013, between the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota
(hereinafter "City"), whose business address is 4646 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372, and 4
Paws Animal Control LLC (hereinafter "Animal Control Officer") whose business address is 16534
Franklin Trail SE, Unit 1A, Prior Lake , MN 55332.
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The City has adopted a policy regarding the selection and hiring of consultants to provide a variety of
services for City projects. That policy requires that persons, firms or corporations providing such services
enter into written agreements with the City. The purpose of this agreement is to set forth the terms and
conditions under which 4 Paws Animal Control will provide animal control services and act as Animal
Control Officer to the City as outlined in this Agreement, hereinafter referred to as the "Work."
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City requires the services of an Animal Control Officer for public safety reasons; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered alternate ways of providing animal control services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded that the most cost effective way of providing such services is
through contract with 4 Paws Animal Control.
NOW, THEREFORE, based on the mutual promises and consideration provided for herein, the
sufficiency of which is not disputed, the parties agree as follows:
1. Recitals: The Recitals set forth above are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
2. Scope of Work. The Scope of the Work is set out in the City's Request for Proposal dated March 1,
2013 (Exhibit A), 2010 Paws and Pals Proposal dated April 9, 2010 (Exhibit B), and 2013 Paws and
Pals Proposal (Exhibit C). Exhibits A, B and C are incorporated by reference herein as if fully set
forth. Read together Exhibits A, B and C, and this Agreement collectively constitute the "Contract
Documents" and define the Work the Animal Control Officer will pertorm on behalf of the City. If
there is a conflict between any of the provisions in the Contract Documents, the discrepancy shall be i
resolved by utilizing the provision most favorable to the City. �
3. Time for Performance of Services. The Animal Control Officer shall perForm the services described
in the Contract Documents within the timeframe specified therein unless otherwise agreed upon in
writing.
4. Compensation for Services. City agrees to pay the Animal Control Officer for the period May 1,
2013 to April 30, 2016, the amount of $2,249.38 per month (including sales tax). Such amounts will
be paid monthly no later than the 15' of each month for the preceding month following receipt of an
invoice and monthly report.
In addition to the above payments, not to exceed fees set forth above, the Animal Control Officer may
seek reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses directly associated with work expressly
requested by the City.
A. Any changes in the scope of the Work, as described and defined in the Contract Documents,
which may result in a change in the compensation due the Animal Control Officer shall require
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prior written approval by an authorized representative of the City or by the City Council. The City
will not pay additional compensation for services that do not have prior written authorization.
B. Special Consultants may be utilized by the Animal Control Officer when required by the complex
or specialized nature of the Work and when authorized in writing by the City.
C. City agrees to pay Animal Control Officer for extra services by the Animal Control Officer or
Special Consultants when authorized in writing by the City.
5. The City agrees to provide the Animal Control Officer with the complete information concerning the
Scope of the Work and to perForm the following services:
Access to the Area. Depending on the nature of the Work, Animal Control Officer may from time to
time require access to public and private lands or property. As may be necessary the City shall obtain
access to and make all provisions for the Animal Control Officer to enter upon public and private lands
or property as required for the Animal Control Officer to perForm such services necessary to complete
the Work.
Consideration of the Animal Control Officer's Work. The City shall give thorough consideration to all
reports and other documents presented by the Animal Control Officer, and shall inform the Animal ,
Control Officer of all decisions required of City within a reasonable time so as not to delay the work of
the Animal Control Officer. i
Standards. The City is relying on the Animal Control O�cer to provide and advise the City with
information on any standards or criteria, including but not limited to, any and all animal control
services.
Citv's Representative. The Police Lieutenant, or his designee, shall interface with the Animal Control
Officer with respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement. The City's representative
shall have complete authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret, and define the
City's policy and decisions with respect to the services provided or materials, equipment, elements
and systems pertinent to the work covered by this Agreement.
6. Method of Payment. The Animal Control Officer shall submit to the City, on a monthly basis,
itemized bills for animal control services performed under Section 4 of this Agreement. Bills
submitted shall be paid in the same manner as other claims made to the City. ,
A. Proaress Pavment. For work reimbursed on an hourly basis, the Animal Control Officer shall
indicate for each employee, his or her name, job title, the number of hours worked, rate of pay for
each employee, a computation of amounts due for each employee, and the total amount due for
each project task. Animal Control Officer shall verify all statements submitted for payment in
compliance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 471.38 and 471.391. For reimbursable expenses, if
permitted in Exhibit A, the Animal Control Officer shall provide such documentation as reasonably
required by the City.
B. Abandoned or Suspended Work. If any work performed by the Animal Control Officer is
abandoned or suspended in whole or in part by the City, the Animal Control Officer shall be paid
for any services performed on account of it prior to receipt of written notice from the City of such
abandonment or suspension, all as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein
by reference.
7. Project Manager and Staffing. Scott Hutnik shall serve as the Animal Control Officer.
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8. Standard of Care. All Work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be in accordance with the
standard of care in Scott County, Minnesota for services of the like kind.
9. Audif Disclosure. The Animal Control Officer shall allow the City or its duly authorized agents
reasonable access to such of the Animal Control Officer's books and records as are pertinent to all
services provided under this Agreement. Any reports, information, data, etc. given to, or prepared or
assembled by, the Animal Control Officer under this Agreement which the City requests to be kept
confidential shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the City's prior written
approval. All finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, sunreys, drawings, maps, models,
photographs, and reports prepared by the Animal Control Officer shall become the property of the
City upon termination of this Agreement, but Animal Control Officer may retain copies of such
documents as records of the services provided.
10. Term. The term of this Agreement is defined in the Contract Documents.
11. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party by one hundred finrenty (120) days
written notice delivered to the other party at the address written above. Upon termination under this
provision if there is no fault of the Animal Control Officer, the Animal Control Officer shall be paid for
services rendered and reimbursable expenses until the effective date of termination. If however, the
City terminates the Agreement because of the Animal Control Officer has failed to perform in
accordance with this Agreement, no further payment shall be made to the Animal Control Officer.
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12. Subcontracfor. The Animal Control Officer shall not enter into subcontracts for services provided
under this Agreement except as noted in the Scope of Work, without the express written consent of
the City. The Animal Control Officer shall pay any subcontractor involved in the performance of this
Agreement within the ten (10) days of the Animal Control Officer's receipt of payment by the City for
undisputed services provided by the subcontractor. If the Animal Control Officer fails within that time
to pay the subcontractor any undisputed amount for which the Animal Control O�cer has received
payment by the City, the Animal Control Officer shall pay interest to the subcontractor on the unpaid
amount at the rate of 1.5 percent per month or any part of a month. The minimum monthly interest
penalty payment for an unpaid balance of $100 or more is $10. For an unpaid balance of less than
$100, the Animal Control Officer shall pay the actual interest penalty due to the subcontractor. A
subcontractor who prevails in a civil action to collect interest penalties from the Animal Control Officer
shall be awarded its costs and disbursements, including attorney's fees, incurred in bringing the
action.
13. Independent Consultant. At atl times and for all purposes herein, the Animal Control Officer is an
independent contractor and not an employee of the City. No statement herein shall be construed so
as to find the Animal Control Officer an employee of the City.
14. Non-Discrimination. During the perFormance of this Agreement, the Animal Control Officer shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicants for employment because of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age.
The Animal Control Officer shall post in places available to employees and applicants for
employment, notices setting forth the provision of this non-discrimination clause and stating that all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The Animal Control Officer shall
incorporate the foregoing requirements of this paragraph in all of its subcontracts for program work,
and will require all of its subcontractors for such work to incorporate such requirements in all
subcontracts for program work.
15. Assignment. Neither party shall assign this Agreement, nor any interest arising herein, without the
written consent of the other party.
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16. Services Not Provided For. No claim for services furnished by the Animal Control Officer not
specifically provided for herein shall be honored by the City.
17. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any portion hereof is, for any
reason, held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law, such decision shall not affect
the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
18. Entire Agreement. The entire agreement of the parties is contained herein. This Agreement
supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter
hereof as well as any previous agreements presently in effect between the parties relating to the
subject matter hereof. Any alterations, amendments, deletions, or waivers of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be valid only when expressed in writing and duly signed by the parties, unless
otherwise provided herein.
19. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. In providing services hereunder, the Animal Control
Officer shall abide by all statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the provisions of
services to be provided. The Animal Control Officer and City, together with their respective agents
and employees, agree to abide by the provisions of the Minnesota Data Practices Act, Minnesota
Statutes Section 13, as amended, and Minnesota Rules promulgated pursuant to Chapter 13. Any
violation of statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the services to be provided shall �
constitute a material breach of this Agreement and entitle the City to immediately terminate this
Agreement.
20. Waiver. Any waiver by either party of a breach of any provisions of this Agreement shall not affect,
in any respect, the validity of the remainder of this Agreement.
21. Indemnification. Animal Control Officer agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers,
and employees harmless from any liability, claims, damages, costs, judgments, or expenses,
including reasonable attorney's fees, resulting directly or indirectly from a negligent act or omission I
(including without limitation errors or omissions) of the Animal Control Officer, its agents, employees, j
or subcontractors in the performance of the services provided by this Agreement and against all
losses by reason of the failure of said Animal Control Officer fully to perForm, in any respect, all
obligations under this Agreement.
22. Insurance.
A. General Liability. Prior to starting the Work, Consultant shall procure, maintain and pay
for such insurance as will protect against claims for bodily injury or death, or for damage
to property, including loss of use, which may arise out of operations by Consultant or by
any subcontractor or by anyone employed by any of them or by anyone for whose acts
any of them may be liable. Such insurance shall include, but not be limited to, minimum
coverages and limits of liability specified in this Paragraph, or required by law. The
policy(ies) shall name the City as an additional insured for the services provided under
this Agreement and shall provide that the Consultant's coverage shall be primary and
noncontributory in the event of a loss.
B. Consultant shall procure and maintain the following minimum insurance coverages and
limits of liability on this Project:
Worker's Compensation Statutory Limits
Employer's Liability $500,000 each accident
$500,000 disease policy limit
$500,000 disease each employee
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Comprehensive General
Liability $1,500,000 property damage and bodily injury per
occurrence
$2,000,000 general aggregate
$2,000,000 Products — Completed Operations
Aggregate
$100,000 fire legal liability each occurrence
$5,000 medical expense
Comprehensive Automobile
Liability $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident (shall
include coverage for all owned, hired and non-owed
vehicles.
Umbrella or Excess Liability $1,000,000
C. The Comprehensive General/Commercial General Liability policy(ies) shall be
equivalent in coverage to ISO form CG 0001, and shall include the following:
a. Premises and Operations coverage with no explosions, collapse, or underground
damage exclusion (XCU).
b. Products and Completed Operations coverage. Consultant agrees to maintain
this coverage for a minimum of two (2) years following completion of its work.
Said coverage shall apply to bodily injury and property damage arising out of the
products-completed operations hazard.
c. Personal injury with Employment Exclusion (if any) deleted.
d. Broad Form CG0001 0196 Contractual Liability coverage, or its equivalent.
e. Broad Form Property Damage coverage, including completed operations, or its
equivalent.
f. Additional Insured Endorsement(s), naming the "City of Prior Lake" as an
Additional Insured, on ISO form CG 20 10 07 04 or such other endorsement
form as is approved by the City.
g. If the Work to be performed is on an attached community, there shall be no
exclusion for attached or condominium projects.
h. "Stop gap" coverage for work in those states where Workers' Compensation
insurance is provided through a state fund if Employer's liability coverage is not
available.
i. Severability of Insureds provision.
D. Professional Liability Insurance. The Consultant agrees to provide to the City a
certificate evidencing that they have in effect, with an insurance company in good
standing and authorized to do business in Minnesota, a professional liability insurance
policy. Said policy shall insure payment of damage for legal liability arising out of the
performance of professional services for the City. Said policy shall provide an
aggregate limit of $2,000,000. Said policy shall not name the City as an insured.
E. Consultant shall maintain in effect all insurance coverages required under this
Paragraph at Consultant's sole expense and with insurance companies licensed to do
business in the state in Minnesota and having a current A.M. Best rating of no less than
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A-, unless specifically accepted by City in writing. In addition to the requirements stated
above, the following applies to the insurance policies required under this Paragraph:
a. All policies, except the Professional Liability Insurance policy, shall be written on
an "occurrence" form ("claims made" and "modified occurrence" forms are not
acceptable);
b. All policies, except the Professional Liability Insurance policy, shall be apply on a
"per project" basis;
c. All policies, except the Professional Liability Insurance and Worker's
Compensation Policies, shall contain a waiver of subrogation naming "the City of
Prior Lake";
d. All policies, except the Professional Liability Insurance and Worker's
Compensation Policies, shall name "the City of Prior Lake" as an additional
insured;
e. All policies, except the Professional Liability Insurance and Worker's
Compensation Policies, shall insure the defense and indemnity obligations
assumed by Consultant under this Agreement; and
f. All polices shall contain a provision that coverages afforded there under shall not
be canceled or non-renewed, nor shall coverage limits be reduced by
endorsement, without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City.
A copy of the Consultant's Certificate of Insurance which evidences the
compliance with this Paragraph 20, must be filed with City prior to the start of
Consultant's Work. Upon request a copy of the ConsultanYs insurance declaration
page, Rider and/or Endorsement, as applicable shall be provided. Such documents
evidencing Insurance shall be in a form acceptable to City and shall provide satisfactory
evidence that Consultant has complied with all insurance requirements. Renewal
certificates shall be provided to City prior to the expiration date of any of the required
policies. City will not be obligated, however, to review such Certificate of Insurance,
declaration page, Rider, Endorsement or certificates or other evidence of insurance, or
to advise Consultant of any deficiencies in such documents and receipt thereof shall not
relieve Consultant from, nor be deemed a waiver of, City's right to enforce the terms of
Consultant's obligations hereunder. City reserves the right to examine any policy i
provided for under this paragraph.
F. Effect of Consultant's Failure to Provide Insurance. If Consultant fails to provide the
specified insurance, then Consultant will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, the
City's officials, agents and employees from any loss, claim, liability and expense (including
reasonable attorney's fees and expenses of litigation) to the extent necessary to afford the
same protection as would have been provided by the specified insurance. Except to the
extent prohibited by law, this indemnity applies regardless of any strict liability or
negligence attributable to the City (including sole negligence) and regardless of the e�ent
to which the underlying occurrence (i.e., the event giving rise to a claim which would have
been covered by the specified insurance) is attributable to the negligent or otherwise
wrongful act or omission (including breach of contract) of Consultant, its subcontractors,
agents, employees or delegates. Consultant agrees that this indemnity shall be construed
and applied in favor of indemnification. Consultant also agrees that if applicable law limits
or precludes any aspect of this indemnity, then the indemnity will be considered limited
only to the extent necessary to comply with that applicable law. The stated indemnity
continues until all applicable statutes of limitation have run.
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If a claim arises within the scope of the stated indemnity, the City may require Consultant
to:
a. Furnish and pay for a surety bond, satisfactory to the City, guaranteeing
performance of the indemnity obligation; or
b. Furnish a written acceptance of tender of defense and indemnity from ConsultanYs
insurance company.
Consultant will take the action required by the City within fifteen (15) days of receiving
notice from the City.
23. Records Access. The Animal Control Officer shall provide the City access to any books,
documents, papers, and records which are directly pertinent to the specific contract, for the purpose
of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions, for three years after final payments and all
other pending matters related to this contract are closed.
24. Ownership of Documents. All plans, diagrams, analyses, reports and information generated in
connection with the performance of the Agreement ("Information") shall become the property of the
City. The City may use the Information for its purposes and the Animal Control Officer also may use
the Information for its purposes. Reuse of the Information for the purposes of the work contemplated
by this Agreement ("Work") does not relieve any liability on the part of the Animal Control Officer, but
any reuse of the Information by the City or the Animal Control Officer beyond the scope of the Project
is without liability to the other, and the party reusing the Information agrees to defend and indemnify
the other from any claims or liability resulting therefrom.
25. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be controlled by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Executed as of the day and year first written above.
Reviewed for form: CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
City Attorney Mayor
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City Manager
4 PAWS ANIMAL CONTROL
Principal
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