HomeMy WebLinkAboutInterlocal Agreement for Joint Use & Operation of Animal Shelter (Town of Sellersburg) 1/1/25 ending 12/31/27 INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR
THE JOINT USE AND OPERATION OF THE
JEFFERSONVILLE-CLARK COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
Whereas, each of the political subdivisions signatory hereto are desirous of
providing animal control services to their constituents in the most efficient, economical,
and professional manner possible; and,
Whereas, a satisfactory facility commonly known as the Jeffersonville-Clark
County Animal Shelter (hereinafter called the "Shelter") currently exists for said
purposes; and,
'Whereas, Indiana Code 36-1-7-1 et. seq. provides statutory authority for Indiana
political subdivisions to jointly exercise any power that could be exercised by any such
subdivision individually.
NOW, THEREFORE, BY THIS INDENTURE, it is agreed between Clark
County, the City of Jeffersonville, the Town of Clarksville, the City of Charlestown, the
Town of Sellersburg, the Town of Utica, and the Town of New Providence(Borden), all
of which are Indiana political subdivisions (hereinafter called "Political Subdivisions"),
entitled to jointly exercise such powers pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-1-
7-3,as follows:
Section I.Term.
This agreement shall be for a term of three (3) years, commencing January 1,
2025,and ending on December 31,2027.
Section IL Purpose
It is the primary purpose of this Agreement to provide animal control services
with a centrally operated animal shelter in the most efficient, economical, and
professional manner possible by utilizing the existing Shelter facility for the benefit of all
parties hereto.
Section III.Financing
It is specifically agreed between the undersigned parties, whether jointly or
severally, that the relative contribution from each political subdivision for the term, shall
be as follows:
Each of the parties shall be responsible for a percentage share (which is based
upon each political subdivision's percentage of the county's population from the most
recent U.S. Census) of the total annual operating expenses of the Shelter, which shall be
the total annual budget and shall not include those expenses that are the responsibility
of each political subdivision not covered by this agreement.
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Those percentages are as follows:
Borden 1% $7,153.09
Charlestown 7% $50,071.53
Clarksville 17% $121,602.53
Sellersburg 8% $57,224.72
Utica 1% $7,153.09
County 24% $171,674.16
The parties hereby acknowledge that the aforementioned amounts reflect a
significant increase from the previous agreement. Therefore, each of the party's
contribution for their share shall be phased-in over the term of this agreement as follows:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Borden $4,867.94 $5,990.94 $7,153.09
Charlestown $34,040.75 $41,9376.51 $50,07.53
Clarksville $90,177.73 $105,655.67 $121,602.53
Sellersburg $18,884.16 $41,294.16 $57,224.72
Utica $4,867.94 $5,990.94 $7,153.09
County $116,952.47 $143,904.95 $171,674.16
All funds owed for the joint operation and use of the Shelter shall be payable to the office
of the Jeffersonville Controller yearly with payments due on or before July 1 of the
ensuing years during the term of this Agreement. Either party may request a review of
the annual operating expenses provided said request is made in writing no later than May
l st of each year during the term of this Agreement.
Section IV.Additional Capital Expenditures
For the purpose of this agreement it is presumed that the City of Jeffersonville
shall contribute the balance of the remaining funds necessary to fully staff and operate the
Shelter. The sole exception to this provision is that in the event that immediate capital
expenditures are necessary on an emergency basis to improve the conditions and
operation of the facility, the City of Jeffersonville may petition the signatory political
subdivisions hereto for an additional pro rata contribution towards such capital
expenditures.
Section V.Staffing
It shall be the sole responsibility of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, to staff the
Shelter with administrative personnel for purposes of carrying out the duties and function
of the shelter. In that regard, the Executive Director of the Shelter shall have full and
exclusive control of all activities on the shelter premises in relation to the provision of
animal control services to the public including the establishment of rules and procedures
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necessary for the operation. In addition, it shall be the sole duty of the City of
Jeffersonville, Indiana,to establish and maintain a budget therefore.
Section VI. Manner of Acquiring Property
It is acknowledged between the signatory political subdivisions hereto that all
right, title, and interest in the existing Shelter is fully vested in the City of Jeffersonville,
Indiana. In addition, the acquisition, holding, and disposal of real and personal property
used in the joint undertaking for the provision of animal control services hereunder shall
be done in the name of the City of Jeffersonville,Indiana.
Section VII. Approval and Effective Date
The parties agree this Agreement shall be in full force and effect upon the last
signature to the Agreement and filing with the Clark County Recorder's Office.
However, in the event any parties do not participate, this Agreement shall act as binding
obligation between the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana and each municipality that executes
the Agreement at which time those municipalities shall be responsible for their respective
contribution amount set forth above.
Section VIII. Cat Diversion Program
The City of Jeffersonville has implemented a community cat diversion program
whereby outdoor, free-roaming community cats, including feral cats, will be spayed or
neutered, ear-tipped, and vaccinated against rabies immediately after intake. Once
medical care has been given, community cats are returned to their outdoor home area by
the agency or citizen that brought the cat(s) to the Shelter. For the purpose of this
agreement, municipal animal controls will be notified by the Shelter employees when a
community cat is ready to be returned to its outdoor home area,whereby the participating
municipality will retrieve cat from the Shelter and return it. Jeffersonville is not
responsible for the return of community cats that are ntake from the contracting
municipality.
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Town of Sellersburg,Indiana
By Ordinance of its Town Council,
Passed and adopted the 15 day
Of u ,2024.
Attest:
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Clerk Pre ' nt,Town Council
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