HomeMy WebLinkAboutagreement 1991-1993 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 satisfpctorp facility commonly known as the
Jeffersonville -Clark County Animal 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, 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 an initial term of three (3)
years, commencing January 1, 1991, and ending on December 31,
1993. Each of the parties to this agreement shall further have
the unilateral right to extend their participation in and
service under this agreement for two (21 successive option
periods of three (31 years each. 'Unless any participating
political subdivision' hereunder shall give written notice to
the Clerk- Treasurer of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana,
that it intends to terminate its participation hereunder at
least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration Of the primary
term or any option term of this agreement, it shall be presumed
and deemed that such political subdivision has exercised its
option to extend participation in and service under this
agreement.
SECTION II. 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 Jeffersonville -Clark
County Animal Shelter facility for the benefit of all parties
hereto.
SECTION III. Financing.
It is specifically agreed between the undersigned parties
that the relative contribution from each political subdivision
for the primary term and the two (2) option terms, if
exercised, shall be as follows: •
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1991 through 1993 (Primary Term)
Quarterly Monthly
County 560,000.00 615,000.00
Clarksville 21,166.00 5,292.00 51.764.00
Charlestown 7,811.00 1,953.00 1.651.00
Sellersburg _ 4,482.00 354.00
1,121.00 358.00
Utica
Borden 699.00 175.00 58.00
536.00 134.00 45.00
1995 through 1996 (Option Period 1)
County $63,000.00 $15,750.00
Clarksville 22,224.00
Charlestown 2,051.00
Sellersburg ,706.00 2,051.00
Utica g 4 ' 7 06'00 1,177.00
Borden 734.00 184.00
563.00 141.00 - '
1997 through 1999 (Option Period 2)
County 566,150.00 616,538.00
Clarksville 23,336.00
Charlestown 8,612.00 5,834.00
Sellersburg 4,941.00 2,153.00
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Utica 1,235.00
Borden 771.00 193.00
591.00 148.00
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By the terms above it is agreed between the parties that
the initial costs contributed to running the animal shelter by
the respective political subdivisions shall increase by an
amount equal to five percent (5%) of their prior contribution
on each renewal of an option term.
In addition, during calendar year 1991, it is agreed •
between the parties that for budgetary purposes equal monthly
payments may be made to the office the Jeffersonville
Clerk- Treasurer. Upon execution of this agreement it shall be
the responsibility of each political subdivision to bring their
account current 'on a monthly basis. Commencing in calendar
year 1992, all funds owed for the joint operation and use of
the Jeffersonville -Clark County Animal Shelter shall be payable
to the office of the Jeffersonville Clerk - Treasurer quarterly
with payments due no later than March 1 June 1, September 1,
and December 1 of the ensuing years.
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
Jeffersonville -Clark County Animal Shelter. The sole exception
to this provision is that in the event that the City of
Jeffersonville expends in excess of $35,000.00 in any fiscal
year solely for the administrative a d .
expenses of running and
maintaining the Jeffersonville -Clark County Animal Shelter, and
in the further event that immediate capital expenditures are
necessary on an emergency basis to improve the conditions and
operation of the facility, the Cit
of Jeffersonville may _
petition the signatory political subdivisions' hereto for an
additional pro rata contribution towards such capital
expenditures.
SECTIONV. Staffing.
It shall be the sole responsibility of the City of •
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Jeffersonville, Indiana, to staff the Jeffersonville -Clark
County Animal Shelter with administrative personnel for
purposes of carrying out the duties and function of the
shelter. In that regard, the Executive Director of the
Jeffersonville -Clark Animal 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. In addition, it shall be the sole duty of the City of
Jeffersonville, Indiana, to establish and maintain a budget
therefor. ..
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SECTION VI. Joint Advisory Board.
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Under the provisions of this agreement a
Jeffersonville -Clark County Animal Shelter Joint Advisory Board
is hereby created. Each political subdivision hereunder shall
appoint one 11) member of its executive or legislative body to
attend a meeting at least annually to discuss the current
status of the facility. The committee may make recommendations
to the various political subdivisions signatory hereto
regarding major purchases of equipment, new facility
construction, and such other matters as it deems appropriate.
SECTION VII. Manner of Acquiring Property.
It is acknowledged between the signatory political
subdivisions hereto that all right, title, and interest in the
existing Jeffersonville -Clark County Animal 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.
Clark County, Indiana
By ordinance of its County •
Commissioners, passed and adopted
the day of
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Clark County Commissioners
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'City of Jeffersonville, Indiana
By ordinance of its Common
Coµpcil, passed and a opted the
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1991.
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