HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-R-03 Resolution Approving and Ratifying Interlocal Cooperation Agreement of the Jeffersonville-Clark County Animal Shelter RESOLUTION NO. 2022-R- 3
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND RATIFYING INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR THE JOINT USE AND OPERATION OF
THE JEFFERSONVILLE-CLARK COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
WHEREAS, an Interlocal Agreement was entered into 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); and
WHEREAS,this Agreement shall be for an initial term of three (3) years, commencing
January 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS,the purpose of this Agreement is 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 Shelter facility for
the benefit of all parties hereto;
WHEREAS,the Common Council believes that it is in the best interest of the City to
enter into this Interlocal Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Common Council of the
City of Jeffersonville does hereby approve and ratify the Interlocal Agreement 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)._
Passed and adopted this 2°a day of May, 2022,by the Common Council of the City of
Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED (Resolution No. 2022-R- 3 ) by the Common Council
of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana on this A day of May, 2022.
I att Owen, President
ATTEST:
isa Gill, Clerk
PRESENTED by me (Resol tion No. 2022-R- 3 ) to the Mayor of
Jeffersonville, Indiana on this `- day of May, 2022.
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Lisa Gill, Clerk
SIGNED and APPROVED (Resolution No. 20 2 ' b me on this
! day of May, 2022.
H.
Moore, Mayor
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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 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"),
li 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, 2022, and ending on December 31,2024.
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,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 Animal 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% $3,735
Charlestown 7% $26,145
Clarksville 20% $74,700
Sellersburg 6% $22,410
Utica 1% $3,735
County 24% $90,000
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 Controller yearly with
payments due on or before July 1 of the ensuing years 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
Jeffersonville-Clark County Animal 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
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 including the establishment of rules and procedures 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 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.
Section VII. Approval and Effective Date
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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 Jeffersonville Animal Shelter. For the
purpose of this agreement, municipal animal controls will be notified by Jeffersonville
Animal shelter employees when a community cat is ready to be returned to its outdoor
home area, whereby the participating municipality will retrieve cat from Jeffersonville
Animal Shelter and return it. Jeffersonville is not responsible for the return of
community cats that are intaked from the contracting municipality.
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Clark County, Indiana
By Ordinance of its County
Commissioners, Passed and adopted
The day of
2022.
Attest:
Auditor President, Clark County Commissioners
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City of Jeffersonville, Indiana
By Ordinance of its Common Council,
Passed and adopted the c day of
fv".1�/ 22.
Attest:
c
lerk Mayor
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Town of Borden, Indiana
By Ordinance of its Town Council, Passed
and adopted the day of
, 2022.
Attest:
Clerk President, Town Council
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Town of Utica, Indiana
By Ordinance.of its Town Council,
Passed and adopted the day
Of , 2022.
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Attest:
Clerk President,Town Council
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Town of Clarksville, Indiana
By Ordinance of its Town Council,
Passed and adopted the day of
, 2022.
Attest:
Clerk President, Town Council
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City of,Charlestown, Indiana
By Ordinance of its Common Council,
Passed and adopted the day
Of 2022.
Attest:
Clerk Mayor
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Town of Sellersburg, Indiana
By Ordinance of its Town Council,
Passed and adopted the day
Of , 2022.
Attest:
Clerk President, Town Council
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