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February 9, 1989
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION. 89013
BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMIi7LE, RICHARD D. KUHN, JR. CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: ANIMAL CONTROL - ESTABLISH 1989 RATES - MUNICIPALITIES DISPOSAL
CONTRACTS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMI.,n55-101,46
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division administers the
provisions of P.A. 339 of 1919 as amended (the Dog Law); and
WHEREAS the Animal Control Division renders services to local
jurisdictions on Purchase of Service Contracts; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners by Miscellaneous
Resolution g88012 dated January 21, 1988, established a unit price of
$6.86 for disposal of small dead animals and a unit price of $7.84 for
live small animals and a unit price of $1.90 for disposal of boarded
animals; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Animal Control Division and the Department
of Management and Budget have determined through a cost analysis that
these fees should be increased to a unit price not to exceed $7.98 for
disposal of small dead animals and a unit price not to exceed $9.12 for
live small animals be charged and a unit price not to exceed $2.16 for
disposal of boarded animals be charged; and
WHEREAS the government of Oakland County would recover 100% of its
costs for disposal.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby establish a unit price not to exceed $7.98 for
disposal of dead small animals be charged, and a unit price not to exceed .
$9.12 for disposal of live small animals be charged, and a unit price not
to exceed $2.16 for disposal of boarded animals be charged to
municipalities purchasing service contracts with the Oakland County Animal
Control Division.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is authorized to
execute Purchase of service contracts with local jurisdictions at the
aforementioned rates.
Mr. Chaiiperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I move
the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COM1I:I1 6E
Operating
Total Charge
$1.90 $2.16
$1.90 $2.16
February 23, 1989
FISCAL NOTE
BY FINANCE CCNNETTEE, DR. G. WITTIAM CADOWIT, CHAIPPERSON
IN RE: ANIMAL OUNTRIDL DIVISION - ESTABLISH 1989 PATES - MUNICIPALITIES
DISEOSAL CONTRACTS - MISCELLANEOUS. RESOLUTION #89013
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD CF CCMMISSIONERS
Mt. Chairperson, -ladies and Gentlemen;
Pursuant to Rule XI-G of this Board, the Finance ComaitteP has
reviewed Miscellaneous Resolution #89013 and finds:
1) A cost analysis has determined that this fee increase'wculd
continue to recover 100% of the cost for contracted board and
care, consistent with County policy relative to municipality
board and care contracts.
2) Disposal-Live-Not-Boarded Current Rate Proposed Rate
Salary $3.47 $ 3.89
Overtime .09 .10
Fringe Benefits 1.41 1.78
Operating 2.87 3.35
Total Charge $7.84 $ 9.12
Disposal-Live-Boarded
Disposal-Dead
Salary $3.47 $3.89
Cvertime .09 .10
Fringe Benefits 1.41 1.78
Cperating 1.89 2.21
'Mita' Charge $6.86 $7.98
3) The requested contract price has been incoritrated in the 1989
revenue budget, therefore the request contains no further
financial irrplications to the 1989 hudget.
FIE alvEITTEE
RESOLUTION # 89013 February 23, 1939
Moved by Richard Kuhn supported by Wolf the resolution (with positive
Fiscal Note attached) be adopted.
AYES: Chester, Crake, Gosling, Hobart, Jensen, Johnson, R. Kuhn, S. Kuhn,
Law, Luxon, McCulloch, McPherson, Moffitt, Oaks, Olsen, Pappageorge, Pernick,
Rewold, Skarritt, Wolf, Aaron. (21)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and having a seal, do
hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of the attached resolution,
adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting
held on February 23, , 1989 with the original record thereof now remaining
on file in my office, and that it is a true and correct transcript therefrom,
and of the whole thereof.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal
of said County at Pontiac,Michigan this 2 A day of FebroAry ,
LYNXD. ALLEN, County Clerk
Register of Deeds
ANIMAL CARE CENTER
DISPOSAL
AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into this 1st day of FEBRUARY, A.D., 1989, by
and between the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation, whose
address is 1200 North Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan 48053, hereinafter referred to as
"COUNTY," and the CITY OF CLAWS01',I, whose principal address is 425 North Main
Street, Clawson, Michigan 43017, hereinafter referred to as "CITY";
.WHEREAS, it would he of mutual benefit to CITY OF CLAWSON and to the County,
for the County to assume certain responsibilities under this Agreement to assist in the
enforcement of certain of the animal laws and regulations of the State of Michigan;
NOW THEREFORE:: in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth,
the parties agree as follows:
DUTIES ASSUMED BY THE COUNTY. The County agrees that it will, during
the term of this Agreement, perform the following duties:
A. Comply with the animal regulation laws of the State of Michigan,
B. Maintain suitable office hours at the County's Animal Care Center for
the purpose of transacting business in connection with the duties under
this Agreement.
C. Accept and humanely dispose of all animals received by the County's
Animal Care Center according to law, which are brought to the Care
Center by agents of CITY OF CLAWSON for that sole and express
purpose
D. Accept and dispose of all small dead animals picked up in CLAWSON by
an agent or resident and turned over to the County, consistent with
provisions of this Agreement,
H. The County shall be free to enter into similar contractural agreements
with other communities without obtaining approval from CITY OF
CLAWRON,
II. DUTIES TO BE ASSUMED BY CITY OF CLAWSON. CITY agrees that during
the term of this Agreement they will perform the following duties:
A. Upon completion of the required holding period at its own facility, said
period to comply with the Ordinances of CITY OF CLAWSON in effect
at the date of execution of this Agreement, CITY shall cause animals to
be transported to the County's Animal Care Center at its own expense,
for the purpose of disposition of the said animal.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT AND CONSIDERATION.
A. It is mutually agreed that the term of this Agreement shall be effective
:January 1, 1989 and expiring December 31, 1989 inclusive. Upon
completion of the term of this Agreement, the provisions thereof shall
be subject to review and renewal by written agreement of the parties
hereto for a like term. Failure by either party to comply with the
material provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be sufficient
cause for termination. Such. notice of termination shall be given in
writing sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of termination.
B. CITY OF CLAWSON agrees to pay the following fees to the County for
its services under this Agreement:
1. $9.12 for the destruction of each live small animal brought by
CITY OF CLAWSON to the County Animal Care Center for that
purpose.
2. $7.98 for the disposal of dead small animals brought by CITY OF
CLAWSON to the County Animal Care Center for that purpose.
3. Such fees shall be payable monthly by CITY OF CLAWSON upon
receipt of invoice from the County covering the previous month's
services.
4. CITY agrees that the fees as set forth above are subject to
adjustment during the term of the Agreement. Such adjustment
shall be in direct relationship to any general county salary
increases by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. In no
instance shall the fee increase be greater than the percentage
salary increase.
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COUNTY OF OAKLAND
Animal Control Division
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Carl Anderson , Division Manager'
WITNESSES:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their respective duly authorized officers on the day and year first above written.
CITY,pF CLAWSON
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DEFINITIONS
"County" refers to the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation.
"Animal Care Center" means a facility owned and operated by the County of Oakland to
care for impounded animals.
"Impounded Small Animals" means all dogs, cats, wildlife, rodents and all other animals
commonly kept as domestic pets which are impounded (strays) and confined at the Animal
Care Center by: (I) agents of municipalities carrying out rabies program (P.A. 146, 1919)
and animal control programs and/or (2) action of residents of municipalities under
contract.
"Owned animal" or "Give up animals" means any animal from an area released directly to
the County of Oakland by the owner(s) or any person(s) having proper custody thereof.
"Bite case" means any stray or owned animal from the contracted service area requiring
quarantine or observation by order of the Oakland County Department of Health or his
authorized representative.
"Required holding period" shall be in accordance with the provisions of P.A. 224, 1969, and
any subsequent amendments thereto, and P.A.287, 1969.
"License fees" means those charges to the owner of a dog which are claimed at the
Animal Care Center in accordance with contracted municipalities policies, practices, and
procedures.
"Impounding fees" means pick-up fees charges rendered to an owner upon his application
to reclaim an animal which, by action of a municipality, has been impounded. Such fees
shall be determined by the contracted municipality ruling agent.
"Euthanasia" means the humane destruction of animals.
"Rabies" is a specific infectious disease of certain animals, especially dogs, which may be
communicated to man by direct inoculation, as by a bite of an infected animal, and due to
a virus.
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ANIMAL CARE CENTER
DISPOSAL
AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into this 1st day of FEBRUARY, AJ., 1959, by
and between the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation, whose
address is 1200 North Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan 48053, hereinafter referred to as
"COUNTY," and the CITY OF FARMINGTON, whose principal address is 23600 Liberty
Street, Farmington Michigan, 48024, hereinafter referred to as "CITY";
WHEREAS, it would be of mutual benefit to CITY OF FARMINGTON and to the
County, for the County to assume certain responsibilities under this Agreement to assist
in the enforcement of certain of the animal laws and regulations of the State of Michigan;
NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth,
the parties agree as follows:
I. DUTIES ASSUMED BY THE COUNTY. The County agrees that it will, during
the term of this Agreement, perform the following duties:
A. Comply with the animal regulation laws of the State of Michigan.
B. Maintain suitable office hours at the County's Animal Care Center for
the purpose of transacting business in connection with the duties under
this Agreement.
C. Accept and humanely dispose of all animals received by the County's
Animal. Care Center according to law, which are brought to the Care
Center by agents of CITY OF FARMINGTON for that sole and express
purpose.
D. Accept and dispose of all small dead animals picked up in FARMINGTON
by an agent or resident and turned over to the County, consistent with
provisions of this Agreement.
E. The County shall be free to enter into similar contractural agreements
with other communities without obtaining approval from CITY OF
FARMINGTON.
II. DUTIES TO BE ASSUMED 13Y CITY OF FARMINGTON. CITY agrees that
during the term of this Agreement they will perform the following duties:
A. Upon completion of the required holding period at its own facility, said
period to comply with the Ordinances of CITY OF FARMINGTON in
effect at the date of execution of this Agreement, CITY shall cause
animals to be transported to the County's Animal Care Center at its own
expense, for the purpose of disposition of the said animal,
ilL TERMS OF AGREEMENT AND CONSIDERATION.
A. It is mutually agreed that the term of this Agreement shall be effective
January 1, 1989 and expiring December 31, 1989 inclusive. Upon
completion of the term of this Agreement, the provisions thereof shall
be subject to review and renewal by written agreement of the parties
hereto for a like term. Failure by either party to comply with the
material provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be sufficient
cause for termination. Such notice of termination shall be given in
writing sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of termination.
B. CITY OF FARMINGTON agrees to pay the following fees to the County
for its services under this Agreement:
1. $9.12 for the destruction of each live small animal brought by
CITY OF FARMINGTON to the County Animal Care Center for
that purpose.
2. $7.98 for the disposal of dead small animals brought by CITY OF
FARMINGTO --,7 to the County Animal Care Center for that
purpose.
3. Such fees shall be payable monthly by CITY OF FAR M17.\IC,TON
upon receipt of invoice from the County covering the previous
month's services.
4. CITY agrees that the fees as set forth above are subject to
adjustment during the term of the Agreement. Such adjustment
shall be in direct relationship to any general county salary
increases by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, In no
instance shall the fee increase be greater than the percentage
salary increase.
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WITNESSES: COUNTY OF OAKLAND
Animal Control Division
Carl Anderson, Division Manager
WITNESSES:
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CITY OF FARA•INGTON
i)yor RI _HARD L. TUPP ,
tr. "
Jerk!' -JOSEPHINE M. BUSHEY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their respective duly authorized officers on the day and year first above written.
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DEFINITIONS
"County" refers to the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation.
"Animal Care Center" means a facility owned and operated by the County of Oakland to
care for impounded animals.
"Impounded Small Animals" means all dogs, cats, wildlife, rodents and all other animals
commonly kept as domestic pets which are impounded (strays) and confined at the Animal
Care Center by (1) agents of municipalities carrying out rabies program (P.A. 146, 1919)
and animal control programs and/or (2) action of residents of municipalities under
contract.
"Owned animal" or "Give up animals" means any animal from any area released directly to
the County of Oakland by the owner(s) or any person(s) having proper custody thereof.
"Bite case" means any stray or owned animal from the contracted service area requiring
quarantine or observation by order of the Oakland County Department of Health or his
authorized representative.
"Required holding period" shall be in accordance with the provisions of P.A. 224, 1969, and
any subsequent amendments thereto, and P.A. 287, 1969.
"License fees" means those charges to the owner of a dog which are claimed at the
Animal Care Center in accordance with contracted municipalities policies, practices, and
procedures.
"impounding fees" means pick-up fees charges rendered to an owner upon his application
to reclaim an animal which, by action of a municipality, has been impounded. Such fees
shall be determined by the contracted municipality ruling agent.
"Euthanasia" means the humane destruction of animals.
"Rabies" is a specific infectious disease of certain animals, especially dogs, which may be
communicated to man by direct inoculation, as by a bite of an infected animal, and due to
a virus.
ANIMAL CARE CENTER
DISPOSAL
AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into this 1st day of FEBRUARY, A.D., 1989, by
and between the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation, whose
address is 1200 North Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan 4-S0_53, hereinafter referred to as
"COUNTY," and the CITY OF HUNTINGTON,: WOODS, whose principal address is 26815
Scotia Road, Huntington Woods, Michigan 45070, hereinafter referred to as "CITY";
WHEREAS, it would be of mutual benefit to CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS and to
the County, for the County to assume certain responsibilities under this Agreement to
assist in the enforcement of certain of the animal laws and regulations of the State of
Michigan;
NOW THEREFORE: in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth,
the parties agree as follows:
I. DUTIES ASSUMED BY THE COUNTY. The County agrees that it will, during
the term of this Agreement, perform the following duties
A. Comply with the animal regulation laws of the State of Michigan.
B. Maintain suitable office hours at the County's Animal Care Center for
the purpose of transacting business in connection with the duties under
this Agreement.
C. Accept and humanely dispose of all animals received by the County's
Animal Care Center according to law, which are brought to the Care
Center by agents of CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS for that sole and
express purpose.
D. Accept and dispose of all small dead animals picked up in HUNTINCTON
WOODS by an agent or resident and turned over to the County,
consistent with provisions of this Agreement
E. The County shall be free to enter into similar contractural agreements
with other communities without obtaining approval from CITY 07
HUNTINGTON WOODS.
II. DUTIES TO BE ASSUMED BY CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS. CITY agrees
that during the term of this .Agreement they will perform the following duties:
A. Upon completion of the required holding period at its own facility, said
period to comply with the Ordinances of CITY OF HUNTINGTON
WOODS in effect at the date of execution of this Agreem.:..nt, CITY shall
cause animals to be transported to the County's Animal Care Center at
its own expense, for the purpose of disposition of the said animal.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT AND CONSIDERATION.
A. It is mutually agreed that the term of this Agreement shall he effective
,lanuary 1, 1989 and expiring December 31, 1.989 inclusive. Upon
completion of the term of this Agreement, the provisions thereof shall
be subject to review and renewal by written agreement of the parties
hereto for a like term. Failure by either party to comply with the
material provisions of this Agreement shall he deemed to be sufficient
cause for termination. Such notice of termination shall be given in
writing sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of termination.
B. CITY OF HUNTINCiTO_N WOODS agrees to pay the following fees to the
County for its services under this Agreement:
I. $9.12 for the destruction of each live small animal brought by
CITY OF HUNTINGTON WOODS to the County Animal Care
Center for that purpose.
2. $7.98 for the disposal of dead small animals brought by CITY OF
HUNTINGTON WOODS to the County Animal Care Center for that
purpose.
3. Such fees shall be payable monthly by CITY OF I -11.7INTINCTON
WOODS upon receipt of invoice from the County covering the
previous month's services.
4. CITY agrees that the fees as set forth above are subject to
adjustment during the term of the Agreement. Such adjustment
shall be in direct relationship to any general county salary
increases by the Oakland County 'Board of Commissioners. In no
instance shall the fee increase be greater than the percentage
salary increase.
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WITNESSES:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to he executed
by their respective duty authorized officers on the day and year first above written
WITNESSES:
Animal Control Division
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
Carl Anderson, Division Manager
CITY _F H1,77,171Nc.,TpN woons
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Mayor..
City Clerk
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DEFINITIONS
"County" refers to the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation.
"Animal Care Center" means a facility owned and operated by the County of Oakland to
care for impounded animals.
"Impounded Small Animals" means all dogs, cats, wildlife, rodents and all other animals
commonly kept as domestic pets which are impounded (strays) and confined at the Animal
Care Center by (1) agents of municipalities carrying out rabies program (P.A. 146, 1919)
and animal control programs and/or (2) action of residents of municipalities under
contract.
"Owned animal" or "Give up animals" means any animal from ani area released directly to
the County of Oakland by the owner(s) or any person(s) having proper custody thereof.
"Bite case" means any stray or owned animal from the contracted service area requiring
quarantine or observation by order of the Oakland County Department of Health or his
au thorized representative.
"Required holding period" shall be in accordance with the provisions of P.A. 224, 1969, and
any subsequent amendments thereto, and P.A. 287, 1969.
"License fees" means those charges to the owner of a dog which are claimed at the
Animal Care Center in accordance with contracted municipalities policies, practices, and
procedures.
"Impounding fees" means pick -up fees charges rendered to an owner upon his application
to reclaim an animal which, by action of a municipality, has been impounded. Such fees
shall be determined by the contracted municipality ruling agent.
"Euthanasia" means the humane destruction of animals.
"Rabies" is a specific infectious disease of certain animals, especially dogs, which may be
communicated to man by direct inoculation, as by a bite of an infected animal, and due to
a virus.
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ANIMAL CARE CENTER
DISPOSAL
AGREEMFNT
This Agreement, made and entered into this 1st day of FEBRUARY, A.D., 199, by
and between the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation, whose
address is 1200 North Telegraph, Pontiac, Michigan 4g053, hereinafter referred to as
"COUNTY," and the CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS, whose principal address is 300 West
Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 4S071, hereinafter referred to as "CITY";
WHEREAS, it would he of mutual benefit to CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS and to
the County, for the County to assume certain responsibilities under this Agreement to
assist in the enforcement of certain of the animal laws and regulations of the State of
Mi chigan;
NOW THEREFORE: in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth,
the parties agree as follows:
I. DUTIES ASSUMED BY THE COUNTY. The County agrees that it will, during
the term -0 f this Agreement, perform the following duties:
A. Comply with the animal regulation laws of the State of Michigan.
B. Maintain suitable office hours at the County's Animal Care Center for
the purpose of transacting business in connection with the duties under
this Agreement.
C. Accept and hu-manely dispose of all animals received by the Cetirrty's
Animal Care Center according to law, which are brought to the Care
Center by agents of CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS for that sole and
express purpose.
D. Accept and dispose of all small dead animals picked up in MADISON
HEIGHTS by an agent or resident and turned over to the County,
consistent with provisions of this Agreement.
E. The County shall he free to enter into similar contractur:al agreements
with other communities without obtaining approval from CITY OF
MADISON HEIGHTS,
II, DUTIES TO BE ASSUMED BY CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS. CITY agrees
that during the term of this Agreement they will perform the following duties:
A. Upon completion of the required holding period at its own facility, said
period to comply with the Ordinances of CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS in
effect at the date of execution of this Agreement, CITY shall cause
animals to be transported to the County's Animal Care Center at its own
expense, for the purpose of disposition of the said animal,
TERMS OF AGREEMENT AND CONSIDERATION.
A. It is mutually agreed that the term of this Agreement shall be effective
January 1, 1989 and expiring December 31, 1989 inclusive. Upon
completion of the term of this Agreement, the provisions thereof shall
be subject to review and renewal by written agreement of the parties
hereto for a like term. Failure by either party to comply with the
material provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be sufficient
cause for termination. Such notice of termination shall be given in
writing sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of termination,
B. CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS agrees to pay the following fees to the
County for its services under this Agreement:
1. $9.12 for the destruction of each live small animal brought by
CITY OF MADISON HEICT-ITS to the County Animal Care Center
for that purpose.
2. $7.98 for the disposal of dead small animals brought by CITY OF
MADISON HEIGHTS to the County Animal Care Center for that
purpose.
3. Such fees shall be payable monthly by CITY OF MADISON
HEIGHTS upon receipt of invoice from the County covering the
previous month's services.
4. CITY agrees that the fees as set forth above are subject to
adjustment during the term of the Agreement. Such adjustment
shall be in direct relationship to any general county salary
increases by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in no
instance shall the fee increase be greater than the percentage
salary increase
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%);IIINESS WHFREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their respective duly authorized officers on the day and year first above written.
COUNTY OF OAKLAND
Animal Control Division
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Carl Anderson, Division Manager
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DEFINITIONS
"County" refers to the County of Oakland, a Michigan Constitutional Corporation.
"Animal Care Center" means a facility owned and operated by the County of Oakland to
care for impounded animals.
"Impounded Small Animals" means all dogs, cats, wildlife, rodents and all other animals
commonly kept as domestic pets which are impounded (strays) and confined at the Animal
Care Center by (1) agents of municipalities carrying out rabies program (P.A. 146, 1919)
and animal control programs and/or (2) action of residents of municipalities under
contract.
"Owned animal" or "Give up animals" means any animal from any' area released directly to
the County of Oakland by the owner(s) or any person(s) having proper custody thereof.
"Bite case" means any stray or owned animal from the contracted service area requiring
quarantine or observation by order of the Oakland County Department of Health or his
authorized representative.
"Required holding period" shall be in accordance with the provisions of P.A. 224, 1969, and
any subsequent amendments thereto, and P.A. 287, 1969.
"License fees" means those charges to the owner of a dog which are claimed at the
Animal Care Center in accordance with contracted municipalities policies, practices, and
procedures.
"Impounding fees" means pick-up fees charges rendered to an owner upon his application
to reclaim an animal which, by action of a municipality, has been impounded. Such fees
shall be determined by the contracted municipality ruling agent.
"Euthanasia" means the humane destruction of animals.
"Rabies" is a specific infectious disease of certain 'animals, especially dogs, which may be
communicated to man by direct inoculation, as by a bite of an infected animal, and due to
a virus.
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