R2023-168 Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Macon, Illinois and the City of Decatur, Illinois Regarding Animal Control Program

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Communications Commission. I. Although the County will pick up and dispose of all dead domestic animals throughout Macon County, the City will pick up dead WILD animals from public property inside the corporate limits of the City of Decatur(or arrange for such pick up by others).Disposal of dead or living wild animals on private properties inside the City is not required of or by the City by the terms of this Agreement; but the City may elect to pick up dead wild animals from private property if an authorized employee of the City determines it to be in the public interest, or it is subsequently authorized by the City Code. 4. The Macon County Animal Control Program shall be supervised by the Macon County Sheriff. 5. The City and the County shall mutually agree on fees for registration and tags, including fines,penalties and late fees and shall amend their respective ordinances as may be required from time to time to maintain uniformity. 6. This Agreement supplants and terminates all prior agreements applicable to the administration,management and operation of the Animal Control Program as well as all prior agreements regarding an Animal Control Program between the City and the County. 7. The City and the County each agree to indemnify and hold the other harmless for any damages or claims arising out of their respective duties and responsibilities under this Agreement or the Acts. 8. Modifications to this Agreement, including modifications of services to be provided by either party, shall be made in writing upon agreement of the City and the County. 9. This Agreement shall become effective as of August 1, 2023, and shall continue in effect until July 31,2024,or until sooner terminated as provided herein. The parties agree to meet prior to the anniversary date of this agreement to re-evaluate the terms of this agreement. Unless terminated at the conclusion of a term as provided herein, this agreement shall automatically renew for another successive year. 10. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Agreement may be terminated by either party upon giving the other party Twelve (12)months written notice of its intention and desire to terminate the same. 11. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be delivered by personal service or by certified mail,return receipt, as follows: -6-