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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELLENSBURG AND KITTITAS COUNTY FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES This Interlocal Agreement for the provision of animal shelter services is made and entered into on the — day of January, 2020, by and between the City of Ellensburg (hereinafter "Ellensburg"), and Kittitas County (hereinafter the "County"), collectively the "parties." WHEREAS, the City of Ellensburg owns an animal shelter ("Shelter") which is used by both City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Ellensburg and Kittitas County desire to continue in effect their contract for the performance of certain animal shelter services as described herein, on the same terms and conditions as agreed upon in their immediate past agreement, except with regard to the amount of compensation which should be increased by two percent (2%) in each year of this Agreement; WHEREAS, RCW 39.34.080 and other Washington law, as amended, authorizes any city to contract with any other city/county to perform any governmental service, activity or undertaking which each contracting city/county is authorized by law to perform; and WHEREAS, the governing bodies of each of the parties hereto have determined to enter into this Agreement as authorized and provided for by RCW 39.34.080 and other Washington law, as amended, NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed as follows: 1. Services. Ellensburg shall provide animal shelter services to the County and its residents according to Ellensburg Police Department Policy. Shelter services shall include care, housing and disposition of lost, stray or owner released dogs and cats, holding of dangerous or confiscated dogs and cats, and related services. Dispositions will include adoption, return to owner, transfer to rescue or euthanasia. Ellensburg's provision of shelter services to the County and its residents under this Agreement shall be performed in accordance with Ellensburg City Code (ECC) section 5.30.160 pertaining to impoundment, violation notices and adoption of animals. All fees collected by Ellensburg in accordance with ECC 5.30.160 will be retained by Ellensburg for operation of the Shelter. The parties understand and agree that this shelter services Agreement does not include animal control functions or enforcement. 2. Compensation. Fifty -Six Thousand, Forty -Three Dollars ($56,043) shall be paid by the County to Ellensburg for shelter services for 2020, with an increase of two percent (2%) annually in each subsequent year of the Agreement. 3. Payment. Ellensburg shall bill the County quarterly. The County shall pay to Ellensburg on a quarterly basis said charges as outlined in paragraph 2 above. 4. Receipt of animals. Ellensburg shall make provisions to receive dogs and cats at the Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement - 1