2012-964 Resolution 2012 - 964
A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with the Rock County Humane Society to Provide Intake and
Care of Stray Animals in 2013
Whereas, the City of Janesville is responsible for the enforcement of Animal Care Laws, which include Title 6
of the Janesville Ordinances ( "Animals "), Chapter 173 of the Wisconsin Statutes ( "Animals; Humane
Officers "); Chapter 174 of the Wisconsin Statutes ( "Dogs "); Chapter 951 of the Wisconsin Statutes ( "Crimes
Against Animals "); and the rabies control program established under Wisconsin Statute section 95.21; and
Whereas, the City of Janesville desires to contract with a local service provider to provide Stray Animal
Services for calendar year 2013 in the manner and for the amounts set forth in a certain Agreement, a true and
correct photocopy of which proposed Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth
verbatim; and
Whereas, the City of Janesville and the Rock County Humane Society mutually desire to enter into this
Agreement for stray animal control, shelter, and care services; and
Whereas, the Common Council find that entering this agreement with the Rock County Humane Society for
stray animal control, shelter, and care services is in the best interest and benefit of the City, taxpayers, and
community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE that
the City Manager, City Clerk, and his/her designee are authorized, on behalf of the City of Janesville, to enter into
and execute the attached Agreement for 2013; and to make and take such minor additional amendments and/or
actions as may from time to time, be determined by the City Manager as necessary and/or desirable to effectuate the
Agreement, the intent of this Resolution, and/or for the public good.
Motion by: Steeber
ADOPTED: December 10, 2012 Second by: Dongarra -Adams
/ Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
APPROVED: Dongarra -Adams X
Farrell X
Liebert X
Eric J. Levitt, City M. a_ -r Kealy X
ATTEST: / Severson X
Steeber X
Voskuil X
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Jean A Wulf, City Clerk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney - -_
Proposed by Police Department
Prepared by: City Attorney