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R-22-23VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD RESOLUTION NO.2022- R-22-23 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RELATED TO THE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL PROGRAM WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 10 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution and the Illinois Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1, et seq., authorize and encourage intergovernmental cooperation; and WHEREAS, Lake County Board of Health (`Board of Health'), through Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center, has a program to provide services and assistance to municipalities related to the pickup of stray animals, injured wildlife, aggressive animals, investigations of animal neglect and cruelty, and other animal complaints ("Program"); and WHEREAS, to continue to be a part of the Program, the Village must enter into a fee for service agreement with the Board of Health ("IGA"); and WHEREAS, the Village has long benefited from participating in the Program; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that entering into the IGA with the Board of Health will serve and be in the best interests of the Village and its residents; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows: SECTION 1: RECITALS. The Village Board hereby adopts the foregoing recitals as its findings, as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2: APPROVAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT. The Village Board hereby approves the IGA in the form attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A. SECTION 3: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT. The Mayor and the Village Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and attest, on behalf of the Village, the final IGA. If the executed copy of the final agreement is not received by the Village Clerk within 60 days after the effective date of this Resolution, then this authority to execute and attest will, at the option of the Mayor and Board of Trustees, be null and void. SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 100125269.11 AYES: Benton, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Berg PASSED: April 4, 2022 APPROVED. April 4, 2022 RESOLUTION NO: R-22-23 Daniel C. Shapiro, Mayor ATTEST: Ke t S. Street, Village Clerk 100125269.11 EXHIBIT A INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT {00125269.1) LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL PROGRAM FEE FOR SERVICE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this , day of A _` f ► 1 _ , 202„2, by and between the LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (hereinafter referred to as "Tire Board of Health," and the CITYlVIUL AGE of; N�-)ayA C -(;-.e G— (herein referred to as -The Municipality`. 1. SERVICE VISITS The Board of Health shall respond to all request for service visit calls within the municipality during normal business hours and shall respond to emergency calls on a twentyfair (24) hour basis. Services include, but are not limited to: the pickup of stray domestic animals; the pickup of injured wildlife; the pickup of aggressive animals running at large; the pickup of animals suspected of carrying the rabies virus; investigations of dangerous, animal -aggressive, or vicious dogs; investigations of animal neglect or cruelty; and general field assistancelsupport related to animal complaints or concerns. Only requests for emergency services shall be responded to after normal business hours_ Emergency swam are restricted to: the removal of wildlife from living quarters; the pickup of stray biting animals, including wildlife; the pickup of injured stray dogs and cats; the pickup of animals from the scene of an arrest or other required removal of the owner, and the pickup of aggressively behaving stray dogs. Requests for emergency services pertaining to livestock will be at the discMion of the Board of Health. Response to all service calls shall be as soon as possible, based on the circumstances of the situation and the priority of the call as determined by representatives of the Board of Health All request for service calls shall be authorized by a representative designated by the Municipality. The representatives) named below islare authorized by the Municipality to approve requests for service: (Please type or print legibly. The Board of health must be notified of any changes to authorized representatives.) PIO k ce— During Business Hours: _ am. to _p.m. W0-kCkI Ste AgT�I 1_s a�_ N -__� v 7L4 � Ate Business Hours: �- Name 2. ANIMAL BITES Upon becoming aware of an animal bite to a human or to another animal, the Municipality shall notify the Board of Health. The Municipality shall direct the biting animal owner, keeper or harborer to contact the Board of Health to confirm the requirements for confining the animal for rabies observation, as specified in the Illinois Animal Control Act and Lake County Code of Ordinances Chapter 172. A report of the animal bite, on a form supplied by the Board of Health, shall be completed by the Municipality and submitted to the Board of Health within 24 hours. The Board of Health shall provide support to the Municipality in the enforcement of the provisions of the Illinois Animal Control Act that pertain to biting animal investigations when requested. 3. IMPOUNDMENT In accordance with Section 1, the Board of Health shall impound animals apprehended within the Municipality's boundaries. The Board of Health shall provide rabies observation and if applicable, a rabies vaccination and microchip implant by a licensed veterinarian for animals that have bitten and/or are impounded at the Lake County Animal Shelter prior to release. 4. ANIMAL CRUELTY AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS At the request of the Municipality, the Board of Health shall provide assistance in the investigation of animal cruelty and/or neglect. Animals seized in accordance with the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act shall be housed at the Lake County Animal Shelter, or an offsite location authorized by the Board of Health, pending the disposition of the Court, or relinquishment by the owner. All boarding fees shall be the responsibility of the Municipality pending the disposition or relinquishment. 5. ANIMALS NOT RETURNED TO OWNERS In accordance with the applicable State of Illinois statute(s) and Lake County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 172, the Board of Health shall provide humane disposal or release/transportation to a licensed animal shelter, rescue group or adoption facility of unclaimed animals that are apprehended within the Municipality's limits and impounded at the Lake County Animal Shelter. 6. EDUCATION The Board of Health shall, at no cost, provide the Municipality with educational programs and/or materials on: animal bite reporting and prevention; animal cruelty and neglect investigations; and proper and humane care and treatment of animals which may be directed towards youth, public officials, or the general public. 7. ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL ORDINANCE(S) In carrying out the terms of this agreement, the Board of Health shall only enforce the provisions of the Lake County Code of Ordinances. The Board of Health will not enforce provisions of any ordinance or code adopted by the Municipality that are not included in the Lake County Code of Ordinances. S. PAYMENT OF FEES FOR SERVICES Except as specified in this section, fees for services provided by the Board of Health shall be assessed as established by the Lake County Arrirnal Care and Control Fee Schedule, as amended from time to time. The Board of Health and the Municipality agree that no fees shall be assessed to the Municipality for the following services: the removal of wildlife with high incidads of rabies ftom the living quarters (such as bats, raccoons, coyote, skunk, fox, and woodchuck); the pickup of stray biting animals, including wildlife; the pickup of injured stray dogs and cats; the pickup of stray dogs. On a monthly basis, the Board of Health shall submit a statement to the Municipality listing the services provided during the previous month. Payments shall be made monthly by the Municipality to the Board of Health. 9. EFFECTIVE DATE This agreement shall be effective on the date of signing by both parties and shall remain in force thereafkx without further action, but may be terminated by either party as provided in Section 10, 10. TERMINATION CLAUSE In the event that either party wishes to terminate this Agreement for any cause, including the lack of payment of fees for services, notification must be presented in writing and delivered either in person or by certified mail to the other party. The party requesting termination shall give thirty (30) days notice of the date of termination 11. SEVERABII.ITI'Y If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase in this agreement, or any part thereon is for any reason held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that derision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this agreement. 12. INDEMNIFICATION The Municipality agrees to hold the County of Lake harmless and indemnify the County of Lake for any actions or omissions committed by the Municipality, its agents and/or employees. LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ,[ 4/14/22 President Date Attest: —4/1 e- 4/14/22 Executive Director Date CITYMMJ AGE OF: iAA By: Mayor/President Attest: Vi a Clerk Date }- �Y,'?-07-z Date LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL FEES SCHEDULE MUNICIPAL CONTRACT SERVICE FEES Service visit (per warden/hour) $50 After hours service visit (per warden/hour) $200 Transportation of Livestock (per animal) $75 Disposal of cat brought to the Animal Care and Control Facility or picked up at a secure municipal location $35 Disposal of cat picked up at a location other than a secure municipal location $85 Disposal of owned animal $35 Disposal of wild animal brought to the Animal Care and Control Facility $20 Disposal of wild animal apprehended in municipality $100 Dog or Livestock Boarding Cost (per animallday) $15 Cat Boarding Cost (per animal/day) $10 Miscellaneous Pet Boarding (per animal/day) $5 Euthanasia of cat $35 Removal of animal(s) through court ordered eviction (per warden/hour) $50 Euthanasia of dog $100 Service visit to municipality without contract (per warden/hour) $200 DEERFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE: March 22, 2022 TO: Kent Street, Village Manager FROM: John J. Sliozis, Chief of Police CC: Deputy Chief Brian Budny, Deputy Chief Chris Fry SUBJECT: Request for Board Action; Approval of Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Lake County Board of Health Related to the Animal Care and Control Program. On Monday, April 4, 2022, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees, the Police Department will seek the Approval of a Resolution (attached) authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Village of Deerfield and the Lake County Board of Health to provide supplemental animal care and control services to the Village of Deerfield (attached). BACKGROUND The Police Department often finds itself limited in its response to animal related calls for service, with many of these responsibilities assigned to the Community Service Officers. Due to reduced training and resources available for certain types of calls regarding animal control, the Department has often found itself referring callers to private services for assistance. After consultation with the Animal Care and Control Program of the Lake County Board of Health, it was leamed the Police Department and Village could enter in to a "Fee for Service Agreement" with the County that includes, but is not limited to; animal service visits, animal bite investigations, impoundments, animal cruelty/neglect investigations, and general education. There is no financial obligation assumed by the Village unless services are requested. The services will supplement those offered by the Police Department, offer additional expertise as it relates to animal related calls for service and only be utilized when the Police Department is unable to provide the service. RECOMMENDATION The Police Department recommends approval of the Resolution. John J liozis Chief of Police