HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2022-11 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, APPROVING AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA, RELATING TO BASIC ANIMAL CONTROL
SERVICES
RECITALS:
WHEREAS,the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town") acknowledge the
need for animal control services within the Town; and
WHEREAS,the Town has entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (the "Agreement") with
Maricopa County, a political subdivision of the State of Arizona (the "County"), for the provision
of animal control services within the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town and the County desire to extend the term of the Agreement and provide
for compensation for services provided thereunder.
ENACTMENTS:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS as follows:
SECTION 1. The recitals above are hereby incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The Town, through its Mayor and Council, hereby approves the
Intergovernmental Agreement ("IGA").
SECTION 3. The Town hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds for basic animal control
services, as more specifically detailed in the Appendix A.
SECTION 4. The Mayor, the Town Manager, the Town Clerk and the Town Attorney are hereby
authorized and directed to cause the execution of the IGA and to take all steps necessary to
carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Fountain Hills, Maricopa County,
Arizona, this 3rd day of May, 2022.
FOR THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
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Ginny ickey, Mayor izabeth leis, Town Clerk'
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11 PAGE 2
REVIEWED BY: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Grady E. er, Town Manager Aaron D. Arnson, Town Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
TO
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES AND SWEEPS BETWEEN
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA AND THE TOWN OF
FOUNTAIN HILLS]
See following pages.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
MARICOPA COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
BETWEEN
MARICOPA COUNTY
[Administered by its Animal Care & Control Department]
and
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ("IGA" or "Agreement") for Animal
Control Services is entered by and between Maricopa County, a political subdivision of the State
of Arizona, administered by its Animal Care & Control Department ("MCACC") (collectively
referred to as "County"), and the TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ("Town"), a municipal
corporation of the State of Arizona. The County and Town are collectively referred to as"Parties"
and individually as "Party." In consideration of the following, the Parties agree as follows:
1.0 PURPOSE: The purpose of this Agreement is to memorialize the Parties' rights and
responsibilities regarding the County's provision of Animal Control Services to the Town.
The Town needs Animal Control Services and desires to enter into this Agreement with
the County to appoint the County as the statutory Enforcement Agent for the City to
administer Animal Control Services, as defined in this Agreement.
2.0 AUTHORITY
2.1 Arizona Revised Statutes ("A.R.S.") § 11-952 and 11-1013 authorize the County
and Town, as public agencies, to enter IGAs for joint cooperative action, which
includes animal control services;
2.2 A.R.S. § 11-251(47) authorizes the County to make and enforce ordinances for the
protection and disposition of Domestic Animals subject to inhumane, unhealthful,
or dangerous conditions or circumstances;
2.3 A.R.S. § 11-1005(A)(3) and County Ordinance No. P-13, Rabies/Animal Control
("County Ordinance No. P-13")authorize the Board of Supervisors to contract with
the Town to enforce the provisions of any Town ordinance enacted for the control
of dogs if the provisions are not specific to breed;
2.4 A.R.S. § 11-201(A) authorizes the Board of Supervisors ("BOS") to act on behalf
of the County;
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2.5 Pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-1005(A)(1), the BOS has designated MCACC as the
"County enforcement agent"to perform animal control services. A.R.S. § 11-1007
authorizes the County enforcement agent to carry out its duties; and,
2.6 Pursuant to A.R.S. §§9-240(B)(16)(a)-(d),the Town is authorized to regulate dogs
and other animals within the Town.
3.0 TERM: This Agreement is effective on July 1, 2022 ("Effective Date") and terminates on
June 30, 2027(collectively, "Term").
4.0 RENEWAL: The Parties may renew this Agreement up to two successive twelve-month
terms/as many times as desirable, but each extension may not exceed the duration of the
Term("Renewal").
5.0 AMENDMENTS: Nothing in this Agreement may be modified or waived except by prior
written amendment,duly executed by authorized signers for Parties. The Parties may renew
or amend this Agreement upon the mutual written agreement signed by authorized signers
for the Parties.
6.0 DEFINITIONS
6.1 The Definitions at A.R.S. § 11-1001 and Town Code § Chapter 6 are hereby
incorporated into this Agreement and shall be capitalized when used in this
Agreement. In the event the County and Town definitions conflict, the County
definitions shall control. Additionally, the following terms are used in this
Agreement.
6.2 Aggressive Dog: Any dog that has bitten a person or domestic animal without
provocation or that has a known history of attacking persons or domestic animals
without provocation.
6.3 Animal: Refers to dogs but may also include cats that have bitten a human.
6.4 Animal At-Large: A dog that is not contained by an enclosure or physically
restrained by a leash.
6.5 Animal Control Ordinance: Laws set forth by A.R.S.Title 11,ordinances adopted
by Maricopa County for unincorporated Maricopa County,and ordinances adopted
by Town contracted with County to provide Animal Control Services.
6.6 Animal Control Facilities: Refers to the County Animal Pounds established
pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-1013.
6.7 Animal Control Services: Services provided by County that have been contracted
and approved by the Town and the County. Animal Control Services includes the
following services performed within the response periods prescribed in Appendix B:
6.7.1 control or impound of Animals(dogs)At-Large;
6.7.2 enforcement of licensing and rabies vaccination laws and ordinances; and
6.7.3 rabies surveillance and impound of Animals who have bitten a human.
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6.8 Bite Animal At-Large: An Animal that has bitten a human.
6.9 Confined Stray:Any dog that has been found roaming at large and the primary fmder
has taken into their private home or business for the purpose of confinement at the
County Pound.
6.10 County Observed Holidays: Refers to the County holidays listed on the County
Clerk of Court website.
6.11 Domestic Animal: As defined at A.R.S. § 11-251(47), an animal kept as a pet and
not primarily for economic purposes.
6.12 Enforcement Agent: As defined at A.R.S. § 11-1001(4),the person in each County
who is responsible for the enforcement of the animal control statutes and any rules
adopted pursuant to those statutes.
6.13 Limited Operation Hours: Refers to the hours of 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. seven(7)days a
week except County Observed Holidays. Restricted access available to police and
fire needing assistance with Priority 1 activities. Not intended for general public
access. Communication police line is direct service dispatcher to dispatcher.
6.14 Normal Hours of Operation: Refers to the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a
week except County Observed Holidays.
6.15 Owner:As defined in A.R.S. § 11-1001(10),any person keeping an animal other than
livestock for more than six consecutive days.
6.16 Priority 1 Dispatch: Request for service from the police or fire departments or
calls from the public involving a Bite Animal At-Large.
6.17 Priority 2 Dispatch: Request for service involving an Animal At-Large on school
property while school is in session,Aggressive Dog(s), or, if the dog is reported to
have any type of injury or sickness, Stray Dogs in imminent harm. May include
lower level calls for service that require immediate attention based on the situation.
6.18 Priority 3 Dispatch: Request for service to impound stray dogs confined by the
primary finder, at a private home or business or bite cases that have not just
occurred to investigate and/or advise quarantine.
6.19 Priority 4 Dispatch: Request for service to enforce license or leash laws. The
location of the dog and dog owner is known,and a violation witnessed and reported
for investigation of leash law.
6.20 Primary Finder: Person who has located and confined a stray dog and has taken
the dog into their private home or business for purposes of confinement at County
Animal Control Facilities.
6.21 Response Time: The time within which the County will respond to a call for
service which varies based on the time of the call and the priority assigned to the
call.
6.22 Stray Dog: Means any dog three months of age or older running at-large that is not
wearing a valid license tag.
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6.23 Sick or Injured: A stray dog which has been reported to have some type of injury
or suffering from some type of illness. This can include but is not limited to hit by
a car, limping, suffering from heat related issues.
6.24 Third Party: A person or group, not under contract with the County or other
municipality,that receives from the primary finder,traps,picks up, and/or confines
for any period of time, Animals from another. For example, veterinarians and
citizen groups who receive Animals from others are Third Parties under this
Agreement. Businesses contracted by government jurisdictions to provide Animal
Control Services are not Third Parties under this Agreement.
7.0 COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES
The County agrees to:
7.1 Provide Animal Control Services to the Town, as defined and further prescribed in
Appendix B.
7.2 Submit invoices quarterly for Animal Control Services provided.
7.3 If the Town changes its ordinance,the County may at its option,decline to enforce
the changes to the ordinance or enter a written amendment adding enforcement of
such changes, which may include modification of service and additional payment
terms.
8.0 TOWN RESPONSIBILITIES
The Town agrees to:
8.1 Pay the County for Animal Control Services performed under this Agreement in
accordance with Appendix A of this Agreement. The Town will submit payment
to County within thirty(30)days of receiving an invoice.
8.2 Notify the County of Town ordinance changes no later than 90 days prior to the
effective date of the change.
9.0 RECORDS
9.1 At minimum, the Parties shall keep the following records under this Agreement
("Records"):
9.1.1 Intake counts;
9.1.2 Electronic impound records;
9.1.3 Documentation of Town attempts to return Animal to owner;
9.1.4 All documentation related to dog licenses;
9.1.5 All documentation related to rabies;
9.1.6 All documentation related to Immigration, E-Verify, and compliance
with paragraph 20 of this Agreement; and
9.1.7 Any other books, accounts,reports, files, or other documents related to
this Agreement required under law.
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9.2 The Town will have access to County dog licensing data through a web portal, calls
to the animal control facility, and by email.
9.3 The Parties shall retain records in accordance with their applicable retention rules
and policies. The County shall retain records in accordance with the County
Records Management policy,A2101. The Town shall retain records in accordance
with applicable law.
9.4 The Parties waive their respective public records procedure for obtaining Records,
including when using the web portal,phone calls, or emails for licensing data.
9.5 The Parties shall have full access to, and the right to examine, copy, and make use
of,all Records relevant to this Agreement no later than ten(10)business days from
the date of request.
9.6 The Parties acknowledge some Records may be protected from disclosure under
Arizona law. The Parties shall consult with counsel prior to disclosing.
10.0 REPORTING:The County shall provide the Town with quarterly routine statistical and/or
management reports which provide the following information:the number of calls,the date
and time the call was received, incident address or area, descriptor(stray/dangerous), and
disposition of the call concerning the services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
11.0 FINANCING: The Town will pay for the impounding and quarantining activities under
this Agreement pursuant to the fees and costs schedules in Appendices A and B to this
Agreement.
12.0 NON-APPROPRIATION:Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement,every
payment obligation of the Town under this Agreement is conditioned upon the availability
of funds appropriated and allocated for the payment of such obligation. If funds are not
appropriated,allocated and available or if the appropriation is changed by the appropriating
body resulting in funds no longer being available for the continuance of this Agreement,
this Agreement may be terminated by the County at the end of the period for which funds
are available. No liability shall accrue to the Town or County in the event this provision
is exercised, and neither Party shall be obligated or liable for any future payments or for
any damages due to termination under this paragraph.
13.0 AUDITS
13.1 Each Party may audit and inspect the other Party's work to verify compliance with
this Agreement.
13.2 All Records shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection and audit by either
Party for five years after completion of the Agreement.
13.3 The owner of the Records shall produce the requested Records in accordance with
this Agreement.
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13.4 Each Party,prior to conducting an audit, must give sixty(60)calendar days' notice
to the other Party.Notice shall be given as provided in section 14.0.
14.0 NOTICE: Whenever written notice is required or permitted under this Agreement, such
notice shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given if personally delivered or deposited
in the United States mail in a properly stamped envelope — certified or registered mail,
return receipt requested—or electronically mailed, addressed to:
MARICOPA COUNTY TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
Maricopa County Animal Care&Control Town of Fountain Hills
Shelter and Field Operations c/o Grady Miller, Town Manager
do Al Aguinaga 16705 E. Avenue of the Fountains
2500 S 27th Avenue Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 506-2766
Cc:
cc: Town of Fountain Hills
Maricopa County Animal Care&Control c/o Aaron Arnson,Town Attorney
c/o Kristi McMahon 16705 E Avenue of the Fountains
2500 S. 27th Avenue Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 506-5100
15.0 TERMINATION
15.1 Any Party may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by giving ninety
(90) days' written notice in compliance with the Notice requirements of this
Agreement in section 14. The County may terminate the Agreement immediately
upon discovery that the life, health, or safety of an animal or person is in jeopardy
because of the actions or inaction of the Town. The failure of the Town to provide
requested information on a bite incident, attack incident, and/or stray hold
constitute[s] the jeopardy of life, health, and safety of an animal and person and is
grounds for immediate termination.
15.2 Pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511, either Party may cancel this
Agreement without penalty or obligation, if any person significantly involved in
the initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating this Agreement on behalf
of the terminating Party is at any time while the Agreement or any extension thereof
is in effect an employee of the other party to the Agreement in any capacity with
respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
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15.3 In the event of non-payment by Town,this Agreement shall terminate as of the date
of last payment received and County obligations hereunder shall immediately
cease.
15.4 Upon termination of this Agreement,all property involved will revert to the owner.
Termination will not relieve any Party from liabilities or costs already incurred
under this Agreement, nor affect any ownership pursuant to this Agreement. Any
Eligible Animals still in the custody of the County at the termination of this
Agreement will become the property of the Town at the end of the hold period
established by statute and will be governed by this Agreement.
16.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The Town is an independent contractor, including
the Town's employees, agents, and subcontractors. Nothing in this Agreement will be
construed to create any partnership,joint venture, or employment relationship between the
Parties or create any employer-employee relationship between a Party and the employees
of the other Party. Neither Party will be liable for any debts,accounts,obligations,or other
liabilities whatsoever of the other.
17.0 SUBCONTRACTING: The Town shall not subcontract or assign any responsibility or
portion of this Agreement to a subcontractor without the prior, express,written consent of
the County.The County reserves the right to reject a subcontractor if the County determines
the subcontractor fails to comply with any term of this Agreement or if the County
determines the subcontractor does not pass a background check or fails any other criteria
related to the health or safety of Animals and employees.
18.0 ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement shall not be assigned, in whole or in part, without the
prior written consent of the Parties, and any assignment in contravention of this provision
shall be null and void.
19.0 NONDISRCIMINATION: The Parties agree to comply with all applicable state and
federal laws, rules, regulations and executive orders governing equal employment
opportunity, immigration, nondiscrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities
Act, and affirmative action.
20.0 IMMIGRATION; E-VERIFY: To the extent applicable under A.R.S. § 41-4401, the
Parties warrant compliance,on behalf of themselves and all subcontractors,with all federal
immigration laws and regulations relating to their employees, and, compliance with the E-
Verify requirements under A.R.S. § 23-214(A). Any Party's breach of the above-
mentioned warranty shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and the non-
breaching Party may terminate this Agreement. The Parties retain the legal right to inspect
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the papers of any other Party to ensure that the Party is complying with the above-
mentioned warranty under this Agreement.
21.0 INDEMNIFICATION: To the fullest extent permitted under Arizona law,each Party and
its departments, agencies,boards, commissions, officers, officials, agents, employees, and
volunteers(as"Indemnitor")agrees to indemnify,defend and hold harmless the other Party
and its departments, agencies,boards, commissions, officers, officials, agents, employees,
and volunteers (as "Indemnitee"), from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities,
damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including court costs, attorneys' fees, claim
processing) (collectively, "Claims") arising out of bodily or personal injury of any person
(including death) or tangible or intangible property damage, in whole or in part, by the
negligent or willful acts or omissions of Indemnitor. This indemnity includes any claim or
amount arising out of or recovered under the Workers' Compensation law.It is the specific
intention of the Parties that the Indemnitee shall, in all instances,except for Claims arising
solely from the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the Indemnitee,be indemnified by
the Indemnitor against all Claims.It is agreed that the Town will be responsible for primary
loss investigation, defense, and judgment costs where this indemnification is applicable.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as consent to any suit or waiver of any
defense in a suit brought against the County or the Town in any State or Federal Court
arising from the negligent or willful acts or omissions of the Parties.
22.0 DISPUTE RESOLUTION: In the event a dispute under this Agreement arises between
the Parties,the Parties will follow this process:
22.1 The Parties will meet and confer in person about the issue. The Parties will make
their best efforts to reach a resolution at this meeting.
22.2 If the Parties are unable to resolve the conflict after the in-person meeting, within
ten(10) business days after the meeting,the Party raising the issue shall prepare a
written conflict report and deliver to the other/receiving Party for a response. The
conflict report shall include, at minimum, a section summarizing relevant
background, an issue statement, and a proposed solution. The receiving Party shall
prepare and deliver a written response within ten(10)business days from the date
of receipt of the conflict report.
22.3 If the Parties cannot resolve the issue after assessing the conflict report and
response, the Parties shall once again meet and confer in person to discuss the
conflict report and response and try to resolve the issue. The Parties shall make
their best efforts to reach a resolution at this meeting.
22.4 If the Parties are still unable to reach a resolution, the Parties may seek resolution
through mediation/arbitration. The Parties may provide the conflict report and
response to the arbitrator to aid in resolution. The Parties shall select a mutually
acceptable third-party as arbitrator. Each party shall bear its own arbitration fees,
attorneys' fees, and costs.
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23.0 PARTIAL PERFORMANCE: The failure of either Party to insist in any one or more
instances upon the full and complete performance of any of the terms of this Agreement
shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of the right to insist upon full and
complete performance of the same, or any other term, either in the past or in the future.
24.0 FORCE MAJEURE: Neither Party shall be responsible for delays or failures in
performance resulting exclusively from unanticipated, unpreventable, uncontrollable,
exceptional, and overwhelming events or acts. This includes acts or events of nature, such
as fires, pandemics, floods, hurricanes, monsoons, tornadoes, or communication line or
power failures; and, acts or events of people, such as riots, wars, and governmental
regulations imposed after the fact.
25.0 INSURANCE: The Parties agree to secure and maintain sufficient insurance coverage for
all risks that may arise out of the terms, obligations, operations, and actions as set forth in
this Agreement, including but not limited to public entity insurance. The acquisition of
insurance or the maintenance and operation of a self-insurance program may fulfill the
insurance requirement.
26.0 APPLICABLE LAW: Each Party shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,
Executive Orders,rules,regulations, standards,and codes of the Federal and State whether
or not specifically referenced herein.
27.0 VENUE; CHOICE OF LAW
27.1 The proper venue for any proceeding arising from this Agreement shall be
Maricopa County,Arizona. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
and be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
27.2 This Agreement and all obligations imposed on the Parties arising under this
Agreement shall be subject to any limitations of budget law or other applicable
local law or regulations. No term in this Agreement shall be construed to relieve
the Parties of any obligations or responsibilities imposed on Parties by law. This
Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.
28.0 HEADINGS: Sections and other headings contained in this Agreement are for reference
purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.
29.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed
to by the Parties. No other understanding, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter
of this Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the Parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned represent and warrant that he/she is duly authorized
to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of each Party and that this Agreement is binding
on said Party in accordance with its terms. The Parties enter into this Agreement as of the
Effective Date, as defined in Section 3.0 of this Agreement(Term):
MARICOPA County TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS
By: By:
Jack Sellers, Chairman Ginny Dickey, Mayor
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Town of Fountain Hills
Date Date
Attest: Attest:
Juanita Garza, Clerk of the Board Elizabeth Klein, Town Clerk
Date Date
Approved as to Form:
Undersigned counsel has reviewed the foregoing Agreement pursuant to A.R.S. § 11-952(D) and
has determined it is in proper form and within the powers and authority granted under the laws of
this state to the County and Town.
Karen Hartman-Tellez, Aaron Arnson
Maricopa County Deputy Attorney Attorney for Town of Fountain Hills
Date Date
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APPENDIX A
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
1. County Service Level: Animal Control Services
2. Service Cost for Initial Term: $25,843
For the initial year of this Agreement, the Town agrees to pay the County $25,843. Thereafter,
the Town shall pay the County those fees approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
in accordance with a formula developed by MCACC,which require full recovery of the County's
direct and indirect costs.
AVG FY20 FY21 Jurisdiction Po•ulation and Bite Data
e° ported AWMA US Pets - ► F -'. • Proactive
Population Ownership s,Quarantine, Case -`}' Town
, Formula for Do . e at AC i `��Patrols of
,I
parks and:
ubhc areas
23,906 5,645 2 62 10
AVG FY20 FY21 Calculation for Initial Year FY2023 or 7 1 22—6 30 23 :
Mileage Mileage ��" ails for ,r" Trucks, Hours Spent' - '.own
`(ACC to Federal �.. Service 'Technology in the Field . patrols ten
'Town x Reimburseme E CFS) qp, Replacement on Calls ' (10) per
CFS '„ +;L ,ased on % on @$81.06/hou'' .,`'FY year
Field Calls $800/patrol
across all Town day
5538.6 $3,240.08 $10,404 $1,361.97 $2,837.10 $8,000
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APPENDIX B
SERVICES
1. The County, as the appointed Enforcement Agent, shall be responsible for and enforce the
Animal Control Ordinance for the Town. See Appendix D.
2. Minimum Staffing: Staffing will be sufficient to respond to ninety percent (90%) of
service requests within the period prescribed below
3. Response Times: The County will respond during Normal Hours of Operation. On
average, County staff will arrive at the scene of a reported service request within the time
prescribed below based on the service classification and driver safety conditions:
Priority 1 1 hour
Priority 2 2 hours
Priority 3 48 hours
Priority 4 72 hours
**See Appendix C for call for service types by priority.
4. Response Time during Limited Operations Hours: The County will only act on Priority 1
and 2 calls for service during Limited Operation Hours and only when the requesting police agency
agrees to remain on scene for the duration of the time needed to handle the call for service. The
County will not respond to priority 3 or 4 calls for service after 3pm until the commencement of
the next Normal Hours of Operation. The response time for Limited Operations Hours will be two
(2) hours maximum. The response time could be longer should a higher priority call for service
be received. The choice to respond to higher priority calls is at the discretion of the County.
5. The County shall not respond to scenes involving owned animals being seized or
impounded as a part of a police function related to neglect, abuse, abandonment, arrests, crime
scene investigations, fire scenes, or any situation where the law enforcement officer has seized an
owned animal. The County will not respond to citizen response requests for abuse, neglect, or
cruelty of animals.
6. Law enforcement agencies needing assistance in accordance with this IGA can call the
County Field Dispatch non-public phone line (602-506-1309)to request general assistance during
Normal Hours of Operation and after 5pm for Priority 1 or 2 calls. The decision to respond is
based on the information provided to staff at the time of the request. The County reserves the right
to respond to non-emergency requests at the beginning of the next Normal Hours of Operation.
7. While the County is closed for business on all County Observed Holidays, the County
reserves the right to provide limited response times from 7am to 10 pm on County observed
holidays. The police only line will be staffed for Priority 1 calls for service from 7am to 10pm on
County Holidays.
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8. The County shall provide lost and found service from 8am to 5pm seven(7)days per week
to allow for citizens to report found and lost dogs at (602) 372-4598. This service will not be
provided during the holiday coverage prescribed in Paragraph 7.
9. The County shall provide call center services during Normal Hours of Operation and 24-
hour online services for citizens to report animal control issues, conduct licensing transactions,
and ask general animal control questions. Call center services will not be provided during the
holidays prescribed in Paragraph 7.
10. The County at its discretion may pick up dogs from Third Parties.
11. The County will provide an additional ten(10)enforcement patrols coordinated with Town
Officials that include parks, public streets, and other locations identified. The cost per patrol is
calculated at$800 per patrol day that includes hours spent within city limits to conduct the service.
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APPENDIX C
PRIORITY CLASSIFICATIONS
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 0-Other
1 hour or less 2 hours 48 hours 72 hours by appointment
Officer needs Aggressive or On duty municipal Area check no Vicious animal Maricopa County
assistance menacing animal employees,not aggression petition Constables or
police/fire/animal at large imminent LEO Public Fiduciary
control officer safety hazard
Officer on scene
Animal bite Animal in trap Bite investigation Leash Law Court appearance Kennel permit
running at large/ Jrag check/Trap or follow up or delivery inspections
imminent safety Pick up investigation
hazard within last
hour
Animal at large on Sick or injured Confined stray dog Third Party Pick- Canvassing
school grounds stray at business or ups
(school in session) home
does not include
colleges
Attack which has Officer needs Attack older than 3 Barking dog Public Information
taken place in the assistance hours Animal bite Booth
last hour dog still police/fire/animal investigations
at large and control officer follow up second
possess Officer not on sequence
immediate threat scene
Attack within the Dog confined on Kennel Permit
last 3 hours dog school grounds
still at large
Will show Admin duties
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APPENDIX D
TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS ORDINANCE
Dog not permitted at large 6-2-5C
Dog at large school/park 9-4-3A4
Dog at large vicious/heat 6-2-5A
Unlawful Interference 6-2-8A
Failure to wear 6-2-5D
Failure to quarantine 6-2-7A
Unlawful Keeping 6-2-8B
Failure to license 6-2-3D
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