Agmt21 Animal Control Agreement Between San Mateo County and Cities

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4 fee schedule adopted by each City shall be the same as outlined in Chapter 6.04.290, as may be amended by County from time to time, of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, hereinafter “County Ordinance”. City acknowledges that the County plans to amend its animal control ordinances, with the goal for adoption within the next twelve (12) months. Enforcement of provisions of any City’s ordinance to the extent that it differs substantially from the County Ordinance, as amended by County from time to time, and results in an increase to Animal Control Contractor’s costs, shall be reimbursed directly by the City requiring additional services, as negotiated between the City requiring additional services and the Animal Control Contractor. Provision of services under the Animal Control Services Agreement shall take priority over such additional services provided separately pursuant to this Section. 3.3 Designation of Animal Control & License Revenue Collector. Each City hereby designates the Health System of the County or County’s designated contractor as the entity authorized to collect, at Cities’ cost, animal control and licensing revenue on the part of each City. 3.4 Permits for Public Events. Each City shall request input from the Animal Control Contractor prior to issuing permits for public exhibitions and events which include animals. The Animal Control Contractor is entitled to recover costs directly from the City in which exhibition or event will be located which relate to staffing that may result during or after the exhibition or event. Such costs will be collected by the Animal Control Contractor based on a fee schedule approved by the City in which the event is taking place, or as agreed between the Animal Control Contractor and the individual City. Any agreement with the Animal Control Contractor will require expeditious review of permits and input to the City. The provisions of this paragraph do not apply to public exhibitions and events where the only animals included in such events are anticipated to be service animals or police dogs. 3.5 City Liaison. Each City shall designate a representative to act as a liaison for animal control and licensing administration and enforcement issues for when County requests input from the City. If no contact person is designated, the City contact person shall be the City Manager. 3.6 Defense of Dangerous/Vicious Animal Determinations, Spay/Neuter Requirements, and Service Animal Designations. Parties acknowledge that each City is and will remain solely responsible for arranging and conducting hearings under its Dangerous and Vicious