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AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTERING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS This Agreement for Animal Control and Sheltering Services is made this 1"day of July, 2024, by and between the City of Palo Alto ("Palo Alto") and the Town of Los Altos Hills ("Agency"). RECITALS WHEREAS, animal control and sheltering services are required by California law to be provided by incorporated cities; and WHEREAS, Palo Alto has an established animal control and shelter operation Palo Alto Animal Control (or "PAAC"); and WHEREAS, Agency has no current facilities or ability to provide those required animal services, and has requested that Palo Alto provide specified animal control and sheltering services, and animal licensing within the jurisdiction of Agency, and for the citizens of Agency; and WHEREAS, Palo Alto has the capacity to provide such services to Agency as are hereinafter described, and is willing to do so; WHEREAS, Palo Alto has engaged Pets In Need, a local non-profit animal services group ("PIN"), to operate the animal shelter; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the following covenants, terms, and conditions, the parties agree: SECTION 1: Term The term of this agreement shall commence on July 1, 2024 and shall terminate on June 30, 2029, unless sooner terminated or extended by mutual agreement between Palo Alto and the Agency. The parties intend to extend this agreement for a second additional five-year term consistent with the original contract signed by the parties in 2004. The parties intend to extend this agreement so long as it is mutually advantageous. Parties agree to meet at least twelve months prior to the scheduled termination hereof and discuss the terms of such extension. A. Amendments - Amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and approved by the governing body of Agency and Palo Alto. This is the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements.