HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-02-J01G Pet Licensing AgreementAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: August 2, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Agreement for
Animal Licensing Services [PetData, Inc.]
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: In 2016, the Waukee City Council approved an
agreement with PetData, Inc., to provide online dog and cat licensing,
database management, license mailing and renewals, and customer
support. That initial agreement has since expired and City staff
recommend entering into a new agreement with PetData, Inc., to
continue to provide licensing services for the City.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: City staff recommend approval of the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Agreement for Animal Licensing Services
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
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NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2021-
APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL LICENSING SERVICES WITH
PETDATA, INC.
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Iowa is a duly organized municipality within Dallas
County; AND,
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2016, the Waukee City Council approved an Agreement
for Animal Licensing Services with PetData, Inc., to provide online dog and cat
licensing, database management, license mailing and renewals, and customer support
(Resolution #16-481); AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee desires to continue contracting with PetData, Inc., for
animal licensing services; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed an agreement with PetData and finds it
satisfactory;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in
session this 2nd day of August, 2021, that it hereby approves an Agreement for Animal
Licensing Services with PetData, Inc.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
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AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL LICENSING SERVICES
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THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL LICENSING SERVICES (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and
between the CITY OF WAUKEE AND hereinafter called “CITY,” and PETDATA, INC., a Texas for-profit
corporation, hereinafter called “CONTRACTOR,” as of the date last signed by a party as reflected on the signature
page of this Agreement (“the Execution Date”).
For good and valuable consideration, CITIES and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
1. SERVICES
For the consideration set forth below, CONTRACTOR agrees to provide to CITY the animal licensing services
described under “CONTRACTOR’s RESPONSIBILITIES” in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference (collectively, the “Services”), upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Services relate to
CITY’s licensing and registration of pets. CITY agrees to perform “CITY’s RESPONSIBILITIES” described in
Exhibit A. In the event of any conflict between any of the contents of Exhibit A and any of the provisions of the
main body of this Agreement, the provisions of the main body of this Agreement will prevail.
2. OVERSIGHT AND COORDINATION
All Services shall be performed to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY, as reasonably determined by CITY’s
Administrator or other person whom CITY shall from time to time designate to monitor the performance of the
Services by CONTRACTOR. CITIES agrees to promptly notify CONTRACTOR of the name and contact
information of the person who will monitor the performance of the Services on behalf of CITY, and to promptly
notify CONTRACTOR of any changes to CITY’S monitoring designee or the contact information for CITY’s
monitoring designee.
3. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that, prior to signing this Agreement, CONTRACTOR has become familiar with the
scope of the Services required under this Agreement. Subject to CONTRACTOR’s fulfillment of its obligations
under this Agreement, the means, methods, timing, and manner of performing the Services shall be within the sole
discretion of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR may perform the Services at such location(s) that CONTRACTOR
may from time to time determine, and shall not be required to perform any of the Services at a CITY location. CITY
acknowledges that CONTRACTOR shall not be obligated to commence the performance of the Services until the
Commencement Date, as hereinafter provided. CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible or liable to CITY or any
third party for any delays, errors or omissions in the performance of the Services or any losses or damages sustained
by CITY or any third party that are caused by (i) CITY or any of CITY’s employees or agents, (ii) the inaccuracy,
incompleteness, or other insufficiency of any data furnished by or on behalf of CITY to CONTRACTOR under or in
connection with this Agreement, or (iii) any other items furnished by or on behalf of CITY to CONTRACTOR
under or in connection with this Agreement.
4. CUSTOM SUPPLIES
If CITY requests that CONTRACTOR utilize specific supplies in connection with the performance of the Services,
such as, for example, forms, brochures, or rabies books, CITY will provide those supplies to CONTRACTOR
without charge.
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5. BANK ACCOUNTS
Licensing fees and any other amounts that are collected by CONTRACTOR for the benefit of CITY under this
Agreement will be deposited into an account of one of the following types that is from time to time designated by
CITY (a “Bank Account”):
A. An account established and maintained by CITY in its name at a bank or other financial institution (a
“CITY Account”); or
B. A separate account established and maintained by CONTRACTOR at a bank or other financial institution
selected by CONTRACTOR in which will be deposited funds that relate solely to this Agreement (a “Maintained
Account”).
CITY will initially designate the type of Bank Account to be utilized hereunder in a notice that CITY will deliver to
CONTRACTOR during the Transition Phase in accordance with Section 11. CITY may thereafter change the
designation of the type of Bank Account to be utilized hereunder from time to time upon notice to CONTRACTOR,
and CONTRACTOR will have a reasonable time in order to effect any such requested change. CITY will reimburse
CONTRACTOR for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by CONTRACTOR in connection with any change in the
type of Bank Account utilized hereunder. CITY acknowledges and consents that CONTRACTOR may make an
initial deposit into a Maintained Account from CONTRACTOR’s funds in order to establish the account, which
initial deposit will be refunded or otherwise reimbursed to CONTRACTOR. When a Maintained Account is closed,
any funds remaining in the account after the payment of all amounts due CITY hereunder will belong to and be
disbursed to CONTRACTOR.
6. COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR
In consideration of the Services, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to the following compensation:
A. Basic Fees.
CITY shall pay to CONTRACTOR the following fees for all animal licenses issued during the term of this
Agreement, regardless of whether they are issued by CITY, CONTRACTOR, veterinarians, or any other persons:
1)$4.20 for each one-year license or replacement tag and for the first year for each multi-year license
(which amount is subject to adjustment as provided below).
2)$2.00 for each additional year after the first year for each multi-year license.
3)$2.50 collection service fee for each late fee, if any, paid by a Licensee during the term of this
Agreement.
The fee provided for in clause 1), above, will be adjusted as follows during any of the following periods that fall
within the term of this Agreement: (a) commencing on the third (3rd) annual anniversary of the Execution Date and
continuing until the fifth (5th) annual anniversary of the Execution Date, the fee provided for in clause 1), above,
will be $4.30; and (b) if the term of this Agreement is for more than five (5) years, then, commencing on the fifth
(5th) annual anniversary of the Execution Date and continuing on each annual anniversary of the Execution Date
thereafter throughout the remaining term of this Agreement, the fee provided for in clause 1), as previously adjusted,
will increase by an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the fee under clause 1) that is in effect immediately prior to
the respective anniversary, and the fee, as so increased, will thereupon become the fee payable under clause 1)
unless and until further adjusted in accordance with this clause (b).
An animal license will be considered “issued” for purposes of this Agreement regardless of the means, method,
program, process, or agency used for the issuance or registration of the license, and whether or not a fee or other
consideration is charged or received by the CITY for the license. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, an
animal license that is donated or issued free of charge by the CITY or that is issued as part of a bundling of CITY
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services or programs will be considered “issued” for purposes of this Agreement. Further, any animal license that is
processed by CONTRACTOR for CITY during the term of this Agreement will be considered “issued” for purposes
of this Agreement, whether or not the license was or is actually issued or delivered before, during, or after the term
of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the preceding provisions of this Section 6A, the parties agree that CONTRACTOR’s minimum
aggregate fees under this Section 6A are $6,000.00 per calendar year. In order to assure the payment of such
minimum aggregate annual fees to CONTRACTOR, the parties agree that if the aggregate fees payable to
CONTRACTOR under this Section 6A for a calendar month would, but for the application of this sentence, be less
than $500.00, then the aggregate fees payable to CONTRACTOR under this Section 6A for that calendar month will
be $500.00. However, the foregoing minimum monthly amount will not be applicable if the aggregate fees paid to
CONTRACTOR under this Section 6A have already equaled or exceeded, or in the opinion of CONTRACTOR are
reasonably expected to otherwise equal or exceed, $6,000.00 for that calendar year. If the aggregate annual fees paid
to CONTRACTOR under this Section 6A during any calendar year do not equal or exceed $6,000.00, then CITY
shall pay an amount equal to the positive difference between (i) the amount previously paid to CONTRACTOR for
that calendar year and (ii) $6,000.00, upon demand by CONTRACTOR. The $6,000.00 minimum annual amount
shall be prorated for any partial calendar year during the term of this Agreement. No delay or failure on the part of
CONTRACTOR in imposing or collecting the aforesaid monthly minimum amount shall affect CONTRACTOR’s
right to receive the aforesaid minimum aggregate annual fees or to collect the aforesaid minimum aggregate monthly
amount either then or in the future. CITY acknowledges that the aforesaid minimum fee amounts apply only to the
fees payable to CONTRACTOR under this Section 6A, and do not include, by way of example and not by way of
limitation, any Start-Up Fee payable to CONTRACTOR under Section 6B.
The fees paid to CONTRACTOR under this Section 6A are further subject to reasonable adjustment in the event that
CITY adds, modifies, or eliminates any fees that are charged to Licensees during the term of this Agreement. CITY
and CONTRACTOR agree to negotiate any such reasonable adjustments in good faith.
As used in this Agreement, the term “Licensee” refers to any person who applies for an animal license to be issued
by or on behalf of CITY.
B. Start-Up Fee.
WAIVED FOR THIS RENEWAL AGREEMENT
C. Additional Service Fees or Costs.
The following fees or cost reimbursements will apply to the extent that the corresponding services described below
are requested by CITY:
1)Cost of Bank Account. CITY will be responsible for all out-of-pocket costs related to any Bank
Account. CITY will reimburse CONTRACTOR on a monthly basis for any out-of-pocket costs for
a Bank Account that are paid by CONTRACTOR. CITY may request copies of the bank
statements for a Maintained Account at any time and CONTRACTOR will provide available bank
statements for that Maintained Account within five business days after a request is received by
CONTRACTOR.
2)Bank Deposit Mailing Fees. If CITY requires CONTRACTOR to deposit money into a CITY
Account other than at a branch located in the CITY where CONTRACTOR’s principal office is
located, CONTRACTOR may make any deposit to that CITY Account by means of any form of
U.S. Mail or overnight delivery service, and the actual cost to transmit the deposits to the required
bank location will be borne by CITY and included in invoices submitted to CITY for the Services.
3)Postal Box/Mail Forwarding Fee. If CITY requests CONTRACTOR to establish a local post
office box for mail collection and forwarding, CITY will pay or reimburse CONTRACTOR for
the actual costs of mail box rental, mail forwarding and postage fees.
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4)Supply Fee. If CITY requests changes to supplies or notices that it has previously approved,
including but not limited to fee or program changes, CITY will be responsible for the actual costs
associated with changing, replacing or discontinuing the use of the previously approved supplies.
If CITY terminates this Agreement for any reason other than for cause, CITY will remain
responsible for the actual cost of supplies purchased on its behalf.
5)Lock Box Fees. If CITY utilizes a lockbox, the actual fees and costs associated with the lockbox,
including the cost to forward mail to CONTRACTOR from a lockbox, shall be borne solely by
CITY.
D. Charges to Licensees.
CITY agrees that CONTRACTOR may charge and collect the following fees directly from Licensees, and
CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to retain any such fees so collected as part of CONTRACTOR’s compensation
under this Agreement, except as otherwise provided below:
1)$2.00 for each on-line transaction engaged in by a Licensee.
2)CONTRACTOR may charge a fee to a Licensee of no more than $25.00 (or, if lower, the
maximum amount permitted by applicable law from time to time in effect) for each check or other
payment from that Licensee that is returned uncollected for any reason. Any such returned item
fee related to a Maintained Account that is actually collected shall be deposited into the
Maintained Account and shall be for the benefit of CITY; otherwise the fee shall be retained by
CONTRACTOR.
7. MODIFICATIONS OF SERVICES
If CITY requests Services in addition to those described in this Agreement, and CONTRACTOR agrees to provide
those additional Services, then CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to additional compensation for those additional
Services as shall be agreed upon by CONTRACTOR and CITY in a written modification to this Agreement that is
signed by CITY and CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall not be required to perform any such additional
Services unless and until the parties have entered into a written modification of this Agreement. Without limiting the
other types of services that may be considered to be outside of the scope of the Services described in this
Agreement, the following types of Services would be considered to be outside of the scope of the Services described
in this Agreement and, therefore, the subject of additional compensation to CONTRACTOR: customized software
projects; requests for new features in CONTRACTOR’s software; or requests for CONTRACTOR to implement
new procedures or operations. CITY may determine after the Execution Date that certain portions of the Services are
no longer necessary, in which event CITY shall notify CONTRACTOR of the portions of the Services that are no
longer required, and CONTRACTOR shall be relieved of the responsibility for performing those portions of the
Services. However, there shall be no adjustment in CONTRACTOR’s compensation hereunder for any portions of
the Services that CONTRACTOR is not required to perform.
8. REPORTS
A. Reports from CONTRACTOR. Within 15 business days after the end of each calendar month during the
term hereof, CONTRACTOR will submit an animal licensing summary report for the preceding calendar month to
CITY in a format that is mutually agreed upon by CITY and CONTRACTOR. Any such report may be transmitted
electronically or by any other means.
B. Reports from CITY. Within 10 calendar days after the end of each calendar month during the term hereof,
CITY will submit a report to CONTRACTOR of all license fees that CITY has received during the preceding
calendar month from Licensees, veterinarians or any other source other than CONTRACTOR. Any such report may
be transmitted electronically or by any other means.
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9. PAYMENTS
A. CITY Account Used. If and for so long as a CITY Account is utilized hereunder, the following provisions
shall apply (and the provisions of Section 9B shall be inapplicable):
Within 15 business days after the end of each calendar month, CONTRACTOR will submit to CITY an invoice with
supporting documentation for the compensation due CONTRACTOR under this Agreement for that calendar month.
CITY will pay CONTRACTOR the invoiced amount by means of check, ACH payment or other form of payment
acceptable to CONTRACTOR within 30 days after the date CONTRACTOR submits the invoice to CITY. Invoices
that are not timely paid will, at CONTRACTOR’s option, bear interest from the 30th day after the date that
CONTRACTOR submits the invoice to CITY until paid at a rate equal to the lesser of (i) 18% per annum or (ii) the
maximum annual rate of interest permitted from time to time under applicable law (or if those rates are the same,
then at the rate determined under either clause). Invoices will be submitted electronically to the e-mail address that
CITY shall from time to time provide CONTRACTOR for the submission of invoices or in such other manner as
CITY may from time to time request in writing to CONTRACTOR and that is acceptable to CONTRACTOR.
B. Maintained Account Used. If and for so long as a Maintained Account is utilized hereunder, the following
provisions shall apply (and the provisions of Section 9A shall be inapplicable):
Within 15 business days after the end of each calendar month, CONTRACTOR shall remit to CITY the residual
amount, if any, of all license fees collected by CONTRACTOR hereunder during the preceding calendar month after
deducting therefrom all fees, costs, expenses, and reimbursements due CONTRACTOR hereunder. If at any time the
funds in the Maintained Account are not sufficient to fully pay amounts due to CONTRACTOR hereunder, then
CONTRACTOR may recoup any shortfall from any subsequent payments due to CITY under this paragraph until all
sums due CONTRACTOR have been fully paid.
C. Direct Collections by CITY. If CITY collects any animal license fee or any other amount that is subject to
this Agreement directly from a Licensee, veterinarian or other source, other than CONTRACTOR, CITY may either
forward the amount collected to CONTRACTOR within fifteen business days for deposit into a Maintained
Account, if a Maintained Account is in effect, or retain the amount. In either event, CITY shall report the amount so
collected to CONTRACTOR in accordance with Section 8B so that the fee(s) due CONTRACTOR hereunder with
respect to the amount collected by CITY may be determined and paid in accordance with this Agreement.
10. TERM
The initial term of this Agreement will commence on the Execution Date and will expire at the close of business on
the last day of the ____12th____ full calendar month after the Commencement Date, unless this Agreement is
sooner terminated in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. Four twelve-month renewal options, at the
then-prevailing market rates, may be exercised based on the mutual acceptance of CONTRACTOR and CITY.
11. PERMITS AND REQUIREMENTS
A. Permits.
CONTRACTOR shall obtain the necessary permits(s), if any, required by CITY or its governing ordinances for the
performance of the Services. CITY agrees to provide CONTRACTOR with a list of any and all such permits and to
cooperate and assist CONTRACTOR in good faith to aid CONTRACTOR in obtaining any such permits in a timely
fashion.
B. Legal Requirements.
CONTRACTOR shall, in performing the Services under this Agreement, comply with all federal, state, county, or
CITY statutes, laws, codes and ordinances, as amended, that are directly applicable to CONTRACTOR’s
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performance of the Services. CITY shall notify CONTRACTOR of changes to laws, codes or ordinances affecting
CONTRACTOR’s performance of Services under this Agreement of which CITY obtains actual knowledge during
the term of this Agreement.
12. COVENANTS REGARDING DATA
CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not, without CITY’s consent, use personal data, including but not limited to
personally identifiable information, confidential information, pet health information, and payment information,
collected on behalf of CITY other than for the performance of the Services or other uses permitted by this
Agreement or under applicable law. Further, CONTRACTOR agrees that it will not sell, or intentionally transfer or
release, to any third party personal data, including but not limited to personally identifiable information, confidential
information, pet health information, and payment information, that CONTRACTOR has collected in performing the
Services, except as may otherwise be required by this Agreement or applicable law, and that it will take
commercially reasonable measures to prevent the unauthorized release of any such third party personal data.
CONTRACTOR agrees that any data, including but not limited to personal data, confidential data, payment data,
collected on behalf of CITY shall be shared with as few people, including but not limited to CONTRACTOR’s
agents, emlpoyees, and officers, within CONTRACTOR’s organization as necessary to perform the Services.
CONTRACTOR further agrees that any data collected on behalf of CITY in connection with the Services and shared
within CONTRACTOR’s organization, including but not limited to its agents, employees, and officers, shall adhere
to all of the provisions herein with respect to data handling and information security requirements. Any breach of
confidentiality or data security by CONTRACTOR’s agents, employees, and/or officers shall be the same as a
breach by CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR agrees that any data collected, sent, or otherwise transmitted on behalf of CITY shall be stored
and/or transmitted using industry accepted best practices. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that said industry best
practices for data security and information security may change from time to time and CONTRACTOR shall update
their practices accordingly. CONTRACTOR further agrees that any and all payment data and information collected,
sent, or otherwise transmitted, including but not limited to credit card numbers, bank routing numbers, names,
addresses, social security numbers, birthdates, security questions and answers, and all other personally identifiable
information, shall be collected, sent, and transmitted following the most current Payment Card Industry Data
Security Standards (“PCI-DSS”) requirements. CONTRACTOR acknowledges that said PCI-DSS requirements for
payment information security may change from time to time and CONTRACTOR shall update their practices
accordingly to maintain PCI compliance. CONTRACTOR agrees to provide evidence of CONTRACTOR’s PCI-
DSS certification and/or use of industry accepted best practices to CITY within 15 business days after receipt of a
written request for such evidence from CITY. CONTRACTOR further agrees to notify CITY of any breach of
information collected on behalf of CITY in performing the Services within three (3) business days of
CONTRACTOR becoming aware of such a breach, in alignment with Visa’s current recommendation as outlined in
the Visa Supplemental Requirements regarding breach notification.
Upon the termination of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR agrees to return or transfer to CITY, in a mutually
acceptable format, all animal licensing data maintained by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement within 15
business days after CONTRACTOR has received all sums due CONTRACTOR under this Agreement.
13. INDEMNITY
Subject to the limitations on CONTRACTOR’s liability set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, CONTRACTOR
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless CITY and its officers and employees from and against any and all claims,
lawsuits, judgments, costs and expenses for personal injury (including death), property damage or other harm for
which recovery of damages is sought, suffered by any person or persons, arising out of CONTRACTOR’s gross
negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of the Services under this Agreement. In the event of joint and
concurring responsibility of CONTRACTOR and CITY, responsibility and indemnity, if any, shall be apportioned
comparatively. The provisions of this paragraph are solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and are not intended
to create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, in or to any other person or entity.
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14. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall procure, pay for, and maintain during the term of this Agreement:
A. Commercial Liability Insurance with a minimum combined single limit coverage of $1,000,000 per
occurrence, and a $2,000,000 General Aggregate Limit for all damages due to bodily injury, sickness or disease, or
death to any person, and damage to property, including the loss of use thereof.
B. Workers Compensation Insurance to cover obligations imposed by federal and state statutes having
jurisdiction or employees engaged in the performance of the work or services of not less than $1,000,000 per
accident, $1,000,000 disease for each employee, and $1,000,000 disease policy limit.
CONTRACTOR shall furnish evidence of such coverage to CITY and will provide 30 days’ written notice of policy
lapse or cancellation, or of a material change in policy terms.
CONTRACTOR does not own any vehicles. However, CONTRACTOR does have coverage for non-owned vehicles
under its commercial liability policy. Therefore, CONTRACTOR does not carry and shall not be obligated to carry
separate automobile liability coverage.
15. TERMINATION
A. Expiration.
If the term of this Agreement expires and is not extended in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement,
then CONTRACTOR shall be paid all amounts due CONTRACTOR hereunder with respect to all periods through
the date of termination, including CONTRACTOR’s basic fees under Section 6A with respect to animal licenses or
renewals that are in process at the time of termination.
B. For Cause.
If CONTRACTOR materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure the breach within 30 days after CITY
notifies CONTRACTOR of the breach and specifies the details of the breach, CITY may terminate this Agreement
upon notice to CONTRACTOR. In the event of such termination, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to payment for
all amounts due CONTRACTOR hereunder with respect to all periods through the date of termination, including
CONTRACTOR’s basic fees under Section 6A with respect to animal licenses or renewals that are in process at the
time of termination.
C. Termination of Licensing Program.
CITY may terminate this Agreement upon not less than 90 days prior notice to CONTRACTOR if CITY determines
to terminate its animal licensing program. Upon such termination, CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to payment for
all amounts due CONTRACTOR hereunder with respect to all periods through the date of termination plus an
additional amount (the “Cancellation Fee”) equal to the sum of all compensation payable to CONTRACTOR under
this Agreement for the three calendar months in which the highest monthly compensation was payable to
CONTRACTOR hereunder during the twelve calendar months preceding the date of termination (or if shorter during
the period from the Execution Date until the date of termination). The parties agree that the Cancellation Fee is
reasonable compensation to CONTRACTOR for its lost revenue resulting from the early termination of this
Agreement by CITY and is not a penalty.
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16. UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible for any delay or omission in the performance of any of CONTRACTOR’s
obligations under this Agreement to the extent caused by natural disaster, power outages, war, civil disturbance,
labor dispute or other cause beyond CONTRACTOR's reasonable control. To the extent CONTRACTOR is able to
do so, CONTRACTOR shall provide notice to CITY of any event described in this Section within ten (10) business
days after the occurrence of such event.
17. RECORDS/AUDIT
CONTRACTOR shall maintain in electronic form or on a database material books, records, and documents directly
related to the performance of the Services (collectively, “Records”) during the term of this Agreement and for a
period of three years thereafter. CONTRACTOR shall further maintain any Records that were either received or
originally generated by CONTRACTOR in paper form for a period of three years after the date(s) that the respective
Records were originally received or generated or until the termination, by expiration or otherwise, of this
Agreement, whichever occurs first. Any paper Records in existence at the expiration of any such three-year period
or at the termination of this Agreement shall either be shipped to CITY or destroyed, at CITY’s option and at
CITY’s expense in either case. During the term of this Agreement and for a period of three years thereafter, CITY
shall have the right to inspect and audit, at CITY’s expense, and upon reasonable advance notice to
CONTRACTOR, the Records that CONTRACTOR is obligated to maintain hereunder as of the time of any such
inspection or audit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Records maintained by CONTRACTOR during the term of
this Agreement that relate to any litigation, appeal, or related settlement arising under or in relation to this
Agreement shall be preserved until a final disposition has been made of such litigation. However, CONTRACTOR
shall not have any liability for disposing of paper Records in accordance with this Agreement prior to the time that
CONTRACTOR obtained actual knowledge of the existence of the litigation.
18. NOTICES
Any notice, statement, or demand required or permitted to be given hereunder by either party to the other shall be in
writing and shall be given personally or by courier, by overnight delivery service, by certified mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid, or by confirmed (either machine or personal) facsimile transmission, addressed to the
recipient as follows:
Notices to CITY shall be addressed as follows:
Waukee City Clerk Becky Schuett
230 W. Hickman Road
Waukee, IA 50263
Fax: 515-987-1845
Notices to CONTRACTOR shall be addressed as follows:
Chris Richey, President
PetData, Inc.
P.O. Box 141929 (if mailed)
Irving, Texas 75014-1929
8585 N Stemmons Fwy Ste 1100N (if delivered)
Dallas, Texas 75247
214-821-3106 (facsimile)
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Any such notice shall be effective (a) if delivered personally or by courier, when received, (b) if sent by overnight
courier, when received, (c) if mailed, on the second business day after being mailed as described above, and (d) if sent by
confirmed (either personal or machine) written telecommunication, when dispatched. Any party may change any of its
contact information for notices upon not less than ten (10) days’ prior notice to the other party in accordance with this
Section. The provisions of this Section shall not govern the means of submission of invoices by CONTRACTOR to
CITY under this Agreement.
19. CONTRACTOR’S SYSTEM
CITY acknowledges that CONTRACTOR has developed and coordinated proprietary means and methods of performing
the Services and related know-how, skills, and property (collectively, the “System”). The System includes, among other
items, an interactive website, databases, software, and related items. The System is special and unique to
CONTRACTOR and has been developed by CONTRACTOR at great cost and expense to CONTRACTOR. CITY
acknowledges that CITY is not acquiring any rights in or to the System, and that the System is and will remain the sole
and exclusive property of CONTRACTOR. CITY further acknowledges and agrees that any information that CITY
obtains related to the use, formulation or operation of the System that is not generally known is CONFIDENTIAL, may
only be used by CITY for the limited purposes described in this Agreement, and may not be disclosed to any third parties
except as may be required under applicable law or with CONTRACTOR’s prior, express written consent in
CONTRACTOR’s sole discretion. Upon the termination of this Agreement, any information and materials, in whatever
media or format, related to the System that CITY has in its possession will be returned to CONTRACTOR or destroyed
at CONTRACTOR’s option. CITY agrees that it will not attempt to discover, duplicate, or replicate the System in any
manner.
20. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Governing Law.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which CITY is
located.
B. Relationship of Parties.
The relationship of CITY and CONTRACTOR is that of independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement is
intended to create a partnership or joint venture between the parties, to establish a fiduciary relationship between the
parties, or to render either party liable or responsible for any debts, liabilities or other obligations of the other party.
C. Entire Agreement.
This Agreement, including any exhibits hereto, embodies the complete agreement of the parties hereto, and
supersedes all oral or written previous or contemporary agreements or understandings between the parties relating to
any of the matters herein. This Agreement may not be amended or otherwise modified except in a writing executed
by both parties. The expiration or other termination of this Agreement shall not extinguish any right or remedy
existing at the time of termination.
D. Severability.
In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid,
illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other
provision thereof, and this Agreement shall be considered as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had
never been contained in this Agreement.
E. Assignment; Binding Effect.
Neither party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the transfer of CONTRACTOR’s interest in this Agreement to an affiliate of CONTRACTOR or in
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connection with a merger, consolidation, sale of substantially all of CONTRACTOR’s assets, or business
combination involving CONTRACTOR shall not be deemed to be an assignment in violation of this Section,
provided that such transferee shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors, and, where permitted, assigns.
F. General.
All references in this Agreement to sections and other subdivisions refer to corresponding sections and other
subdivisions of this Agreement unless the context indicates otherwise. Titles appearing at the beginning of any such
sections or subdivisions are for convenience only and shall not constitute part of such sections or subdivisions and
shall be disregarded in construing the language contained in such sections or subdivisions. These words “this
Agreement”, “this instrument”, “herein”, “hereof”, “hereby”, “hereunder” and words of similar import refer to this
Agreement as a whole and not to any particular subdivision unless expressly so limited. Words in the singular form
shall be construed to include the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. Words in any gender
(including the neutral gender) shall include any other gender, unless the context otherwise requires. Examples shall
not be construed to limit, expressly or by implication, the matter they illustrate. The word “includes” and its
derivatives shall mean “includes, but is not limited to” and corresponding derivative expressions. The term “or”
includes “and/or.” All exhibits attached to this Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. No consideration
shall be given to the fact or presumption that one party had a greater or lesser hand in drafting this Agreement. All
references herein to “$”, “dollars”, or other sums of money shall refer to U.S. Dollars. References in this Agreement
to “business days” shall refer to days other than Saturdays, Sundays, or other days on which CITY offices are
closed. Any references in this Agreement to “days” other than business days shall refer to calendar days. Time is of
the essence of this Agreement. No delay or forbearance in asserting any right or enforcing any obligation under this
Agreement shall constitute a waiver of such right or obligation.
G. Authorization.
Each of the parties represents and warrants to the other that this Agreement has been duly authorized by all
necessary corporate or governmental action on the part of the representing party and that this Agreement is fully
binding on such party.
H. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all
of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. It shall not be necessary for each party to sign each
counterpart, and separate signature pages may be attached to any counterpart in order to make a complete
counterpart. For purposes of the execution of this Agreement or any amendment hereto or modification hereof, a
signature transmitted by facsimile, computer file or other electronic means shall be fully binding as an original
signature.
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EXECUTED by CITY and by CONTRACTOR on the respective dates set forth below to be effective as of the
Execution Date.
CITY: __________________________________________________
By:_______________________________________________
Printed Name:_____________________________________
Title:____________________________________________
Date of Execution:___________________________________
CONTRACTOR: PETDATA, INC.
By:_______________________________________________
Printed Name:_____________________________________
Title:____________________________________________
Date of Execution:___________________________________
Exhibit A – Page 1
EXHIBIT A
Description of Services
This exhibit is attached to and a part of the above and foregoing Agreement for Animal Licensing Services
(Agreement). Terms used in this exhibit that are not defined in this exhibit but which are defined elsewhere
in the Agreement shall have the respective meanings given to them in the other provisions of the
Agreement. In the event of any conflict between any of the provisions of this exhibit and the other
provisions of the Agreement, the other provisions of the Agreement shall control.
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Process License Applications
A.Receive and process animal license applications through the mail.
B.Provide online licensing and process applications initiated through CONTRACTOR’s
website.
C.Enter new and renewal license applications into CONTRACTOR’s proprietary database.
D.Deposit, or transmit for deposit, all receipts collected for license fees, with the exception
of those payments made via credit card, into a Bank Account.
E.Mail license tags within 10 business days after receipt of payment and complete
documentation as required by local ordinance and/or CITY policy.
F.Update license information in CONTRACTOR’S database and issue replacement tags as
needed.
G. If CONTRACTOR collects any payments due CITY from Licensees via credit card
transactions that are paid to CONTRACTOR, those payments will be deposited, or
transmitted for deposit, into a Bank Account within 15 business days after the end of the
calendar month in which collected.
2.Mail License Notices
A.Mail renewal and reminder notices for expiring animal licenses. Renewal notices will be
mailed in the month prior to the license expiration date, or as otherwise agreed upon
between CONTRACTOR and CITY.
B.Mail billing notices to pet owners who have vaccinated a pet against rabies but have not
licensed, if CITY collects rabies vaccination reports from veterinarians.
3.Customer Service for Licensing Program
A.Provide customer service to pet owners via phone, email and mail, and respond to
requests in a timely fashion.
B.Provide customer service to CITY staff, and respond to CITY requests in a timely
fashion.
C.Provide online access to licensing data to appropriate personnel via CONTRACTOR’s
proprietary website, at no additional charge.
4.Manage Reports from Authorized Registrars and Veterinary Clinics
A.Process and enter license sales records from any registrars and veterinary clinics
authorized to sell animal licenses.
1)Track tag inventories at all authorized registrars, and reconcile reports.
2)Invoice authorized registrars for licenses sold as needed
Exhibit A – Page 2
B.Process and enter rabies vaccination records from local veterinary clinics if rabies
reporting is required by CITY.
C.Follow up with delinquent clinics and registrars and report delinquent clinics and
registrars to CITY as needed.
5.Provide veterinarians and other authorized registrars with reasonable quantities of supplies
(reporting forms, applications or vaccination certificates, citizen mailing envelopes, etc.) necessary
to sell license tags and/or report rabies vaccinations to CONTRACTOR. Supplies are to be printed
in one color with the design and layout to be determined by CONTRACTOR.
6.Reporting to CITY
A.Send reports to CITY within 15 business days after the end of each month including the
number of licenses sold at each location.
B.Provide statistical reports to CITY as requested within a timely manner. Depending on
the information requested, CONTRACTOR can provide most reports within five business
days.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Purchase license tags to CONTRACTOR’s specifications and ship them to CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR recommends that tags be shipped directly from tag vendor to CONTRACTOR to
reduce shipping costs.
2.Report CITY license sales electronically or by mail at least monthly by the 10th calendar day of
the month for the prior month’s sales.
3.Give CONTRACTOR at least 60 days’ notice of license fee or ordinance changes.
4.Respond to CONTRACTOR inquiries in a timely fashion.
5.Provide feedback to CONTRACTOR regarding program and customer matters.