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SAZ SHARED MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Dog Control Services THIS AGREEMENT 1s effective as of January 1, 2027 (“Effective Date’) and is entered into by and between Town of Holland, with offices located at 47 Pearl Street, Holland, New York 14080 (hereinafter referred to as “Holland”) and the Town of Aurora (“Aurora”) with offices located at 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052. WHEREAS, Holland is in need of dog control services for the Town of Holland to manage Holland’s approximately 464 licensed dogs, as well as unlicensed dogs at large; and WHEREAS, Aurora is willing and able to provide such dog control services on behalf of the Town of Holland with respect to dog control services. NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the covenants herein contained do hereby agree as follows: 1. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and shall remain in effect for one (1) year. Thereafter, this Agreement shall automatically renew for additional one-year renewal terms unless either party provides the other with written notice of non-renewal at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the then-current term. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES: Aurora shall: a. Aurora shall provide qualified personnel to promptly respond to and enforce provisions of Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law of the State of New York and ordinances of Holland pertaining to dogs, which are reported to Aurora and which are occurring within the boundaries of Town of Holland. Such Services will include, without limitation, the seizure, removal, and shelter of any animal found to be the subject of a violation of the above-referenced law. For dog control services needed after Working Hours, Holland shall contact the Erie County Sheriff’s Department. b. Arrange for the pickup of dogs found at large, and for the transportation of such dogs to Aurora’s dog shelter by a dog control officer. c. Ensure that each such dog that is transported to Aurora’s dog shelter is accompanied by a form approved by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets entitled “Seizing Officer’s Report of Seizure and Disposition of any Dog”. 9891560 Page |1