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RYAN L. BUTLER, CLERK
EXTENSION TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES
THIS EXTENSION TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ANIMAL
SHELTER SERVICES ("Extension") is entered into as of this 9 day of December , 2025,
by and between the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, Florida, Inc. a
Florida not for profit corporation, whose address is 6230 771 Street, Vero Beach, Florida, 32967
("Society") and the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida, whose address is 1801 271 Street, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960
("County").
BACKGROUND RECITALS
A. On January 12, 2021, Society and County entered into an Extension to Memorandum
of Understanding for Animal Shelter Services, which commenced on May 1, 2021
and lasts for twelve months; and
B. The parties have extended the Memorandum of Understanding four times, and now it
expires on November 30, 2025; and
C. The parties are exploring a new cooperative undertaking to ensure the safety and
well-being of animals in Indian River County, and
D. This new structure may require new agreements further defining the relationship of
the parties, but there is a need to continue the current relationship until such times and
the new roles are in place; and
E. The parties wish to extend the Memorandum of Understanding for Animal Shelter
Services until November 30, 2026, or until notice is given to terminate the current
Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the mutual covenants herein contained and
other good valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. The above background recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein.
2. The Memorandum of Understanding for Animal Shelter Services is extended until
November 30, 2026 or until the County gives Society ninety(90) days' notice of
termination of the MOU. Society shall have one hundred and twenty (120) days' notice
of intent to terminate the MOU. At such time, all duties and responsibilities of the parties
shall cease.
3. Section 1.3 Compensation and Reports shall be amended as follows:
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STATE OF :1,4R.DA
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
THIS IS TO CERTWY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF THE ORIGINAL ON F" IN THIS OFFICE.
i 1 j RYAN L. SUTLER, CLERK
BY C.
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a. The County shall pay the Society a flat monthly fee of $51,913.68, which shall
commence of December 1, 2025, for the services described herein.
4. Section 1.5c shall be amended to read: "The Society will comply with all local, state, and
federal laws regarding all programs."
5. Article 11.1 shall be amended to require 90 days' notice for termination for convenience
on behalf of County and 120 days on behalf of Society.
6. All other provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding for Animal Shelter Services
shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Extension as of the date
first written above.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH
& INDIAN RIVER_ INC.
SignatuA of Authorized Officer
Authorized Officer rint Name and Title)
Appr ved: Q
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County Administrator
ATTEST: Ryan L. Butler,
Clerk of Court and Comptroller
Deputy Clerk U
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY CO]
By:
Deryl. Loar, Chairman
Date Approved:
December 9,
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Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Chri op er Hicks
AssCounty Attorney