Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Adequate and sanitary facilities for the clean and humane impoundment of dogs and cats for up to five (5) days delivered to the facility by the City; B. Adequate and sanitary facilities for the clean and humane impoundment of dogs and cats which, if suspected of rabies, may be required to be quarantined for up to ten (10) days; C. Provision for the impounded animal’s nutritional, health and exercise needs; D. Access by the Northfield Police Department to the impound facilities on a 24 hour a day basis to deliver animals; E. Being located within a 20 minute drive of the City of Northfield; F. Compliance with all applicable State laws and City ordinances governing the impound of animals, their redemption, destruction and adoption, including but not limited to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes Sections 347.31 through 347.40, Minnesota Rules 1720.1330 through 1720.1578, and Northfield Ordinances, Chapter 10, Article II (all as may be amended from time to time); G. Ability to provide veterinary care, emergency medical treatment and/or euthanasia upon authorization of the Northfield Police Chief or his/her designee; H. Promoting the adoption of unclaimed animals whenever possible; I. Submitting a monthly detail of the disposition of each animal placed in its custody; J. Submitting a monthly accounting of its activities and the basis for all charges to the City for services performed.
