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(e) Before entering into any agreement with a defendant regarding the disposition of all or part of a case or claim, and before seeking any final judicial determination of charges pending against a defendant, the City will first contact and consult with the Humane Society to determine the extent of any and all fees. charges, bills or costs owed by the defendant based upon or arising out of the Humane Society's receiving, keeping or disposing of an animal. In prosecuting the case or claim. the City shall assist and fully cooperate with the Humane Society in the Humane Society's efforts to seek payment from the defendant (or any other responsible person or entity) for those fees, charges, bills or costs. This assistance and cooperation will include, but is not limited to: (i)having the defendant pay the Humane Society before any final disposition of charges is arranged or determined; (ii) requesting that the court order the defendant to pay the Humane Society in connection with the final disposition of charges; or (iii) asking that the court make payment a condition of any sentence or probation. (f) In the event that the animal owner or other responsible person if found to be "not guilty" of violating C.R.S. 18-9-204.5 or any other applicable ordinance, regulation or law, or if the charges or claims brought against the defendant are dismissed, either by the court or by the City, then the City shall be responsible for the payment of all fees, charges, bills or costs based upon or arising out of the Humane Society's receiving, keeping or disposing of the animal(s) in question. (g) The Humane Society shall refer to the City for appropriate action the names of any known owners of animals impounded under this Agreement who have been assessed and have refused to pay the associated costs and fees. 9. Reports Required. (a) The Humane Society will maintain complete and accurate records of impounded animals. These records will specify the date of impoundment, the reason for impoundment if provided by the City, the general condition of the animal upon arrival or first contact with the Humane Society employees, efforts to identify and give notice to the owner, the length of animal stay at shelter, treatment and/or disposition of the animal, all associated costs and fees. identity of the reclaiming owner, amounts billed to and collected from the reclaiming owner, and all other billing and collection information required under Section 8, above. (b) The Humane Society shall make its impound records and facilities available for inspection by any authorized representative of the City upon written request submitted to the Executive Director of the Humane Society or her authorized representative at least 24 hours in advance of the requested inspecting. 10. Rese~wation of Authority. The Humane Society has full authority to establish internal operating policies and to conduct shelter operations which are not otherwise specified in, or in conflict with this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall prohibit the City from establishing operating procedures or undertaking duties which are required by or in accordance with any county regulations or state or federal law.