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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 27154� d CITY s�c�EiA�Y : ; , . `, �n�T�acr tvo . SiATE, O� TEXAS § § COUNiII�S OF iARRAf�i § AfVD ��fV�ON § 1N7'��t�OCl�� AGI���IV��iVT FOF� RA�I�S COfVTROL THIS AGREEMENT by and between the City of Fort Worth, a home-rule municipal corporation situated in Tarrant and Denton Counties, Texas, hereinafter called "C9ty", acting herein by and through Libby Watson, its duly authorized Assistant City Manager, and the City of Haslet, here�nafter called "Haslef', acting herein by and through Gary Hufsey, ifs duEy authorized Mayar. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, VTCA, Governmenf Code, Chapier 791, authorizes the formulation of interlocal cooperation agreements between and among municipalities and counties; for the performance of gov�rnmental fvnctions and WHEREAS, Chapter 826 of the H�alth and Safety Cade, Vernan's Texas Codes Annofated, also known as the Rabies Control Act of 1981, rec�uires gaverning bodies of each municipality to designate a loca[ rabies control authority to enforce the Act and minimum standards for rabies control adopted by the Texas Board of Health; and WHEREAS, Section 826.016 af said Act authorizes a municipality ta enter into agreements with public entities to carry out activities required or authorized under tl�e Act; and WHEREAS, Hasfett wishes to participate in an interlocal agreement with City for the purpase of limited rabies control in the City of Haslet; and WHEREAS, Haslet and Cify mutually desire to be subject to the provisions of VTCA, Government Code, Chapter i91, also known as the Interlocal Cooperation Act; NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows; 1. PURP05E The purpose of this InterEocal Agreement is to enter into an agreement beiweer� City and Haslet whereby, subject to the terms and cor�ditions hereinafter set farth and considerafion specified below, City agre�s to provide Haslet with limited ra�ies control seivices in the City of Haslet, and further ihat City agrees to pro�ide for the impoundment and quarantine facilities for animals impounded and quarantined under this Agreement for the benefit of Haslet aEone and to act as the locai rabies cantrol authority for ihe City of Haslet. - -- � _ ..- � ^ •� ' 1���.1 `+� ��`I :;�d U c�.;�� ':r4r }JL'�lC�_dii4kq �'l,° ,,,� ..,.�.-...- � 2. DEFINITiONS For the purposes of this agreement, the following definitions shall apply; AC'� shall m�an the Rabies Control Act of 1981, codified as Chapter 826 of fhe Hea[th and Safety Code, Vernon's Texas Cod�s Annotated. ANIM�4� shall mean a warm-blooded anima�. �I�'� shall mean a bite or scratch capable of transmifting rabies, w�ich is inflicted by an animal on a human. �p►iVC�ROUS �OG shall mean a dag that makes an unprovoked attack on a person thai causes bodily injury a�d flccurs in a piaca other fhan an enclosure in which the dog �rvas being kept and that was reasonably certain to prevent the dog from leaving the enclosure on its own; or a dog that cammits unprovoked acts in a place other than an enclosure in which ihe dog was being kept and tF�at was reasonably eertain to prevent fhe dog fram leaving the �nclosure an its �wn. �AY shall mean a calendar day or any part thereof. DO� shall mean canis familiaris. QUl�R/�iVi[N� shall mean the strict confinement of a biting animal, in accordance with the Act and the Rules. RAe�I�S shall mean an acute viral disease of mar� and animal affecting the centraf nervous system and usually transmitted by an animal bite. RU��S sF�all mea� the rules adopted by the Texas Baard of Health for rabies cantrol and eradication under 25 TAC § 169.29 et seq. SiRAY shall mean roaming with no ��ysical restraint beyond the premises of an animal's owner or keeper. 3. TERM The term of this Agreement is for a period af one {1} year cammencing on October 1, 2001 and ending on September 30, 2002. Page2af10 4. SERVICES BY CITY A. HoUrs City agrees to perform the services in Subsection B., C., D. and E, for Haslet in the City of Haslet, between the hours of 8:Oa a,m. and 4:00 p.m. only, Mondays through Fridays anly and exciuding holidays, with na after hours service provided. B. Calls For Service City will screen and respond to the following incoming calls in tf�e manner and to fhe �xtent that it deems appropriate, including but not limited ta the impoundment of stray animals, the euthanizing of sick or injured animals, and the killing af animals v�vhich cannot be captured safely and which present an immediate threat to ff�e healfh or safety of humans ar domestic animals: (1) Reports of stray injured animals; (2) Reports of stray dangero�s dogs by handicapped or elderly citizens, (3} Reports by off�cials af public or private elementary and sacondary schaals of stray animals upon or near school property; and (4} Requests by Haslet ta patrol for stray animals in specific areas on a limited basis. C. Rabies Res op nse In the manner and to the extent that it deems appropriate and in accordance with the Rules and fhe Aci, City will: {1 } Screen incoming calls, take reports and investigate such reports of bites or of animals tnat are suspected of being rabid; (2) P{ace animals referred to it in C(1) above ir� rabies quarantine or eufihanize such animals for rabies testing; (3) Process and ship other animal heads for rabies testing which are presented by Haslet to the City; and (4) Provide surveillance and trapping of suspect�d L�ite animals and of animals that are suspected of being rabid. D, Educatianal Services City wili provide, upon written request by Haslet, educational programs and speakers on the topic of rabies contrai and eradicafion. Page 3 of 1 D 5. DUTIES OF HASLET A. Hasle# agrees that it will retain all responsi�ility for enforcement of al[ aspects of ff�e Act not covered in Paragraph 4 of this Agreem�nt, including crimina! enfarcement. �. Haslei agrees that it wil[ pursue, at its discretion, the issuance and execution of warrants or other coUrt orders necessary for the seizure of animals requiring quarantine or testing under Paragraph 4C of this Agreemenfi, whose owners f�ave failed or refus�d to p[ace them for quarantine or testing. Hasl�t further agrees that City is not required to pursue ihe issuance ar�d �xecution of such warrants. C. Haslet agrees to pro�ide City with three (3) dog �raps and six (6) cat traps at the commencement of this Agre�ment and will replace any of suc� traps fhat are stofen or destroyed within 3d days during the term af this Agreement. If this agreemertt is not renewed, such traps will be returned ta Haslet. 6. IMPOUNDM�NT AN❑ DISP051TION OF ANIMALS A. A live, s�ray animal impounded by the City und�r this Agreement shall be he[d far a period of n�t less than three (3) days, exclucling the day it is impounded, unless released earlier to its owner, A c{uarantined animal shal� be he[d or presented for testing according to the Act and ihe Rufes. If the animal is praperly tagged, fhe City shall cantact and notify the own�r that the animal has been impound�d. B. Prior to the expiration of the impaundment periad, the City may destroy an impound�d animal if the Director of Public Health of the City or the Animal Care and Control Center"s veterinarian recommends and approves suc� action. C. Impo�nded animals �rvill be released to their owners upon: {1 } Proof of ownership; �2) F'roof of identificatian; (3} Payment of kenneling f��s; {4} Purchase of a City license tag if th� animal is a dog or cat and the awner resides within the City; ar�d {�} Arranging for a rabies vaccination for khe animal if it is a dog or a cat and its vaccination is nat current. D. The ownership of impounded animals that have nat been released to iheir owners an fhe expiratian of the impoundment periad rev�rts to the City, and the animals may be pEaced far adoption ar euthanized, at the discretion of the City. E. AI1 quarantined animals from Nas�et not reclaimed by their owner will be euthanized and Haslet wifl be billed for the cast of quaranfine, euthanization and disposal, Page4of10 7. EXCLUSIONS A. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed as desigr�afing the City or an afficer or employee of the City as the "local health authority" or "'foca[ rabies control authority" of the City of Haslef as those terms are defined or used in Title 10, Health and Safety Code, Vernon's Texas Cades Annotated. B. Nothing in this Agreement sha[I be deemed as requiring the City to in�estigate reports af dangerous dogs, to register dan�erous dogs, or off�erwise regulate dang�rous dogs in #he City of Haslet, under the aufhority of Chapfer 822 Subcha�ter D. of the Healfh and Safe�y Cflde, V�rnon's Texas Codes Annotated. C. Notfring in this Agreement shall be deemed as requiring �F�e city to quarantine or present for testing domestie animals that have been �iiten by or directly exposed by physical contact ta a rabid animal or its fr�sh tissues. D. Cit�v shall �ot qa�rol for andlar imqound stra� anima[s if baslet fails to enac� and maintain rules or ordinances aursuant �o Section 82fi.015 and 826.0.33 of the Acfi; that require animals to be restrained at all times. 8. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEES City employees wf�o provid� services under this Agreement are deemed to be City emplayees when providing such services. City will exercise c�mplete control o�er the hiring, training, supervision, and conduct of such employees. City will be r�sponsible for al1 wages and applicable payrnll deductians, unemployment taxes, workers' compensaiion insurance, �acations, holidays, and frit�ge benefits for such employees and for a11 uniforms, vehicles, and equipment {except as provided in Paragraph 5(D) of this Agreement) used by such employees far pro�iding services under this Agreement. Haslet shall ha�e na direct supervisory authority over such emplayees axcepf in emergency situatians where the exercise of supervision by Haslet becomes necessary, Regarding workers' compensation insurance, the City shall not waive its right to subrngate against Haslei far lasses ir�currec! in the course of City's services rendered to Haslet under this agreement. 9. CONSID�RATION A. As fair compensation for the services rendered by City ta Haslet from Oc#ab�r 1, 240'f fhrough S�ptember 30, 2002, Haslet agrees ta pay City for its services based on the scheduEe attached hereto as "Exhibif A", which is hereby incor�orated as a part of this Agreeme�t as if it were set forth at length. City may adjust any fee listed in "Exhibit A" during the term of this Agreement by giving Haslet 920 days notice. Haslet will not pay City more than $2,50D.00 total for services during the term of this Agreement, and when such amount is reached, City will cease praviding such services. City agrees to provide the City of Haslet with an itemized monthly bill. Hasfet agrees to promptly pay such bills �pon presentation by the City, s�ch payments to be made from current revenues avaiiable to Haslet. In the event of the termination of this Agre�ment, City shall bill Haslet for any outstanding balance, regardless of the amount, and Haslet agrees fo promptly pay such bill. Page5of10 B. Pursuant ta the requirements af Government Code § 79�.011(d)(3), the amaunt due City under subparagraph A. above shall b� paid from r�venues availa6le to Haslet in fiscal year 2001 through 2Q02. '{ 0. FEES CHARGED ANIMAL OWNERS Haslet hereby agrees that City may charge, or cause fo be charged, the fees set out in "�xhibit B" to the owners of animals which hav� been impounded or quarantined. "Exhi�it B" is hereby incorporated as a part of this Agreement as if it were set forth at length. City is hereby authorized to increase said fees during the terms af this agreement by giving Haslet 120 days notice. If an animaf"s owner reclaims the animal and pays the kenneling fees, then the City will not charge Haslet for kenneling sueh animal under the Fee Schedule in "�xhibit A". Ifi a quarantined animal's owner reclaims the animal and pays the quarantine fees, then the City will not charge Haslet such fees. A check written by an owner in payment af tnese fees is considered a cor�tingent payment. If the check written �y an owner is subsequentfy dishonored, the ci�eck shall not be cansidered payment and Haslet sl�all be respo�sible to Cit�r for the �ees. 11. L IAB I LITY A. To the extent permitted by law, Haslet shall be responsible for all work-related deaths, injuries or diseases of Ciiy em�loyees, and, far property damage, personal injury or death caused by Ci�y of Hasle# employees or volunteers, relati�g to work provided pursuant to this agreement. B. To the extent permitted by law, City shall be responsible for al[ work-related deaths, injuries ar diseases of City employees, and, for property dam�ge, personai in�ury or death caused by Ciiy's own employees or volunteers, relating to work provided pursuant to this agreement. C. Haslet shalf be responsible for all property damages, persona! in�uries a�d death arising from the use of City equipmen� and vehicl�s caused by Haslet employees or volunteers pursuant to this agreement. Furthermore, Haslet shall be responsible for the repair or repfacement af all such equipment and vehicles damaged, destroyed, last or stolen ca�sed by Haslet empl�yees or �olunfeers during the provision of services hereunder. D. City shall be respansible for all property damages, personal fnjuri�s and death arising from the use of City equipment and vehicles caused by City employees or volunteers pursuant to this agreement. Furthermore, City shal� also be responsible for the repair or replacement of all such equipment and vehicfes damaged, destroyed, [ast or stolen cau�ed by City employees or volunteers during the provision of seTvices hereunder. 12. IMMUNITY & THIRD PARTIES A. It ks express�y understoad and agreed thak, in the execution of ihis Agreement, neiit�er City nor Haslet waives, nor shall be deemed hereby to waive, any immunity or defense that woufd atherwise be availabla to it agair�st claims arising in the exercise of governmentaf p�wers and functions. Page 6 of 10 B. Nothing in #his agreement shafl be canstr�ed to benefi# any third party other than an employ�e ar afficer af Has�et or Ciiy while in the perfarmance of this agreement. This agreement may not be cor�strued to expand the liabilify af Ciiy or Haslet beyond the scope of chap�er �01 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code unless specificaEly stated herein. �3. TERMINATION lt is further agreed by and between City and Haslet that City and Haslet shall each ha�e the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30} days written notice to the other par�y. �4. ENTiRETY Tf�is Agreement contains a11 commitments and agreements of t�e parties hereta, and no other aral or wriiten commitments shall have any force or effect if not contained herein. 15. MODIFICATION This agreement may be modified by the mutual agreement of the parties, if the modification is in writing and signed by City and Haslet. 16. SEVERABILITY In case any one or mare of the provisions contained in this Agreement shal[ far any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, ar unenfarcea�[e in any respect, such invalidity, i[legality, or unenforceabili#y shall not affect any other pro�ision thereof and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenfarceabfe provisians had never been contained herein. 17. AUTHORITY This Agreement is made for City and Haslet as an Interlocal Agreement pursuant to VTCA, Go�ernment Cade, Chapter 799 . 18. AUTHORIZATION The undersigned officer andlor agents of the parties hereto are properly authoriz�d officials and have ihe nec�ssary authority to execu#e i�is Agreem�nt on behalf of the parties hereto, and each party hereby certifies to the other that any necessary resalutions extending such autharity have been duly passed and are now in full farce and effect. Page 7 of 1 Q Texas. EX�CUTED in triplicate this 8th day of Octaber, 2001, in Fort Worth, Tarrant Caunty, C1TY FORT W�RTH L.i by Wats n Assistant City Manager r.---• . s . ATTEST: �� � C N FORM A PROVED AS T �R � � V�5� � { �y � City Attorney � ,_ ,L/ � " '` ' loria Pea on City Secr ary ; - ��3� , Contr�ct Ruthorization � �-� /,l l� � _ Da�e ATTEST: �� � S dy Hart -� City Secretary CRL2001 '[ 001 v3 � � �9���Ldlr�� J���� ' ��}j ���+��a�� ' �o ���,��� � _ _� Page 8 of 10 "Exhibit A" SCH��IJLE OF FEES PAID BY HASLET DAILY BOARD FEE Kenneling (per dog, cat or Qther small animal) Quarantine {per animal) SERVICE CALLS AND RABIES RESPONSE {�xc[uding head preparation and shipment) Per S#aff Haurly Charge HEAD PREPARATION AND SHIPM�NT Per Animal Head EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Per Staff Hourly Charge EUTHANlZATION AND pISPOSAL Per animal $12.�0 per day $18.00 per day $5fi.00 $56.00 $�6.00 $12.00 Page 9 of 10 � "EXHIBIT B" CITY'S ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL'S SCHEDULE OF FEES TO BE PAID BY ANIMAL OWNERS FOR RECl.AIM�D ANIMALS RABIES VACCINATION FEE Per reclaimed dog or cat DAILY BOARD FEES: Kenneling (dog, cat, small animal) Kenne[ing (other than dags, cats or small animal) Quarantined animals E�•li $12.00 per day $12.00 per day $18.00 per day Page 10 of 10 �'i�,� �� f ' �'o �� ��r����, �`�.�c��r� ����� ��� ������ �or�������t�o� �A�� I�r���E�l�;C hJi,�r�F��� LOG �IAM� Pr�€�� 9!'111�'E *w�-'�$��+� S�A�Iif�AL [ 'I �f � �����E��` Ii�T�E�L���,l. �1��EE�+1��1T �3�i�NEEfV THE �I�'Y �� F�1�� 1N��TW AN� �7�I�k� 7ARF�Ah11" ���I�1"'f f�+1E�h�I�IPA�I�IE� ��� T�i� PI�RPQ�� �F Ft�A�IES ���1TF��L �IND �1�llil+lfl� �-iCAD S�IIf'�l1�fVT RE��i�,+lMEi�DA�I(7�1: It is ���om�nend�d tl�ai l�e �it� �oi.�ncff �t�il�or�ze t�� �iiy� 11rl�nag�r to acc��t anci c�x�cut� an �nter�o�a1 agr���n��i l��tk�eer� th� �it� of ��rt Wo�EI� a��d �rl��r T��ra�t �a���ty r�r�ni�f�a�lii�� �ar the purp�se of rabies ��ntr�i a��d an�kx�al r�aad sr�iprr��rtt fr�rr� ���ober �,��0'C t��oug� �ept�rr�b�r ��, ����. DIS��S�f�N; �`h� �nim�l �on#rol I�i�i�lon has Y�i�tarically a��ist�d same.5 Tarr�r�k �aur�f�r m�an���paliii�s in t�e prac��sir�� �nd shi}�mee�t o� l���d s���imor�s to Ehe Bur��u o� L.abor�i�r��� In l�u�lin. Texas f�r l�e pufipase o� r�bies ����trol. Ral���s conlr�l �n�ludes Eh� kerrneGin� af i�pa�,r�d�d �r�GrnaG� �nd vuth�r���ali�n. 1�#�� T�x�s �ov��nm�n# �odc, �hap��r 7�� .0 � 1 prav{des th�t a���al gove�rrmer�! rr�a� cont�ac� wi�h �noth�� to �er��rrn w�o�re�n�te�l�� fur�cti�ns r�nd s��°vi���"_ Un�le� lhis c�de, �h� �if�+'s Ar�imsl �ontr�l Dl�risaon m�� �{o►�idv ar�imal irr7p�undm�r�l, euki�an�za�ion ancf c�ispasa� �ervi��s to a m�nicip�lii�. ih� ��ly o# Hasl�t c�,rrenll�r contra�t� f�r Ilrnitec� r�t�ies cont��l servi��s. �`�� citi�s af Kertnedal� ar�d Benbr�c�1� ca�tr��� �or c��afa�r#in� an� animal F���d shi���er�x �er+rR�es. Muni�ip�li#ie� deslring #� cor�lract for any of t���se servic�� �rill he r�quir�d to r��ew l�e agr���ne�t an��ally. In i�a�r ����. �t #�e req��s� of �he Pubii� H�aith De�a�t�er�t, kh� �ity'� Interr�a€ ll�dit De�a�#mor�t c�rrdu���� ar� audit of �n���aM ��rrtral s�rvf�es ��sks. Th� lnter��l Is,u�li I�e�ar�rrEer�f a��ise�i the P�t�lf� Heal�rw ��pa�trr�en� ll�at la�e fee f�r ��rvtce ����on�a and edt€c�#ion�� �ervices f�r �nincorporai�c� �rea� �f Tarr�nt ��ur�t� a�d �t�r�r m�e�icipali�i�� shauw� i�rc�c���� from ��� to $5� ir� ��dae to r�caver sarvice �ees, Bas�� o� khe a��ii r��ork, l�� i�ublt� Fi�al�1� Dep�rtrr�enl is prop��ing th� re�ort�men�ed fe� Ir�cr��s�� s�a�,�+n b�lt�w. �Cl�e propose� fe� ie�c�'eas�� �re praje�t�d to ir�cr���� �€�ner�l �und I�evenue b� �10�. ihc f�>IlowanQ fe�s wiil b� e��ecliv� �ctok�c;r 9, ���1: ��rulce �urr�nt ��e Pr�t�os�d F�e 1�aiEy I�r���d �=[�� (�uar�nilne ��� �u�hanization�D��posaJ F�c� �ervice F��qu�st �du�at[o�7al ��rvi�es l�nimal I�ead �hipr����it �� � �� 8 �� 2 ��3 �,�}�11�r 9►5fi $'� � ��8 $�� ��6 ���l�rr $5fi G�r`t,�� c� f �`ur�� ��v,���, �'r.:��rs �ar�a� ��� ���r�c�� ������������ � C]ATC F"sF1-�i�E��� ldt1M��Ft L_C]C� NAM� f'.�GE 9f � � �01 **(`i-� $�� J� � SQA�lIil+1A� � of � '�,�3�-�����- IfVi�Rl���A� F��R��MEfVT B�TW��N TW� ��7� �F ��RT W�F��rl AM{] �THER r����n,T �our����r �u�i�����i�r��� �o� T�� wu����� �� ���G�� �c�rvT�o�. � ��1D l�i��h+�A�. H�Af� �Hlf'MFf�T Th� �nima� �are �n� �antr�! �ertiker wil� �cc��t d�liver� �f do�s, c�t�, farre�s, non-�roh�bl#��i anlmals �r��l v�ril�l a�ir��ls ir� r.as��� b�tw��� th� ho�,rs �f 8:�� a,�r�. a�� �;�0 p.m. daily. 7he �rtiima� �are and �onLral ��r�t�r w{il respond Io re��e�#s f�r s�rvic� fr�m �:00 �.�rr, ur�Ul 4:�� p,m, �aily. P�t o�+��rs r��la€minc� their anirr��ls fra�n lh� Anim�E ��r� and �or�trol ��rtt�r w11� 1�� r�t�uir�d to pro�rfc�� pr��fi of ownersh�� �� �1�e anim��s, preser�# � photo id��tificatio�r, an� pa�r th� appropri�te fee� for re���m�t��n. �u�l�erm�r�, pei own�rs who liv� in the �ity af �orl� 1l�}c�r#h wh��e a��irr�als are �mp��nd�� ir� o#her mt�nicipalities a��� brnu�ht to t�e Animal �are and �or��rol �enter �viEl b� r�q�,ir�d to purcha�a a�it� «gis�railon i�a� �c�� �h�sr ��1�. �uch ar�irr�als will b� re�uir��# to be �Il�r�d in �orr�p€ian�� wilY� ll�� �ily's mar�dator� ���y�r��uter pro�ram_ B�ardi��� f�e� fo� ��ts rec�airned k�y tE��ir owners wall Fs� pa�ld b� the owr��rs, no# ki�e �orrtractin� rnunicl�ali��r. A� authani�atl�n an�ilor �isposal f�e will �e �harg�d far wilc� a��mals {�at w�la b� ��thani��d or r�loc�t�cf ae�� o#h�r �nirr�als l#��� �+�I] b� ��th��i�ed upori �i�fivery #� lhe �enter. Th� �i�y sh�l] ]�aue ll�� �ig[�t tq t�rminate li�is agr��rx���t w�t�o�t cause �pnr� thir��r ciay� wri#ten r�otic� t� tha �ontr��tfng n7�n��ipal�t�, �#aff r��omm�n�s l�� ap�roval of ih�� ��#erl���l a�reemer�t pfocad�are. �l��l�� lf�����ATi�f�����2TlFC�A71��1: TY�e �Rn�nca Dir�ctor certifie� knal ��� Public k�l�alih D�parlmer��, A�Fm�I �on��o1 �Iv��aon wil� b� r�sponsible f�r �h� colleci�on �nd depnsit �� funds �u� to �h� �ity as a r�sulf of this a�tl�n, LVU;t� �p�butii��ed for �it}• i��anaker's Offfee #�y: L.i�iby V4',a+so�s {}�'I�l11911i1� �}4`�lAI'iffLk'.Ilt ��k�aY�I: L]a�io1 Re�mer � r�t�i�i[�413Y1� �II�OY�"IIYIi�011 ��611�1iCr: T1:�niC� �C1115CP ����a�v� ��ccour+-r � c���;r�•��u_�� � a�sour�•r ._��o� {���7� V�riaus � �5�AD�1 � 6183 G�� f 1����ou� I 05Q�#OQ2 � I I 721s� (fro�t�] � I -- i201 � � { ��� � ���j����'r��� ,+�i' R-' � ;� .''�i t. I. � 4�� � � �r�}i��������, ��� �1 �:. �u �� y�e1�r� nf+'hw G4 y#+�'+ '..,. . .,'.'', �.,s