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aoox 17 rr~r_ b 012 ARTICLE III Operation Section 3.1 Shelter. Society has constructed, operates and maintains within Lee County, an animal shelter which complies with all applicable statutes, building codes and regulations including, but not limited to, Chapter 19A of the General Statutes of North Carolina. a) In the event the Society ceases to exist, it agrees to transfer ownership of said animal shelter to a non-profit organization acceptable to the County of Lee and the Society, to be used for purposes consistent with the Society's present goals; provided in such event the County shall have option to terminate this contract immediately; provided further that if the Society fails to find or transfer title to such non-profit corporation, the County shall have the option to acquire fee simple title for itself by paying outstanding encumbrances. b) The County agrees that should it acquire title to the facility, that it shall continue to operate the facility as an animal shelter and that it will not allow Central Carolina Community College to control or to obtain animals from the facility. Section 3.2 Non-Discriminatory. Society will operate the animal shelter for the use and benefit of the citizens of Lee County and other citizens or groups of citizens the Society deems appropriate, and make such available on fair, equal and non-discriminatory prices and further, that in the operation and use of said facility the Society will not, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or groups of persons in any manner. Section 3.3 Iniured Animals. During the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday of each week except for legal holidays, the County Animal Control Officers shall be responsible for picking up all injured animals and administering appropriate disposition. During all other hours the Society shall pick up said injured animals for a charge of $15.00 per animal, which charge shall be in addition to the service fee hereinafter stated. Section 3.4 Charges of Services. County agrees that Society may set fees for services in connection with the operation of said shelter and Society agrees that the fees set will be reasonable and commensurate with the expense of providing such service and the time and investment required. Section 3.5 Audit. Society agrees that County may audit its books biannually utilizing County personnel or an accounting firm employed by the County. Society agrees