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47. COOPERATIVE LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY Approve a Cooperative Licensing Agreement between the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) and Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC). This agreement is intended to expand MCACC’s outreach by leveraging AHS’s frequent interactions with a broader population of dog owners, including individuals who may not otherwise engage with county licensing services. Through this partnership, both organizations support a shared mission to increase compliance with dog licensing requirements and promote the use of identification tags. Ensuring that dogs are properly licensed and wearing identification enhances the likelihood of timely reunification with their families if lost, while also supporting compliance with state statute. This agreement is effective for two years beginning on May 1, 2026 and will terminate on May 1, 2028. The parties may renew the agreement twice. Each renewal may be for an additional two years. (C-79-26-069-X-00) 48. NEW HOPE AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY Approve an agreement between Arizona Humane Society and Maricopa County, administered by Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC), to allow Arizona Humane Society to participate in the New Hope Program and receive animals deemed eligible for transfer. This agreement outlines the responsibilities of both Parties for the safe transfer of eligible animals from County custody to Arizona Humane Society while awaiting adoption, supporting MCACC’s efforts to reduce shelter population, increase lifesaving outcomes, and expand alternative placement options for homeless animals. This contract shall become effective upon execution of the last signer and shall expire 3 years later. (C-79-26-068-X-00)

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47. COOPERATIVE LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH THE ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY Approve a Cooperative Licensing Agreement between the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) and Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC). This agreement is intended to expand MCACC’s outreach by leveraging AHS’s frequent interactions with a broader population of dog owners, including individuals who may not otherwise engage with county licensing services. Through this partnership, both organizations support a shared mission to increase compliance with dog licensing requirements and promote the use of identification tags. Ensuring that dogs are properly licensed and wearing identification enhances the likelihood of timely reunification with their families if lost, while also supporting compliance with state statute. This agreement is effective for two years beginning on May 1, 2026 and will terminate on May 1, 2028. The parties may renew the agreement twice. Each renewal may be for an additional two years. (C-79-26-069-X-00) 48. NEW HOPE AGREEMENT WITH ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY Approve an agreement between Arizona Humane Society and Maricopa County, administered by Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC), to allow Arizona Humane Society to participate in the New Hope Program and receive animals deemed eligible for transfer. This agreement outlines the responsibilities of both Parties for the safe transfer of eligible animals from County custody to Arizona Humane Society while awaiting adoption, supporting MCACC’s efforts to reduce shelter population, increase lifesaving outcomes, and expand alternative placement options for homeless animals. This contract shall become effective upon execution of the last signer and shall expire 3 years later. (C-79-26-068-X-00)

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