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FROM: Glenn E. Howell, Costa
Director of Animal Services ., -n 4�
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County
DATE: August 1, 2006 COUti1
SUBJECT: ANIMAL SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE
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SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
FIX Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 9:30 A.M. for a public hearing to consider adoption of Resolution
No. 2006/463 to establish increased fees for spay/neuter services provided by the Animal Services
Department.
DIRECT the Animal Services Director to submit documentation indicating the estimated cost of
providing the services for which the fees are levied to the Clerk of the Board by August 1, 2006; and
DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to publish notice of the public hearing on the establishment of new
fees pursuant to Government Code Section 6062a and to make cost documentation available for
public review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
It is estimated that the increase in spay/neuter fees will generate increased revenues of $60,000.
The fee increase has been included in FY 2006/07 budget.
BACKGROUND:
The County has operated a low-cost Spay Clinic since March 1977. We have not increased fees for
spay/neuter services since December 2002; however, our operating costs continue to increase. A
recent survey of low-cost spay clinics show that most of our spay/neuter fees are less than other
agencies in the bay area. As such, we are increasing our fees to cover the cost of providing those
services. A summary of the changes to the fee schedule follows:
Spay Fees: Neuter Fees:
Dogs under 20 lbs $ 75.00 (increase $25.00) Dogs under 20 lbs $45.00 (increase $15.00)
Dogs 20 - 50 lbs $ 95.00 (increase $15.00) Dogs 20 - 50 lbs $65.00 (increase $15.00)
Dogs over 50 lbs $125.00 (no increase) Dogs over 50 lbs $85.00 (increase $20.00)
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGATURE: �
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT
COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON MINUTES OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact: Jeanie Rounsaville-5-8370
Cc: Animal Services Department ATTESTED
County Counsel JOHN CULL614,CLERK OF THE BOARD OFSUPERVISORS
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Documentation for Spay/Neuter Fee Increase
Lead Clerk: 15 minutes per customer
One clerk works at the Spay Clinic. She enters animal and person information
into Chameleon system; verifies animal has valid rabies vaccine and updates the
caduceus; advises customer if animal needs further takes cash, check, or credit
card for surgery payment; receipts money in Chameleon system; prints out
receipt and vaccine certificates; answers customer questions; advises customers
when animal will be ready for pick up; may issue dog license.
At the end of the day, the customer signs consent/waiver surgery card; receives
discharge papers (final receipts and pet care); answers any customer questions
about after care; if necessary, collects money and adjusts fees.
Registered Vet Technician: 60 minutes per animal
Pre med injection; hospitalizing the animal; induce general anesthesia; surgical
prep of animal; application of surgical monitors; move to OR; surgical pack
preparation and sterilization; reestablish maintenance anesthesia, monitor
anesthesia during surgery; move to recovery; monitor recovery; discharge to
owner; hospital cleanup.
The RVT prep time for a neuter on a small animal is less because the animal is
smaller, prep area is smaller, it can be easily moved, and there is less pre-op
time for anesthesia. Conversely, a neuter even on a small animal takes more
time because of the prep area and the pre-op care required for a spay. Large
animals are more difficult to move and require more care after surgery.
Veterinarian: Time varies
Perform ovariohysterectomy and castration surgery. Operating times vary based
on the weight of the animal and the type of surgery being performed. For
example, a neuter is less invasive and takes only about %2 the time as a spay.
Even a neuter on a large dog takes more time than a neuter on a small dog
because of the size of the incision, the castration, and closing the incision.
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on August 15, 2006 by the following vote:
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ABSTAIN:
SUBJECT: Animal Services Department ) Resolution No. 2006/463
Fee Schedule )
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors having adopted Resolution No. 2005/763 which
provides for fees for Animal Services; and
WHEREAS, the Animal Services Director having recommended that fees for spay and neuter
surgeries be increased to cover increased operating costs f ding the low-cost
spay/neuter services.
It is hereby RESOLVED by the Board that the recommendation of the Animal Services
Director is approved, and that Resolution No. 2005/763 is rescinded effective August 15,
2006, and that the fees shown below are effective August 16, 2006.
ANIMAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
Individual Dog and Cat Licenses
Licensing of individual cats is voluntary. Licensing an individual dog is required.
• The fee to individually license a dog or cat for one year is $40.00.
• The fee to individually license a neutered dog or cat as evidenced by a veterinarian for
one year is $20.00.
• The fee to individually license a dog or cat for two years is $74.00.
• The fee to individually license for two years a neutered dog or cat as evidenced by a
veterinarian is $37.00.
• The fee to individually license a dog or cat for three years is $110.00.
• The fee to individually license for three years a neutered dog or cat as evidenced by a
veterinarian is $55.00.
A late fee of$40.00 shall be charged:
• for failure to license an animal within 30 days after a license is required, or
• if a renewal fee is unpaid within 60 days after it is due and payable.
License Fee Refunds and Credits
License fees once paid are nonrefundable.
If, within 120 days, the owner of an animal who has purchased a one-year license and whose
animal is under one year of age submits proof from a licensed veterinarian that the animal has
been spayed or neutered, a credit equal to the one-year license fee for a spayed or neutered
animal will be applied to the next animal license purchased by the owner, if requested by the
owner.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006/463
If an animal dies or is moved out of the county, any unused licensing credits will be refunded to
the owner on written request if the request is received within the effective time period of the
license.
Adoption Fees
• The fee to adopt a dog is $10.00, plus a deposit for or fee for spay or neuter, rabies
vaccination and license.
• The fee to adopt a cat is $5.00, plus a deposit for or a fee for spay or neuter, rabies
vaccination and license.
• If the dog or cat is spayed or neutered by the Animal Services Department or designee
before adoption, the full cost of the spay/neuter surgery shall be collected. If the dog or cat
is vaccinated for rabies before adoption, the full cost of the rabies vaccination shall be
collected.
• The fee to adopt all other animals may be based on a sealed bid process with a minimum
approved by the Animal Services Director, or at the ' cretion of the Animal Services
Director, may be set by the Director or designee.
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Impoundment
Fees 4R4F4r
The Animal Services Director shall collect the following redemption fees for impounded animals:
• The basic impoundment fee for a dog whether returned at the Center or in the field is
$50.00.
• The basic impoundment fee for one or more cows, bulls, steers burros, horses, sheep,
Iambs, goats, hogs, or other large animals is $75.00; however if the impound requires the
use of specialized equipment is a minimum fee of$225.00
• The basic impoundment fee for a cat, rabbit, bird, fowl, or other small animal not otherwise
provided for is $50.00
In addition to the basic impoundment fee, the following shall be charged per day as part of the
impoundment fee for feeding and caring for the impounded animals:
• Dogs or Cats $20.00
• Cows, bulls, steers, burros, horses, sheep, lambs, goats,
hogs and other large animals $25.00
• Other small animals $15.00
Owners or custodians will be responsible for the actual cost of veterinary care rendered to
impounded animals.
In the case of an animal reclaimed for a second time within a 12-month period, the owner or
custodian shall be charged an additional fee of$100.00; and in the case of an animal reclaimed
three times within a 24-month period, the owner or custodian shall be charged an additional fee of
$150.00; and in the case of an animal reclaimed four or more times within a 36-month period, the
owner or custodian shall be charged an additional fee of $200.00 each time.
The administrative fee for quarantining an animal at home, if deemed appropriate by the Animal
Services Director, is $100.00.
The fee to quarantine an animal at the Animal Services Center shall be the same as the impound
fee plus $35.00 per day board fee for the length of the quarantine period. Penalties may be
included if the animal was at large.
In addition to the above fees, a non-spayed or un-neutered cat or dog that is impounded shall
be fined $35.00 on the first occurrence, $50.00 on the second occurrence, and $100.00 on the
third and subsequent occurrences for failure to spay or neuter an owned cat or dog.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006/463
Surrender Fees for Owned Animals
The fee to surrender:
• a licensed dog or cat $20.00
• an unlicensed dog or cat $40.00
• a miscellaneous small animal under 20 lbs. $30.00
• a miscellaneous animal 20 to 100 lbs. $40.00
• a miscellaneous large animal over 100 lbs. $225.00
• There is one fee for an unweaned litter surrendered with its mother
Dead Animal Disposal Fees
• There is no fee for disposal of a licensed dead animal at the Center.
• The fee for disposal of an unlicensed dead dog or cat at the Center is $30.00.
• The fee for disposal of a small miscellaneous animal under 20 lbs. at the Center is
$15.00.
• The fee for disposal of a miscellaneous animal 20 to 100lbs. P- rr is $30.00.
• The fee for disposal for a miscellaneous dead animal over 100 lbs. at the Center is
$225.00.
• There is a fee surcharge based on actual extra cost for the disposal of animals
requiring special handling.
Pick-up Fees for Owned Animals
• Fees for all owned dogs, cats, and miscellaneous animals less than 100 lbs., dead or
alive, picked up in the field or at the owner's home will be $50.00 in addition to other
fees for service as specified.
• The fee to pick up owned miscellaneous animals over 100 lbs. that requires the use of
special equipment is a minimum of $225.00.
Dead Animals from Veterinary Hospitals
• The fee to pick up and dispose of dead dogs, cats or miscellaneous animals under 100
lbs. from veterinary hospitals is $50.00 for the first animal and $15.00 for each
additional animal in the same pick-up. The limit per pick-up will be six (6) animals.
• The fee to pick up miscellaneous animals over 100 lbs. that requires the use of special
equipment is a minimum of $225.00.
Trap Deposit, Rental and Servicing Fees
• The deposit to rent a cat trap is $60.00
• The deposit to rent a dog trap is $260.00 (with Animal Services Director or designee
approval only).
• The rental fee for cat traps shall be $5.00 per day.
• The rental fee for dog traps shall be $15.00 per day.
• The fee to service a trap in the field is $50.00.
Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous Animal Fees
• The permit fee for an animal declared as a dangerous animal shall be $500.00
annually.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006/463
• Fees for an animal declared a potentially dangerous animal shall be $200.00 annually.
• An additional delinquent fee of $200.00 shall be charged if a dangerous/potentially
dangerous animal permit renewal fee is not paid annually. An additional penalty fee of
$100 (for a total of$140) shall be charged if the animal is not properly licensed at the
time the dangerous/potentially dangerous/prohibited dog animal permit renewal is due.
• The fees for dangerous animal permits are payable in addition to the license fees for
individual animals.
• Signage shall be posted on the premises at a location which is visible to the public.
Signs will be purchased from the Animal Services Department for a fee of$10.00.
• Home inspections may be required by ordinance or by the Director of Animal Services.
If more than one home inspection is required, a fee of $75.00 is charged for each
additional inspection.
Administrative Fees
• The administrative fee for replacement of a lost tag is $5.00.
• The fee to photocopy department records shall be the actual cost of duplication.
• The fee to clear a Citation prior to a court appearance is $40.00 plus proof of license.
Licensing Periods Without Penalties
The Animal Services Director may declare periods during which owners may license their
animals or renew their animal licenses without being charged a licensing late fee.
Emergency/Disaster Response
The fee to assist another governmental jurisdiction in times of emergency to handle animal
related problems that are reimbursable to the jurisdiction requesting assistance will be the
actual cost of providing the service.
Miscellaneous Fees
• Cat carrying containers $5.00
• E-Collar 8.00
• Medicated Shampoo 6.00
• Prescription medication Fee based on cost
• Flea Treatments Fee Based on cost
• Dispensing leashes 1.00
• Microchip 15.00
The above fees include State sales tax.
The above fees may be adjusted based on cost by the Director of Animal Services.
Veterinary Fees at Shelters and Spay/Neuter Clinic
Ovario-Hysterectomy (Spay)
Dogs over 50 lbs. $125.00
Dogs 20 - 50 lbs. 95.00
Dogs under 20 lbs. 75.00
Cats 45.00
Rabbits 45.00
Castration (Neuter)
Dogs over 50 lbs. $85.00
Dogs 20 - 50 lbs 65.00
RESOLUTION NO. 2006/463
Dogs under 20 lbs. 45.00
Cats 25.00
Rabbits 25.00
Vaccinations
F.V.R.C.F.- 3 in I Comb. (cat) $12.00
Rabies (cat) 5.00
Feline Leukemia 12.00
Rabies (dog) 5.00
D.H.L.P.P.- 5 in I Comb. (dog) 12.00
Bordetella (dog) 7.00
Other Veterinary Treatments
Level 1 $25.00
Level 2 50.00
Level 3 75.00
Owners will be charged for other veterinary care and treatmen nimals while at the
shelters or based on the level designation of the treatment. A?4 ,X,4p*
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• Level 1 will be minor treatments of sick or slightly injured animals;
• Level 2 will be moderate treatments possibly involving sutures and/or minor surgery;
• Level 3 will be major treatments or surgeries involving significant time and follow-up.
The Director of Animal Services or designee will place various treatments into levels of service
for fee purposes.
The above surgery, vaccination, and other treatment fees may be adjusted based on costs by
the Director of Animal Services. Additional surgery fees for other animals or procedures may
be set by the Director of Animal Services.
A $25.00 additional fee will be charged for failure to give 24-hour notice if unable to keep
surgery appointment.
A fee of$20.00 for dogs and cats per day or portion of a day will be charged for animals not
claimed on time after surgery or other treatments.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action
taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
on the date shown
ATTESTED: August 15, 2006
John Cullen, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
And County Administrator
By Deputy
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, August 15,
2006 at 9:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisor Chambers, Room
107, of the County Administration Building, at 651 Pine Street,
Martinez, California, a public hearing will be held to consider
adoption of Resolution No. 2006/463, to establish increased fees
for Spay/Neuter Services provided by the Animal Services
Department. A copy of the increased fees for Spay/Neuter
Services will be on file on August 01, 2006, in the Office of the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 651 Pine Street, Room
106, Martinez, California.
JOHN CULLEN, Clerk of the Board
Of Supervisors and County Administrator
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