HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011992 - 1992-111 TO: BOARD QF SUPE k . I SUR S
Diane Iwasa, Director � C
Animal Services Department
Costa
DATE: February 13, 1992
SUBJECT: Animal Services Fee Increase
SPEC I F1 C REWEST(S) OR RECO E AT I ON{S) & BACKGROUND AM JUST 1 F I CAT 1 ON
RESOLUTION NO. 92/111
The Board of Supervisors having adopted Resolution 90/398 which provides
for fees for AnimalServices; and
The Animal Services Director having recommended that certain Animal Services
fees be increased,
IT IS BY THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLVED that the
recommendation of the Animal Services Director is 'approved, 'and that Resolution
90/398 is rescinded effective' April 1, 1992, and that the fees shown below are
effective April 1, '1992.
Individual Dog' and Cat Licenses
Licensing' of individual 'cats is voluntary.
The fee for licensing a dog or cat is $21.00.
The fee for licensing a neutered dog or cat as evidenced by a veteri-
narian is $7.00..
A late fee of $15.00 shall be charged;
(a) for ;failure to license an animal within, 30 days after a license is
required, or
(b) if a renewal fee is unpaid within 30 days after it is due and payable.
The fee to individually license a dog or cat for two years it $37.00.
The ;fee to individually 'license for two years a neutered dog, or cat as
evidenced' by a; veterinarian is $13.00.
The fee to individually license a dog or cat for three years is $53.00.'
The fee to individually license for three years a neutered dog or cat as
evidenced; by a veterinarian is $19.00.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE;
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATtON OF BOARD COMM.I.TTEE :. .
APPROVE OTHER
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN OF 'SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
cc: ATTESTED February 25, 1992
PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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RESOLUTION" NO. 92/111
License Fee Refunds and Credits
License fees once paid are nonrefundable.
(a) 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 an animal dies or is moved out of the county, any unused 'lic'ensing
credits will be refunded to the owner on written request if the
request is received within the effective time period of the license.
Multiple Pet Licenses
Theapplication fee for a multiple pet license is $40.00.
Multiple ,pet license application fees are due and payable upon applica-
tion for a multiplepet license.
The fee for a multiple pet license for ten animals or ,fewer is $10.00.
The fee for a multiple pet license for eleven to twenty animals is
$20.00
Multiple pet license fees are due and payable upon issuance of the
license. Renewal fees become due and payable one year after a multiple
pet license is issued.
Late fees of $20.00 for licenses for ten animals or fewer .and $40.00 for
licenses for eleven to twenty animals shall be charged;
(a) for failure to obtain a multiple pet license within 60 days after a
multiple pet license is required, or
(b) if a renewal fee is unpaid within 60 days after it is due and
payable.
The fees for multiple pet licenses are payable in addition to the spe-
cial license fees for individual dogs or cats, obtained under the
multiple pet license.
The fee to individually license a 'dog' or cat under a multiple pet
license is $21.00.
The fee to individually license a neutered dog or cat, as ''evidenced by a
veterinarian, under a multiple pet license is $7.00.
Kennel Licenses (Community Development)
Applications shall be made to the Community Development Director.
Adoption Fees
The fee to adopt a dog is $10.00, plus a deposit for a`spay or neuter,
rabies vaccination' and license.
The fee to adopt a cat is $5.00, plus a deposit for a spay or neuter,
rubies vaccination and license.
The fee to adopt all other animals will be based on a sealed bid process
with a minimum approved by the Animal Services Director.
Impoundment Fees
The Animal Services' Director shall collect the following redemption fees
for 'impounded animals
The basic impoundment-fee for a 'dog is $35.00.
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The basic impount,Aent fee for one or more cows, buEls, steers, burros,
horses, sheep, lambs, goats, hogs, or other large: animals is the actual
cost of "impounding, but at least $50.00.
The basic impoundment fee for a cat, rabbit, bird, fowl, or other small
animal not otherwise provided for is $25.00:
In addition to the basic impoundment fee, the fol''lowing shall be charged
per day as part of the impoundment fee for reeding and caring for the.
impounded animals:
Dogs $10.00
Cats 8.00
Cows, bulls, steers, burros, horses, sheep, 'lambs, goats, hogs and
other large animals $12.00'
Other small animals $ 6.00
Owners will be responsible for the actual cost of veterinary care ren-
dered to impounded animals.
In the case of an animal reclaimed for -.;a second time within a twelve-
month period, an additional fee of $35.00 shall be charged; and in the
case of an animal reclaimed three or more times within a twenty-four
month period, an additional fee of $65.00 shall be charged each time.
The administrative fee for quarantining an animal= at home if deemed
appropriate by the Animal Services Director is $45.00, or
The fee to quarantine an animal at the 'Anima'l Services Center shall be
the same for the impound and 'per-day fee. Penalties may be included if
the animal was at large.
Surrender fees for Owned Animals '
The fee to surrender.
a licensed dog is $10.00.
an unlicensed dog or miscellaneous large animal under 100 lbs. is
$25!00
a licensed cat is $5.00
an unlicensed cat or miscellaneous' small animal under '20 lbs. is
$20.00.
A miscellaneous large animal over 100 lbs. is $120.00.
There is no fee for an unweaned litter surrendered with an ^adult.
Litters will be charged as one animal if surrendered at the same time.
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 miscellaneous large
animal under 100 lbs. at the Center is '$10.00.
The fee for disposal of an unlicensed dead cat or small miscellaneous
animal under 20 lbs. at the Center is $8.00.
The fee for disposal of 'a miscellaneous' dead'' animal over 100 lbs`. at the
Center is $120.00.
Pick-up fees for Owned Animals
Fees for all owned dogs, cats, and miscellaneous animals under 100 lbs
dead or alive, picked up in the field or at the owner's home will be
$15.00 in addition to other fees for service' as specified.
The fee to pick up animals over 100 lbs'. is the actual cost of pickup
and disposal .'
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Dead Animals from Veterinary Hospitals
The fee to pick up and dispose of dead animals from veterinaryhospitals
is $15.00 for the first animal and $5.00 for each additional animal in
the same pick-up. The limit per pick-up will be six (6) animals. The
fee to pick up animals over 100 lbs, is the actual cost with a minimum
of $50.00.
Cat Trap Deposit
The deposit to rent a cat trap is $36.00.
Cat Trap Rental Fees
The rental fee for cat traps shall be $4.00 per day.
Dangerous Animal Fees
The application fee for a dangerous animal permit is $100.00, due and
payable upon application for permit.
The fee for a dangerous animal permit is $200.00..
An additional delinquent fee of $50.00 shall be charged if a dangerous
animal permit renewal fee is not paid before February 1.
The fees for dangerous animal permits are payable in addition to the
license fees for individual animals.
Administrative Fees
The administrative fee for replacement of a lost tag is $5.00.
The fee to photocopy department records shall be equal to the direct costs
of duplication.
If a citation or warning is issued for Failure to License a dog, it may be
cleared before referral to the courts by paying an administrative fee of
$25.00.
Miscellaneous Fees
Cat carrying containers
$ 4.00
Flea powder 4.00
Flea spray 6.00
Flea fogger (12 oz. ) 8.00
Flea collar 5.00
Medicated Shampoo 6.00
Flea Shampoo
5.00
Anti-Chew Spray 4.00
Prescription medication Fee based on cost
Dispensing leashes
1.00
Spay/Nevter .Clinic Fees
Ovario-Hysterectomy (Spay)*
Dogs over 80 lbs. $60.00
Dogs 50-80 lbs. 40.00
Dogs under 50 lbs. 35.00
Cats 30.00
Castration (Neuter)
Dogs over 80 lbs. $35.00
Dogs 50-80 lbs. 25.00
Dogs under 50 lbs. 20.00
Cats 15.00
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Vaccinations
.V.R C.P. 3 in 1 Comb. ''scat) 9.00
Rabies (dog) 4.00
Rabies (cat) 5.00
D.H.L.P.P. '- 5 in 1 Comb. (dog) 9.00
Feline Leukemia 12.00
Corona (dog) 5.00
Bordatella (dog) 5.00
Parvo (dog) 5.00
*Out-of-County Residents will be charged an additional $7.00.
A $10.00 additional fee will be charged for failure to give 24-hour
notice if unable to keep surgery appointment;.
A fee of $10.00 for dogs and $8.00 for cats per, day' or portion of a
day»will 'b charged for animals not claimed on time.
Original to Department of Animal Services
cc: County Administrator ''
County Auditor-Controller
County Clerk
County Counsel
RESOLUTION NO. 92/111