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Home My WebLink AboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011997 - 1997-253 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra C Cosh FROM: Michael G. Ross, Acting Director Animal Services Department1 DATE. May 20, 1997 Court SUBJECT: Animal Services Fee Increase SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)6 BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RESOLUTION NO. 97/253 The Board of Supervisors having adopted Resolution 94/455 which provides for fees for Animal Services; and The Acting Animal Services Director having recommended that certain Animal Services fees be increased or added; IT IS BY THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Acting Animal Services Director is approved, and that Resolution 94/455 is rescinded effective June 1, 1997, and that the fees shown below are effective June 1, 1997. Individual Dog and Cat Licenses Licensing of individual cats is voluntary. The fee for licensing a dog or cat is $29.00. The fee for licensing a neutered dog or cat as evidenced by a veterinarian is $14.00. A late fee of$25.00 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 50 days after it is due and payable. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURELSk ACTION OF BOARD ON__. May 20, 1997 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS 18 A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT + AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES- NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cc: ATTESTED May 20, 1997 PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR M382 (1088) BY- J �� ,DEPUTY The fee to individually license a dog or cat for two years is $52.00. The fee to individually license for two years a neutered dog or cat as evidenced by a veterinarian is $28.00. The fee to individually license a dog or cat for three years is $76.00. The fee to individually license for three years a neutered dog or cat as evidenced by a veterinarian is $38.00. 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 licensing credits will be refunded to the owner on written request if the request is received within the effective time period of the license. Mullil2lle Pet Licenses The application fee for a multiple pet license is $40.00. Multiple pet license application fees are due and payable upon application for a multiple pet 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 80 days after a multiple pet license is required, or (b) if a renewal fee is unpaid within 80 days after it is due and payable. The fees for multiple pet licenses are payable in addition to the special license fees for individual dogs or cats, obtained under multiple pet license. The fee to individually license a dog, or cat under a multiple pet license is $28.00. The fee to individually license a neutered dog or cat, as evidenced by a veterinarian, under a multiple pet license is $14.00. Kennel Licenses(Communi t evelopm Applications shall be made to the Community Development Director. -2- RESOLUTION NO. 57/253 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, rabies vaccination and license. If the dog or cat is spayed or neutered by the Animal Services Department before adoption, the full cost of the spay/neuter surgery shall be collected. 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 whether returned at the Center or in the field is $45.00. The basic impoundment fee for one or more cows, bulls, steers, burros, horses, sheep, Iambs, goats, hogs, or other large animals is the actual cost of impounding, but at least $60.00. The basic impoundment fee for a cat, rabbit, bird, fowl, or other small animal not otherwise provided for is $45.00. 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 $15.00 Cows, bulls, steers, burros, horses, sheep, Iambs, goats, hogs and other large animals $20.00 Other small animals $10.00 Owners 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, an additional fee of $40.00 shall he charged; and in the case of an animal reclaimed three times within a 24-month period, an additional fee of$70.00 shall be charged; and in the case of an animal reclaimed four times within a 36-month period, an additional fee of $100.00 shall be charged; and in the case of an animal reclaimed five or more times within a 48-month period an additional fee of$150.00 shall be charged each time. The administrative fee for quarantining an animal at home if deemed appropriate by the Animal Services Director is $60.00, or The fee to quarantine an animal at the Animal Services Center shall be the same for the impound plus $25.00 per day board fee for the length of the quarantine period. Penalties may be included if the animal was at large. Surrender Fees for Owned Animals The fee to surrender: a licensed dog or cat is $15.00. an unlicensed dog or cat is $35.00. -3- RESOLUTION NO. 97/ 253 miscellaneous small animal under 20 lbs. is $25.00. miscellaneous animal 20 to 100 lbs. is $35.00. a miscellaneous large animal over 100 lbs. is $200.00. 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 cat at the Center is $20.00. The fee for disposal of a small miscellaneous animal under 20 lbs. at the Center is $10.00. The fee for disposal of a miscellaneous animal 20 to 100 lbs. at the Center is $20.00. The fee for disposal for a miscellaneous dead animal over 100 lbs. at the Center is $150.00. 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 $20.00 in addition to other fees for service as specified. The fee to pick up miscellaneous animals over 100 lbs. is the actual cost plus surrender or disposal. Dead Anim Is from V terinary Hospitals The fee to pick up and dispose of dead dogs, cats or miscellaneous animals under 100 lbs. from veterinary hospitals is $20.00 for the first animal and $10.00 for each additional animal in the same pick-up. The limit per pick-up will be six (5) animals. The fee to pick up miscellaneous animals over 100 lbs. is the actual cost with a minimum of $50.00. Trap Deposit The deposit to rent a cat trap is $40.00. The deposit to rent a dog trap is $150.00 (with Animal Services Supervisor approval only). Trap Rental Fees The rental fee for cat traps shall be $5.00 per day. The rental fee for dog traps shall be $15.00 per day. Servicing Trans The fee to service a trap in the field is $20.00. Dangerous Animal Eees 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. _4_ RESOLUTION NO. 97/253 The fees for dangerous mal permits are payable in additi 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 the actual cost of duplication. The fee to clear a Notice of Noncompliance is $25.00 plus proof of license. meraencyfDisaster 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. Mis_, llc aneous Fees Cat carrying containers $5.00 Flea powder 5.00 Flea spray 7.00 Flea fogger (12 oz.) 10.00 Medicated Shampoo 5.00 Flea Shampoo 5.00 Prescription medication -fee based on cost Dispensing leashes 1.00 Premise Spray 10.00 Cerumite 5.00 Tresaderm 5.00 Panalog 5.00 The above fees include State sales tax. Spay/Neuter Clinic Fees Ovario-hysterectomy (Spay) Dogs over 50 lbs. $80.00 Dogs 20 - 50 lbs. 50.00 Dogs under 20 lbs. 35.00 Cats 30.00 Castration (Neuter) Dogs over 50 lbs. $45.00 Dogs 20 - 50 lbs 35.00 Dogs under 20 lbs. 20.00 Cats 15.00 Vaccinations F.V.R.C.F. - 3 in I Comb. (cat) $10.00 Rabies (dog) 4.00 Rabies (cat) 6.00 D.H.L.P.P. - 5 In 1 Comb. (dog) 10.00 Feline Leukemia 12.00 Corona (dog) 5.00 Bordatella (dog) 5.00 Parvo (dog) 5.00 A $10.00 additional fee will be charged for failure to give 24-hour notice if unable to keep surgery appointment. A fee of$15.00 for dogs and cats per day or portion of a day will be charged for animals not claimed on time. -5- RESOLUTION NO. 97/ 253 Original to Department of Animal Services cc: County Administrator County Auditor-Controller County Clerk County Counsel -6- RESOLUT'ION NO. 97/ 253