ADOPTED - DECEMBER 12, 2006
Agenda Item. No. 34
Introduced by the Law Enforcement and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LICENSE FEE FOR UN-STERILIZED DOGS AND ADJUST THE ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT’S 2007 BUDGET
RESOLUTION #06-336
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Animal Control Ordinance was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on September 18, 1972; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners on July 27, 1999, amended the Ingham County Animal Control Ordinance so that fees and expenses established by the Animal Control Ordinance could be changed from time to time by action of the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the current license fee for un-sterilized dogs does not create incentive for pet owners to spay or neuter their pets, and un-sterilized dogs account for the majority of service calls and resources used by Animal Control to address stray dogs running at large, dog bite cases, nuisance complaints and dogs relinquished to the Shelter; and
WHEREAS, an increase in the number of new neutered animals becoming licensed and a decline in un-altered animals can be achieved along with a higher rate of compliance; and
WHEREAS, an increased license fee for un-sterilized dogs could accomplish a reduction in the number of strays while at the same time increase revenues for the County; and
WHEREAS, the incident of dog bites will decrease (435 dog bite cases in 2005) in addition to an increase in the number of dogs licensed; and
WHEREAS, the fee adjustments will provide assistance to low income citizens who currently have hindrances affecting their ability to spay or neuter their pets; and
WHEREAS, enhancing citizen safety, wise-use of resources, and providing the citizens with an effective animal control program could also be achieved; and
WHEREAS, the increased revenues will exceed the cost of the positions added; and
WHEREAS, an outcome of this action will be a reduction in the number of stray animals turned into the Shelter (Ingham County Animal Control received 2,314 dogs), and a reduction in euthanasia as a result of dogs being spayed or neutered (Ingham County Animal Control euthanized 698 dogs in 2005) thus reducing overpopulation; and
WHEREAS, the Animal Control Department and the Animal Control Advisory Board has recommended an adjustment in this fee schedule.
ADOPTED - DECEMBER 12, 2006
Agenda Item. No. 34
RESOLUTION #06-336
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the following fees for the Animal Control Department effective January 1, 2007:
License fee for Sterilized Dog s (remains the same) $ 12 Delinquent $24
Three-Year License $ 30
License fee for Un-Sterilized Dogs $ 40 Delinquent $80
Three-Year License $100
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remainder of the Ingham County Animal Control Ordinance and the fees of the Ingham County Animal Control Department, as amended, shall remain unchanged.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to amend the 2007 Animal Control Budget and Position Allocation List in accordance with this Resolution by increasing Dog License revenue $100,000 to pay for the staff increases and spay/neuter fund at a cost of $59,315.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a part-time Animal Shelter Operator, position number 421018, FOP/AC 1, be increased to full-time with the available funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a part-time Redemption Clerk/Dispatcher, position number 421019, UAW/C, be increased to full-time with available funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the temporary seasonal Animal Control Officer, position number 421805, be increased to a part-time permanent position, FOP/AC 2, with available funds.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: Nolan, Copedge, De Leon, Thomas, Schafer, Vickers
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 11/30/06
FINANCE: Yeas: Thomas, Grebner, Weatherwax-Grant, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Hertel, Dedden Approved 12/6/06