HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2018-06-06 (4) RESOLUTION NO. 20-2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON
ESTABLISHING FEES COLLECTED FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
AS REGULATED BY TITLE VI,CHAPTER 20
OF THE TIBURON MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Chapter 20 (Animals) of the Tiburon Municipal Code sets forth certain
regulations and enforcement provisions regarding animals; and
WHEREAS,the Town of Tiburon is obligated under state law to provide animal control
services,and does so under a cooperative arrangement with other Marin County agencies which
adopt common regulations and fees; and
WHEREAS, animal control services for the Town of Tiburon and other Marin County
agencies are provided by the Marin Humane Society pursuant to a contract with the County of
Marin under a Joint Powers Agreement(JPA); and
WHEREAS,the County of Marin recently renegotiated its service contract with the
Marin Humane Society in such manner that requires adjustments to the Animal Services Fee
Schedule adopted by all member agencies of the JPA; and
WHEREAS,the Town Council desires to adopt the revised fees in order to achieve
uniform fees for animal control services consistent with other JPA member agencies; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Town Council that such fees be used to recover the
cost of providing the services for which the fees are assessed; and
WHEREAS, in December 2017, Marin Humane Society staff conducted a survey of
nearby counties including San Mateo, San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Alameda, and
determined that increases to Marin's fee schedules are both appropriate and consistent with
these other jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Tiburon has provided required notice and held a public
hearing pursuant to state law and local ordinances prior to adoption of the revised fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of
Tiburon does hereby adopt an Animal Control Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and incorporated herein, said fee schedule to become effective sixty (60) days from the
adoption of this resolution.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Tiburon held on June 6, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fraser,Fredericks,Kulik,Thier,Welner
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
C'
JIM FRASE MR
TOWN OF BURON
ATTEST:
LEA STEFA I, TOWN CLERK
Attachment: Exhibit"A",Animal Control Fee Schedule
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EXHIBIT "A"
ANIMAL CONTROL FEE SCHEDULE
(FEES COLLECTED FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
AS REGULATED BY TITLE VI, CHAPTER 20 OF THE TIBURON MUNICIPAL CODE)
Dog License Fees established under 20-2.060 for a:
Sterilized Dog - For a one year license $20.00
For a two year license $30.00
For a three year license $40.00
Unsterilized Dog - For a one year license $60.00
For a two year license $70.00
For a three year license $90.00
Delinquent Dog License Fees established under 20-2.070 $55.00
Sterilized Dog $60.00
Unsterilized Dog
Duplicate License Tag fee established under 20-2.080 $15.00
Redemption Fees (Impound Fees) established under 20-2.140 for a:
Sterilized Animal:
upon a first impoundment during a 12 month period $65.00
upon a second impoundment during a 12 month period $90.00
upon a third impoundment during a 12 month period $125.00
upon a fourth impoundment during a 12 month period $160.00
upon subsequent impoundment during a 12 month period $250.00
Unsterilized Animal
upon a first impoundment during a 12 month period $120.00
upon a second impoundment during a 12 month period $165.00
upon a third impoundment during a 12 month period $180.00
upon a fourth impoundment during a 12 month period $225.00
upon subsequent impoundment during a 12 mo. Period $290.00
Dead Dog, Cat and Small Household Pet Removal Fees per 20-2.195 $75.00
Dead Wildlife Removal Fees established under 20-2.195
for removal &disposition of dead wildlife under 50 lbs. $75.00*
for removal &disposition of dead wildlife 50 lbs. &over $125.00*
*Said removal and disposition fees shall be chargeable to the property owner where the dead wildlife is
found.
Boarding Fees for quarantined or impounded animals per 20-2.050 and 20-2.150
Sterilized Animals
Charge for boarding a sterilized dog per day is $22.00
Charge for quarantining a sterilized dog per day is $35.00
Charge for boarding a sterilized cat per day is $14.00
Charge for quarantining a sterilized cat per day is $30.00
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Unsterilized Animals $40.00
Charge for boarding an unsterilized dog per day is $50.00
Charge for quarantining an unsterilized dog per day is $25.00
Charge for boarding an unsterilized cat per day is $40.00
Charge for quarantining an unsterilized cat per day is
Confinement and quarantine fee for animals under home quarantine established
under 20.2.050 $30.00
Charge for home quarantine of animal per day is
Potentially Dangerous/Vicious Dog Permits established under 20-2.181
Potentially Dangerous Dog, the charge for record keeping pursuant to 20-2.181(g) $250.00
Vicious Dog, the charge for record keeping pursuant to 20-2.181(h) $500.00
Dog Hobbyist& Ranch Dog Fees established under 20-2.245 &20-2.246
Dog Hobbyist Permit, the charge for issuance of each dog hobbyist permit $250.00
Ranch Dog Permit, the charge for issuance of each ranch dog permit $250.00
The issuance of a dog hobbyist or ranch dog permit includes provision of an
individual license for each dog harbored under the permit at no additional charge.
Exhibit Fee &Commercial Animal Establishment established under 20-2.230 and 20-2.240
Animal Exhibition Fee the charge for timely processing of unwaived exhibit fee $500.00
Commercial Animal Establishment Fee for an annual permit&for timely renewals $450.00
Delinquency charge shall be assessed for late renewal of an expired permit $75.00
Additional charge shall be assessed for every calendar month of said delinquency $50.00
Stray Livestock Charges established pursuant to 20-2.220 $200.00
Equine and Bovine (over 6 mo.) charge for securing $75.00
and keeping (per day)
Equine and Bovine (6 mo. & under) &sheep, lamb, goat, hogs, etc. $100.00
charge for securing $30.00
and keeping (per day)
Herding Fee the charge per hour or any fraction thereof for return $100.00
of an animal that has strayed
All costs incurred by Town in connection with such animals shall be a pass-through to the animal owner,
including, but not limited to, the cost of herding, advertising, transporting, drugs, and veterinary services.
Senior Citizen, Blind or Disabled Person's Discount on Specified Fees pursuant to 20-2.255
Dog license Fees (any duration) 25% discount
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