HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Fee waivers for Animal Control RESOLUTION NO. 09-575
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FEE WAIVERS
FOR ANIMAL CONTROL
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the Animal Control Shelter provides sheltering and adoption services for
companion animals, and fees for these services are set by resolution of the City Council; and,
WHEREAS,this proposal requests the authority to waive Animal Control Shelter fees under
certain circumstances; and,
WHEREAS, the first situation where a fee waiver may be valuable is in the adoption of
animals with special needs, and by having the authority to reduce or waive adoption fees in these
circumstances, euthanasia is avoided; and,
WHEREAS, another situation where a waiver or reduced fee assists staff is during a period
of shelter over-crowding; and,
WHEREAS,a third situation where a fee waiver may be warranted is emergency sheltering;
and,
WHEREAS, the process for waiving fees would begin with a determination by the Animal
Control staff if one of the three fee waiver categories may apply; and,
WHEREAS,the budget impact of this proposal is expected to be insignificant since the costs
of animal care or euthanasia would be reduced as adoptions increase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the waiver of fees for special needs adoptions,over crowding,or emergency shelter services for
animal control is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22"d day of December, 2009.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Larson
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22"d day of December, 2009.