HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12918 (Master Fee Schedule)RESOLUTION NO. 12918
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES FEES
WHEREAS, the City Council on January 20, 2009 adopted Resolution No. 12647,
establishing the Master Fee Schedule for the City of San Rafael, including a schedule of
fees for Animal Control Services as set forth in Exhibit "J" which continued the level of
fees for Animal Control Services previously set in 2003 ; and,
WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement, dated May 22, 1979, between the
County of Marin, the City of San Rafael, and other cities in the County, provides for the
provision of Animal Control Services by the County of Marin through its contract with the
Marin Humane Society, and requires that the City of San Rafael maintain its Animal
Control Services fees in conformity with the fees established by the County of Marin; and
WHEREAS, the County of Marin Board of Supervisors on December 15, 2009,
after a duly noticed public hearing, adopted Ordinance No. 3532 authorizing revised
Animal Control Services fees, subject to all the parties to the Animal Control Services
Joint Powers Agreement approving such revised fees; and
WHEREAS, the County of Marin Office of the Administrator in its staff report
supporting the Board of Supervisors' adoption of Ordinance No. 3532 stated that the
increased animal control services fees would not exceed the cost of providing the
services associated with those fees; and
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WHEREAS, the City Clerk pursuant to Government Code Sections 66018 and
6062a has published notices of a public hearing concerning the City's proposed
amendment of Master Fee Schedule by adoption of a Resolution revising Schedule "J" of
the Master Fee Schedule concerning Animal Control Services fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Rafael hereby amends the existing Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 12647, by
deleting Exhibit "J" now contained therein, and substituting the revised Exhibit "J" as
shown on the Attachment hereto, establishing new Animal Control Services fees
consistent with Marin County Ordinance No. 3532, effective upon the date that the Marin
County Board of Supervisors adopts a Resolution memorializing approval by all the
members of the Animal Control Services Joint Powers Agreement of the Animal Control
Service fees authorized by Marin County Ordinance No. 3532.
I, Esther C. Beirne, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said City held on the 16th day of February, 2010, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
None
None
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G . Re4,9949 .
Esther C. Beirne, City Clerk
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
# 01-05-22
DESCRIPTION
Sterilized Dog - For a one year license
For a two year license
For a three year license
Unsterilized Dog - For a one year license
For a two year license
For a three year license
Delinquent Dog License Fees
Duplicate License Tag Fee
Redemption Fees (Impound Fees) for a:
Sterilized Animal:
upon a first impoundment during a 12 month period
upon a second impoundment during a 12 month period
upon a third impoundment during a 12 month period
upon a fourth impoundment during a 12 month period
upon subsequent impoundment during a 12 month period
Unsterilized Animal:
upon a first impoundment during a 12 month period
upon a second impoundment during a 12 month period
upon a third impoundment during a 12 month period
upon a fourth impoundment during a 12 month period
upon subsequent impoundment during a 12 mo. Period
Dead Dog, Cat and Small Household Pet Removal Fees
Dead Wildlife Removal Fees:
for removal & disposition of dead wildlife under 50 lbs.
for removal & disposition of dead wildlife 50 lbs. & over
*Said removal and disposition fees shall be chargeable to the property
owner where the dead wildlife is found.
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Exhibit J
PRESENT I RECOMMENDED
CHARGE CHARGE
$12.00
$16.00
$18.00
$24.00
$24.00
$34.00
$36.00
$45.00
$50.00
$55.00
$70.00
$77.00
$30.00 $40.00
$2.00 $5.00
$50.00
$75.00
$100.00
$125.00
$200.00
$60.00
$85.00
$110.00
$135.00
$210.00
$60.00
$85.00
$100.00
$135.00
$210.00
$85.00
$130.00
$150.00
$175.00
$225.00
$40.00
$50.00
$40.00
$50.00*
$75.00
$90.00*
Exhibit J
Boarding Fees for quarantined or impounded animals:
Sterilized Dogs the charge for boarding a sterilized dog per day is
$20.00
$20.00
Unsterilized Dogs the charge for boarding an unsterilized dog per day is
$30.00
$32.00
Quarantine -Sterilized the charge for quarantining a sterilized dog per day is
$22.00
$30.00
Quarantine -Unsterilized the charge for quarantining an unsterilized dog per
$32.00
$35.00
day is
Sterilized Cats the charge for boarding a sterilized cat per day is
$10.00
$12.00
Unsterilized Cats the charge for boarding an unsterilized cat per day is
$15.00
$18.00
Quarantine -Sterilized the charge for quarantining a sterilized cat per day is
$18.00
$28.00
Quarantine -Unsterilized the charge for quarantining an unsterilized cat per
day is
$20.00
$32.00
Animals other than dogs and cats that need to be boarded due to quarantine or impound shall be
charged for said services at the same rate as those for cats for the status of the animal and category of
services described.
All veterinary fees associated with veterinary care provided to any animals in the Animal Services
Agency's care pursuant hereto shall be directly recoverable as a charge pursuant to this ordinance.
Payment is delinquent if not received within 60 days. In the event that payment is not received within
60 days, a delinquency charge equaling the amount of the invoice shall be assessed. For each
additional month of delinquency, another twenty percent penalty charge shall be assessed.
Potentially Dangerous/Vicious Dog Permits
Potentially Dangerous the charge for record keeping $50.00 $125.00
Vicious Dog the charge for record keeping $100.00 $250.00
Hobbyist & Ranch Dog Fees
Dog Hobbyist Permit the charge for issuance of each dog hobbyist permit $100.00 $125.00
Ranch Dog Permit the charge for issuance of each ranch dog permit $100.00 $125.00
The issuance of a dog hobbyist or ranch dog permit includes provision of an individual for each dog
harbored under the permit at no additional charge.
Exhibit Fee & Commercial Animal Establishment:
Animal Exhibition Fee the charge for timely processing of unwaived exhibit
fee $200.00 $250.00
Commercial Animal Establishment Fee for an annual permit & for timely
renewals $200.00 $200.00
A delinquency charge shall be assessed for late renewal of an expired
permit $40.00 $50.00
An additional charge shall be assessed for every calendar month of said $40.00 $40.00
delinquency
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Exhibit J
Stray Livestock Charges:
Equine and Bovine (over 6 mo.) charge for securing $50.00 $100.00
and keeping (per day) $20.00 $40.00
Equine and Bovine (6 mo. & under) & sheep, Iamb, goat, hogs, etc.
charge for securing $35.00 $50.00
and keeping (per day) $12.00 $20.00
Herding Fee:
the charge per hour or any fraction thereof for return of an animal that has
strayed $35.00 $40.00
All costs incurred 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
Dog license Fees (any duration)
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25% discount from listed
fees