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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE/DIVISION OF ANIMAL SERVICES - Director of Animal Services Thomas Moss and Animal Care Center Manager Christine McClintock
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Requested Action(s)
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a) ORDINANCE NO 2145 - Request acceptance of the data supporting a proposed Ordinance setting fees to be charged by the Tehama County Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Services in connection with some minor license fee increases, some kennel fee increases, and restructuring of the adoption fees, effective 1/16/25
b) Request to designate the Tehama County Department of Agriculture and the Clerk of the Board's Office as two locations where the data will be available for public review
c) Request to set a public hearing on 12/17/24 at 10:00 AM, to consider the adoption of the proposed Ordinance
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Financial Impact:
If adopted, the increased dog license fees will provide some increase in revenue. Based on the number of dogs licensed last year, the Division anticipates an approximate increase in dog licensing of $16,000 per fiscal year. This revenue will be allocated to funding rabies vaccination clinics throughout the County.
If adopted, the amended kennel license types and associated fees may provide an increase in revenue. Kennel licenses are based on a calendar year. If no changes are made to existing kennel licenses, the Division anticipates an approximate increase in kennel licensing revenue of $5,295 for Calendar Year 2025.
If adopted, the updated adoption fees will have no net financial impact to the County. These changes will necessitate adjustments to specific revenue accounts to match the amended revenue source. This will not have a financial impact to the Division's overall budget.
Background Information:
The Division of Animal Services is proposing to amend fee schedule 7.08.105. The dog licensing fees currently charged by the Division were last updated in 2010. The proposed fee increases for dog licenses are based on a time ...
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