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Animal Services Fee Schedule

At a glance

  • What: Resolution amending Schedule C of the FY2027 Budget Resolution to add or revise certain fees for the Animal Services and Code Enforcement departments, effective September 29, 2026.
  • Where it stands: On September 29, 2026 Council postponed the item two weeks on the consent agenda by unanimous vote (item 26).
  • Next: Back before Council about October 13, 2026. The fee amounts are in Attachment A of the resolution, which is not reproduced in the minutes.

Item 26

  • The minutes record only the postponement; no discussion or motions beyond the consent vote.

Sources

Log

2026-09-29 - City Council

Item 26 postponed two weeks.

2026-10-13 - City Council

Item 25 approved 6-2, then reconsidered 7-1 at the request of a member concerned about the burden on small restaurants, and approved again 5-3. Small food establishment inspection fee rises from $174 to $344 (about 49%, below the state maximum of $773); maximum adoption fee rises from $110 to $198 (current fees are $30 for dogs and $5 for cats); registration language changes from aggressive to vicious dog and six spay/neuter combo fees are added.

2026-10-12 - City Council Work Session

The recording of this session also carries the regular meeting; the vote on this item matches the record on 2026-10-13 - City Council.