Resolution No. 278316
RESOLUTION NO. 2783
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS ADOPTING A NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANIMAL
SHELTER AND ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 1984.
WHEREAS, the City of Cypress contracts with the County of Orange for
complete animal control services; and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Agency conducted meetings with several
Orange County cities to discuss the proposed fees as recommended by the
Auditor -Controller's Office based on prior fiscal year costs and service
volume; and
WHEREAS, the revised Animal Control Fees were presented to the Orange
County Board of Supervisors which adopted the new fee schedule at its
meeting of May 8, 1984; and
WHEREAS, in conformance with the provisions of the contract with
Orange County, the City is required to adopt the same amendments within
120 days after notification by the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress does hereby adopt the new Fee Schedule for Animal Shelter and
Animal Control Services, effective July 1, 1984, attached hereto as
Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a
regular meeting held on the 14th day of May, 1984.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK 0
HE CITl OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the
said City Council held on the 14th day of May, 1984; by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY CLERK OF THE CITX OF CYPRESS
EXHIBIT A
Proposed Fee Schedule For
Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services
I. DEFINITIONS
A. A large animal is any animal weighing 300 pounds or more.
B. A medium animal is any animal weighing greater than 50 pounds, but less
than 300 pounds.
C. A dog or cat is any animal defined as such in County Ordinance No. 2836.
D. An animal is as defined in County Ordinance No. 2836.
E. A contract city 1s any municipality that has entered into a contract
with the County of Orange for enforcement of Animal Control and Animal
Shelter Services, or for either of such services.
F. Actual Cost is the actual expense incurred by the County of Orange,
including, but not limited to, salaries, employee benefits, overhead
supplies, animal food, medication, contract services.
G. A kennel means any property where four (4) or more dogs, or four (4)
or more cats, over the age of four (4) months, are kept or maintained
for any purpose except veterinary clinics and hospitals, and except
property for which an animal permit has been issued pursuant to Section
4-1-76 of the Codified Ordinances of the County of Orange.
H. A pet shop means any person or facility engaged in the sale or trade
of live animals on a commercial basis.
I. A grooming parlor means any premises where animals are groomed, brushed,
clipped or bathed on a commercial basis.
J. An animal rental establishment means a place or facility where animals
other than dogs, cats, or equines are kept or maintained for hire.
K. A permanent animal exhibition means any property where animals are
exposed for public viewing for entertainment, instruction or advertise-
ment, including animal acts, on a regular basis, excluding activities
conducted primarily for the instruction or entertainment of persons
for which no charge, fee, or donation is collected or solicited.
L. A commercial stable means any property where equines are sheltered
or fed on a commercial basis.
M. A circus means a carnival, tent show or show in the open air, or in a
hall or building not specifically constructed for theatrical purposes,
wherein animals are exposed for public viewing for entertainment,
instruction or advertisement.
N. A rodeo means any activity or show in which equines or bovines are
exposed for public view for entertainment, instruction or advertise-
ment, excluding a permanent animal exhibition, excluding activities
conducted primarily for the instruction or entertainment of persons
for which no charge, fee, or donation is collected or solicited.
0. Impounded means having been received into the custody of the Health
Officer of Orange County or his deputy.
P. A temporary animal exhibition means any activity, or property used.
for, the public viewing of animals for entertainment, instruction or
advertisement, including animal acts, of less than a regular basis,
excluding activities conducted primarily for the instruction or
entertainment of persons for which no charge, fee or donation is
collected or solicited.
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Proposed Fee Schedule for Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services (Continued)
II. FEE SCHEDULE
A. For Animals Impounded at the Shelter
1. Impound Fees: MINIMUM
a. Large animal (horse, cow, etc.)
actual cost or $40.00
b. Medium animal (pig, sheep, etc.)
actual cost or $30.00
c. Dog, cat, or other small animal
actual cost or $25.00
(Except that animals that are impounded more than once within
a twelve (12) month period will be charged above fees plus
fifty percent (50%) of prior impounding charges.)
2. City Shelter Service Fees:
Charged to contract cities for animals not redeemed by
owners $13.00
3. Placement Fees:
a. Dog $13.00
b. Cat $ 8.00
c. Other animal subject to placement Market Value
4. Daily Care and Feed: (Start with first day, Sundays
and holidays included except no charge if redeemed
same day, i.e., day of impound.)
a. Large animal (horse, cow, etc.) $ 7.50
b. Medium animal (pig, sheep, etc.) $ 5.00
c. Dog or cat $ 4.50
d. Other small animal $ Actual Cost
5. Veterinary Service:
a. Vaccination against rabies
b. Relative Value Unit (for Medical Services)
c. Other procedures (X-rays, shots, lab) . . .
d. Medical or surgical care, per treatment,
performed by private veterinarian, flat rate
$ 5.00
$ 7.00
$ At Cost
$30.00
Note: The Director may charge the owner or custodian for veterinary care rendered
to impounded animals and such charges shall constitute a lien on said
animals. He/she may approve from County funds to practicing veterinarians
rendering treatment to impounded animals.
B. Individual Animal Licenses:
Note 1. A dog license can be sold only for the period covered
by a valid rabies vaccination certificate acceptable to the
California Department of Health (Ca. Admin. Code 2606.4).
Note 2. The reduced fee for a neutered animal will be allowed
only upon presentation of a certificate of spaying, castration,
or of the dog's inability to reproduce signed by a licensed
veterinarian.
Note 3. Any person who fails to purchase or renew a license
within fifteen (15) days after it has become due or expired shall
be deemed delinquent and may be required to pay a late fee of
five dollars ($5.00) in addition to the prescribed fee.
Note 4. Once purchased, there will be no refund of license
fees unless it is demonstrated that, at the time the license
became effective, the animal was not subject to licensing.
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Proposed Fee Schedule For Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services (Continued)
II. FEE SCHEDULE (Continued)
New Licenses: Neutered Other
1. Dog license, six (6 months) $ 4.00 $ 8.00
2. Dog license, twelve (12) months $ 6.00 $15.00
Other:
1. Cat license (optional) for the period of
valid rabies vaccination $ 2.00 $ 4.00
2. Reissue of lost dog license or cat license
tag $ 2.00 $ 2.00
3. Transfer of dog license or cat license . $ 2.00 $ 2.00
4. Dog license, approved guide or hearing dog $ Free $ Free
5. License for privately owned wild, exotic,
dangerous or nondomestic animal, each . . . $35.00
6. Orange County residents who are 65 years of
age or older may at 50% of the regular fee
obtain one dog license or one cat registration.
C. Animal Facility Licenses:
Note: A nonrefundable application fee of $35 shall be charged for
processing an application for any of the following facility
licenses. The application fee shall be credited to the license
fee if the license is issued:
1. Kennel, per year: MINIMUM
a. 4 - 9 animals
b. 10 - 29 animals
c. 30 - 59 animals
d. 60 or over animals
2. Pet shop, per year.
3. Grooming parlow, per year:
4. Animal rental establishment, per year:
5. Permanent animal exhibition (including public
aquarium, zoo domestic and wild animal park,
and animal act) per year•
6. Commercial stable, per year:
a. 1 - 9 horses
b. 10 - 29 horses
c. 30 - 59 horses
d. 60 or over horses
7. Circus, per day
8. Rodeo, per day
9. Animal Exhibition (temporary)
First Day
Additional Day
Not to Exceed Per Year
- 3
$ 70.00
$105.00
$140.00
$180.00
$ 80.00
$ 45.00
$155.00
$150.00
$ 70.00
$105.00
$140.00
$180.00
$185.00
$360.00
$ 40.00
$ 25.00
$195.00 maximum
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Proposed Fee Schedule for Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services (Continued)
II. FEE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)
C. Animal Facility Licenses: (Continued) MINIMUM
10. Penalty Fee 25% of Licensing Fee
Any owner, operator, or person who fails to
purchase or renew an Animal Facility License
within thirty (30) days after it has become
due or expired, shall be deemed delinquent
and may be required to pay a late fee of 25%
of the license in addition to the prescribed
fee.
11. Animal Permit (initial permit fee and annual
renewal fee) $ 35.00
D. Dead Animal Pickup
(Dog and cat owner release)
E. Spay/Neuter Deposits
1. Dogs, Male or Female
2. Cats, Male or Female
$ 25.00
$ 25.00
$ 15.00