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C~TY. OF SAN BERNiRDINO - RI!QUEST -'dR COUNCIL ACTION
From: Deborah L. Biggs
~,~11~'IIf~to-Date/Multi-Year Dog Licenses
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Dept: Animal Control
Date: April 13,1988
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Synopsis of Previous Council action:
April 7,1988: Legislative Review Committee approved a year-to-date/multi-
year renewal dog licensing program
Recommended motion:
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Contact person:
Deborah L. Biggs
Phone: 384-5275
Supporting data attached: Yes
Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
Sou ree:
Finance:
Council Notes:
75-0262
Agenda Item No._
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.CITY OF SAN BERrQRDINO - REQUEST ~R COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Under the current dog 1 i censi ng program, a 11 1 i censes are, val i d on a fi sca 1 year basis, expi ri ng
June 30 of each year. During FY 86-87, ,55.4% of all dogs were licensed; the rate is even lower
for FY 87-88. In order to have adequate protection in the event' of a rabies outbreak, 80% of
the community's domestic animal population needs to be vaccinated against rabies" a requirement
for 1 i censing. .
The department has four part~time/temporary license checkers who canvass door-to-dqor. Because
of a high turnover in the staff, there is 'no continuity.
Staff is recommending: '
. Implimentation of a year-to-date .license
Offer a two/three year renewal, to coincide. with the expiration of the rabies
vaccination ,
Offer a'Senior Citizen license for those persons over 60 years of age, providing the
anima 1 is spayed or neutered'
.Offer a "transfer". license to those new residents who have a current license from
another agency
Because of the re-classification of part-tjnle positions by the Civil Service Board,
and the need to,have continuity in staffing, the program could cost $25,762 over
the proposed FY 88-89 budget for personnel and $600.00.for additional license tags.
That amount, however, translates to 1,648 licenses. We' are 1,452 licenses short
this year compared to FY 86-87. With a permanent licensing staff, we'feel we will
be able to provide a.nIDre effective and efficient program and therefore sell more
licenses to cover the additional cost.
Impact:
Respectfully Submitted,
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Di rector of Anima 1 Contral
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