(A)
All
fees for this chapter shall be reviewed, set, and included in the
master fee schedule, which is adopted by ordinance. The following
is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of fees:
(1)
Implanting microchips in animals;
(2)
Adoption of animals;
(3)
Vaccination of animals;
(4)
Disposal of deceased animals;
(5)
Local rabies control authority incidents;
(6)
Livestock capture;
(7)
Impoundment;
(8)
Charges for long distance telephone calls in connection with the
administration of this chapter;
(9)
The cost of additional personnel and specialized equipment necessary
during an animal’s apprehension and impoundment;
(10)
Actual medical costs, including but not limited to veterinarian fees,
vaccines, and other specialized care and equipment;
(11)
Any other expenses incurred incidental to the impoundment of an animal
hereunder; and
(12)
Any and all fees associated with owner surrendered animals.
(B)
The
director of animal welfare services or her designee shall have the
authority to reduce, refund, or waive fees under this chapter and
decide on acceptance of an owner surrender.
(C)
All
fees and charges incurred under this section will be charged against
and are the obligation of the owner of an impounded animal, regardless
of the disposition of the animal. The director of animal welfare services
has discretion to reduce or waive impoundment and/or boarding fees
where the director determines appropriate. A receipt for all fees
paid under this chapter shall be furnished to the person paying.
(D)
Except
as otherwise specifically provided herein, the owner may not take
possession of an impounded animal until the fees and charges incurred
during the impoundment of the animal have been paid in full.
(E)
All
fees collected under this chapter shall be turned over to the finance
department of the city.
(Ordinance 1468-20-11-24, passed 11-24-20; Ordinance
1590-23-05-09 passed 5/9/2023)
