(a)
Altered animals.
Fees for the impoundment of altered animal shall be as established in Appendix A for the following categories. The director of finance shall review the fees annually and adjust the fees by the increase in the DFW Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12 months as established by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
(b)
Unaltered animals.
Fees for the impoundment of unaltered animal shall be as established in Appendix A for the following categories. The director of finance shall review the fee annually and adjust the fee by the increase in the DFW Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12 months as established by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
(c)
Boarding fee.
A boarding fee, per night, shall be as established in Appendix A. The director of finance shall review the fee annually and adjust the fee by the increase in the DFW Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12 months as established by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
(d)
Quarantine fee.
A quarantine fee, per night, shall be as established in Appendix A. The director of finance shall review the fee annually and adjust the fee by the increase in the DFW Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12 months as established by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
(e)
Surrendered animals.
The fee for surrendered animals shall be as established in Appendix A for the following categories. The director of finance shall review all fees annually and adjust fees by the increase in the DFW Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12 months as established by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
(f)
Reduction in impoundment fee.
A dog or cat wearing a current license tag and impounded for first time is eligible for 50 percent reduction in impoundment fee.
(g)
Rebate for altering animal.
When an unaltered animal has been impounded, a $15.00 rebate will be given to the owner if proof that the animal has been altered is presented within 30 days of the initial impoundment.
(Ordinance 3235, § 1, adopted 4/22/2013)