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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF March 15, 1994 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Andrea Daroca, Interim Finance Director b0PA____1 SUBJECT: Discussion of Pro -ration of Date: March 15 1994 Dog Licenses ------------------------------------ BACKGROUND: The current dog license ordinance was amended June 16, 1992 to increase rates to $16.50 for unaltered dogs and $8.00 for altered dogs. The ordinance, as currently written, does not provide for fee pro -ration. Councilmember Rios has asked that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. DISCUSSION: Currently within the City of Colton, there are 3,031 dogs licensed. 36.5%* of the 14,767 housing units in the city with dogs, and using the estimate of 1.52* dogs per unit, staff projects there are 8200 dogs in the city limits. Of that amount, 5200 are unlicensed. These unlicensed dogs result in lost revenue to the City, costs to provide animal control services are not being recovered, and a small portion of residents are paying to benefit the majority who are not complying with the ordinance. Staff has polled several surrounding jurisdictions and below are the statistics: Rialto County Redlands Loma Linda License Fee $22/11 18/9 14/7 18/9 San Bernardino 18/9 Apprehension Fee 1st $18, 2nd $36 $25 1st $20, 2nd $30 3rd $50 1st $40, 2nd $60 3rd $100 1st $20-30 2nd $40-50 3rd $60-70 Pro -ration $12.50 None Semi-annual Semi-annual Quarterly Colton $16.50/8 1st $1**, 2nd $10 None 3rd $50 *Source: The Veterinary Service Market for 1992 **It should be noted that fees with the Colton is far out of alignment in 1st time apprehenion surrounding jurisdictions.