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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT (Continued) FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 15, 1994 SUBJECT: Discussion of Pro -ration of Dog Licenses In July 1990, Colton's dog licensing was down by 28 licenses from the previous year. After an additional animal control officer was hired in Police Services to handle licensing the licensing effort increased. By July, 1991, the licenses had numbered 241 over the previous year. Then again in 1992 licenses grew by another 150. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Currently, animal control employs two full time animal control officers and uses 5% of the customer services cashiers' time. This 5% increases in May and June to approximately 30%. Other costs of the operation include printing costs, computer and other overhead expenses, bringing the budgeted total for 93-94 to $132,859. This to be offset by this year's budgeted revenue of $35,000 which at February, 1994 has only reached $16,627. Staff anticipates that unrealized revenue to the City of $67,000 could be recognized, by bringing Colton's apprehension fee into alignment with the surrounding jurisdictions and increasing enforcement in the City. One Possibility could be to do an annual sweep using temporary employees. The added revenue would more than offset the additional wages and allow the City to recover costs spent on enforcing and maintaining the licensing process. Further, this would allow Council the option to revisit pro- rating new dog license fees within the City of Colton. RECOMMENDATION: Staff awaits further direction from Council on the dog licensing issue. 1, City Manager's Concurrence AD/bjw Item No.