HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-0025CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 25
Series of 2015
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE WHEAT RIDGE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING A
CHANGE IN THE COUNTYWIDE DOG LICENSING FEE TO BENEFIT THE
OPERATIONS OF THE FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER
WHEREAS, in 1995, the City of Wheat Ridge, along with Jefferson County and
the cities of Arvada, Golden and Lakewood established the Table Mountain Animal
Center (TMAC); and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge and the other member entities have
contributed financially to the annual operations of TMAC; and
WHEREAS, in 2010, TMAC moved to a new and expanded facility and began
operating as Foothills Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, the City of Wheat Ridge and the other member entities
agreed to use dog licensing revenue to support the operations of the Shelter; and
WHEREAS, since 2007, the dog license fees have remained the same, while the
costs of administering the dog license program and the costs to operate the shelter
have increased annually; and
WHEREAS, the Foothills Animal Shelter Board , the various City Managers, and
the County Manager recommend changing the dog license fee from the current fees of
$15 annually for an altered pet and $30 annually for an unaltered pet to a flat $20
annually for all dogs; and
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners are
responsible for the establishment of and any changes to the dog licensing fee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows:
The Wheat Ridge City Council supports the recommended changes to the dog
license fee and encourages the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners to adopt the proposed fee structure.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 27th day of April2015.
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Janelle