Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Motion 24-351, approving the animal relinquishment and redemption fees set by the Snohomish County Auditor
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DEPARTMENT: Auditor’s Office - Animal Services
ORIGINATOR: Alex Pedersen
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved (Ken Klein 8/21/24)
PURPOSE: Motion to update fees for animal relinquishment and redemption
BACKGROUND: Pursuant to Title 9 of the Snohomish County Code (“Animals”), SCC 9.12.055 <https://snohomish.county.codes/SCC/9.12.055> and SCC 9.12.110 <https://snohomish.county.codes/SCC/9.12.110> and authorizes the Auditor, which oversees the director of animal services, to set animal relinquishment and redemption fees, subject to approval by the County Council by motion. These fees aim to cover costs associated with the impoundment and surrendering of animals. Costs include the care and boarding of the animal ($275 per animal charge from the contracted shelter) in addition to apprehension and transportation costs if an Animal Control Officer impounded the stray animal. The shelter works with pet owners to find alternatives to surrendering animals to the shelter as there are other resources for residents to rehome dogs/cats.
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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS: Reviewed/approved 8/20/24 by Nathan Kennedy (Finance)