HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2021-089RESOLUTION NO. 2021-089
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 3 (ANIMAL
CONTROL) OF THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, a
municipal animal shelter providing animal care and control services to the community; and
WHEREAS, established in 1982, the Master Fee Schedule (Schedule) is a centralized
listing of the fees charged by the City for administrative acts and other legally required fees; and
WHEREAS, the Master Fee Schedule is periodically updated to reflect changes in costs.
The City last amended Chapter 3 (Animal Control) of the City’s Master Fee Schedule in 2013
and 2017; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fee does not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing
the associated services; and
WHEREAS, Article XIII C of the California Constitution requires a vote of the electorate
to increase any levy, charge, or exaction imposed by a local government, unless specifically
exempted; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Article XII C, the proposed fees are exempt
from the vote requirement; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Chapter 3 (Animal
Control) shall become effective upon adoption of this Resolution by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista amends Chapter 3 (Animal Control) of the City’s Master Fee Schedule as reflected in
Exhibit 1, attached.
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Resolution No. 2021-089
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Amanda Mills Glen R. Googins
Animal Care Facilities Director City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 18th day of May 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cardenas, Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2021-089 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 18th day of May 2021.
Executed this 18th day of May 2021.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FEE BULLETIN
Chapter 3 – Animal Control Fees 3-100 General Animal Control Fees
City of Chula Vista Animal Care Facility
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
May 2021
City of Chula Vista www.chulavistaca.gov 619.691.5250
DOG LICENSES
For all licenses, the license period cannot exceed
the expiration date of the rabies vaccination.
Eligibility for the reduced ‘Altered’ fees detailed
below requires presentation of a certificate from a
licensed veterinarian or receipt of an affidavit
stating that the dog has been spayed or neutered.
1. Purchase of license, 1, 2 or 3 year
Altered ............................................... $20, $25, $30
Unaltered ........................................... $40, $50, $60
2. Penalty for late application/payment , per
occurrence
>30 days delinquent ........................................... $20
3. License Replacement
Per replacement.................................................. $10
4. License Transfer
Per transfer ......................................................... $10
All license fees apply in full to service dogs.
ANIMAL ADOPTIONS
All adoption fees can be reduced by Administrator
for promotional purposes
Dogs, younger than 1 year ................................. $95
Dogs, 1-7 years ................................................... $85
Cats, younger than 7 years................................. $65
Dogs/Cats, 7 years or older ............................... $35
Rabbits ................................................................ $25
Livestock................................................... Actual cost
Small Birds .......................................................... $25
Chickens, Ducks .................................................. $10
Reptiles ...................................................... $10…$95
Rodents ............................................................... $10
Large Birds, Exotics............................................. $95
Other, except livestock ............................... $20-$95
ANIMAL IMPOUND &
RELINQUISHMENT
1. Impoundment
For the picking up, transporting and impounding of
any animal including a dog, by the use of
equipment, personnel and regular facilities
maintained by the City, the city shall assess fees as
shown below. Offenses shall be counted per
animal, not per owner.
Dogs/Cats, first impound ................................... $45
Dogs/Cats, second impound.............................. $60
Dogs/Cats, third and subsequent impounds .... $75
Rabbits ................................................................ $20
Livestock .................................................. Actual cost
Birds..................................................................... $20
Reptiles................................................................ $20
Rodents ............................................................... $20
Other, except livestock ....................................... $20
2. Boarding of Impounded Animals, fee per day
Dogs/Cats ........................................................... $15
Rabbits ...................................................................$6
Livestock .................................................. Actual cost
Birds........................................................................$5
Reptiles...................................................................$6
Rodents ..................................................................$5
Other, except livestock ..........................................$5
3. Owner Relinquishments
Dogs ..................................................................... $75
Cats ...................................................................... $60
Dogs/Cats, litter .................................................. $75
Rabbits ................................................................ $25
Livestock .................................................. Actual cost
Birds..................................................................... $10
Reptiles................................................................ $25
Rodents ............................................................... $10
Other, except livestock ....................................... $10
In field relinquishments ...................................... $85
4. Returned to Owner (In Field Only)
All animals ........................................................... $50
Animals with current License, Rabies, and
Identification (First Time Only) ..............................$0
Exhibit 1
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May 2021 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE ◼ FEE BULLETIN 3-100 Page 2 of 2
City of Chula Vista www.chulavistaca.gov 619.691.5250
VACCINATIONS & VETERINARY FEES
Services provided to in-house shelter animals only.
1. Vaccinations (Dogs and Cats Only)
Bordatella IN ......................................................... $5
Bordatella SQ ........................................................ $5
FVRCP/DHLPP ....................................................... $5
HESKA .................................................................... $5
Rabies .................................................................. $10
2. Veterinarian Fees
Bandage .............................................................. $25
Blood work ........................................................... $25
Cytology ............................................................... $25
Daily medication, per day ..................................... $6
Dental .................................................................. $75
Derma Testing Medium (DTM) ......................... $125
Deworming ....................................................... $5.00
Exam .................................................................... $25
Flea control............................................................ $5
Fluids ................................................................... $50
Foxtail removed, non-surgical ............................ $75
Foxtail removed, surgical .................................. $175
General anesthesia ........................................... $150
Injectable medicine ............................................ $10
Leukemia Test ..................................................... $25
Parvo Test ............................................................ $35
Pathology .................................................. Actual cost
RVT Exam............................................................. $20
Sedation .............................................................. $75
Skin scrape .......................................................... $50
Urinalysis ............................................................. $25
X-ray ..................................................................... $50
Other veterinary services ......................... Actual cost
3. Occasional Veterinary Services
(When offered to the public)
Microchip, per chip implant ................................ $30
Rabies .................................................................. $10
Microchip/Rabies................................................ $35
Dental .................................................................. $80
Spay/Neuter . $75-$125, depending on size/health
OTHER SERVICES
Tranquilized animals........................................... $50
Home quarantine .............................................. $100
In-shelter quarantine (10 days) ....................... $175
Grooming, humane ............................................. $75
SNIP (Spay/Neuter Incentive Program) ............. $75
Wildlife Relocation (In Field)............................... $20
Other activities, not specifically listed
herein .................................................... Actual cost
1. Dangerous dog
Dangerous or potentially dangerous dog.
Dangerous dog tag fee is in addition to the regular
license fee.
Dangerous dog hearing .................................... $450
Dangerous dog tag, annual ................................ $32
2. Other hearings
Nuisance dog hearing ................... Per MC 1.40.020
Barking dog hearing...................... Per MC 1.40.020
3. Euthanasia, at owner’s request
Animal < 25 lbs. .................................................. $40
Animal < 25-50 lbs. ............................................ $50
Animal >= 50 lbs................................................. $60
In field .................................................................. $75
Disposal ............................................................... $25
Disposal In Field .................................................. $35
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