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TO: CHAIR AND MEMBERS ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

MEETING ON NOVEMBER 14,2005

11 FROM: I PAT McNALLY. P.Ena. II II

. . . . _ _ DIRECTOR, WATER, ENVIRONMENT & CUSTOMER RELATIONS I! 11 SUBJECT: I PHASE ONE CHANGES: CITY'S ANIMAL CONTROL &WELFARE PROGRAM

AND AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAW PH-3 (SCHEDULE A\. BY-LAW PH-4 I .-- ,,-

[SCHEDULE A)AND BY-LAW PH-5 (SCHEDULE A)

I RECOMMEND~~ION

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Water, Environment & Customer Relations, the following actions be taken:

a) that the attached proposed amending by-laws BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council Meeting of November 21,2005: i. by-law to amend Animal Control By-law PH-3, Schedule A (Appendix A) ii. by-law to amend Dog Licensing and Control By-law PH-4. Schedule A (Appendix 6) iii. by-law to amend Public Pound By-law PH-5, Schedule A (Appendix C)

b) that the revised dog licensing and cat identification fees be applied to the 2006 renewal process which will begin in late November 2005 BE APPROVED noting that dog license fees were last revised in 2003 and cat identification tags in 2000;

c) that this report BE FORWARDED to the 2006 Budget Deliberations as supporting documentation for Business Case Report #9 - Increased Revenue & Animal Welfare Initiatives (Operating Page 67);

d) that the proposed Phase One Changes: Animal Control & Welfare Program including education, awareness, implementation initiatives and partnership programs BE SUPPORTED IN PRINCIPLE noting that ongoing work associated with the renewal and negotiations of the current contract with Urban Animal Management Inc. (operating as London Animal Care Centre) and the recornmendations of the Companion Animal Welfare Task Force will be considered in futtire phases;

measures to increase the number of licensed dogs in the city including a pilot project to establish a Community Licensing Partnership Program under the banner "Investing in Responsible Dog Ownership;"

9 that this report BE FORWARDED to the 2006 Budget Deliberations as supporting documentation for Business Case Report #27 - Enforcement and Awareness of Animal Control By-laws in London Parks (Operating Page 5); and

g) that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Environment & Transportation Committee (ETC) on the proposed Phase Two Changes: Animal Control & Welfare Program Including a cost containment strategy and a performance monitoring program for all Phase One and

e) that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop additional programs and enforcement

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PREVIOUS REPORTS PERTINENT TO THIS MATTER I1 Svant reports include:

City of London 2006 Drafl Budget www.london.ca/Council/Budaets/2006/2006 Budaet Summarv.Ddf Comment on the Interim report from the Companion Animal Welfare Task Force - Contract & Services Review (September 12,2005 meeting of ETC, Agenda Item #6) www.london.ca/Council/meetinaDackaaes.htm Amendment to Schedule A of By-law PH-4, Dog Licensing and Control (September 9, 2002)

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1 BACKGROUND I( PURPOSE:

The purpose of this report is to:

present amendments to 3 animal control by-laws specifically focusing on licensing fees, identification fees and pound fees. Other amendments, as required, will be presented to ETC in 2006 in a number of areas including fines (ticketable offences), further revisions to fee structures, etc. introduce the Phase One Changes to the City's AnirnaJ Care & Control Program which focus on animal welfare programs including education, awarerlhs, implementation initiatives and partnership programs provide details on providing enforcement activities and costs to patrol City-owned properties (e.g., parks) and off-leash dog parks as requested by Municipal Council.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Revisions to Cat ldentiiication Tao Fees. Dos Licensins Fees and Pound Fees The proposed Phase One Changes to cat identification tag fees, dog licensing fees and pound fees are presented in this report and include the following highlights:

Summary of Changes to Cat Identification Tag Fees and Charges: Cat identification tag fees have remained unchanged since 2000 Currently there are about 12,000 identified cats in London The estimated revenue from the proposed increases is between $40,000 and $50,000 per year About 60% of the increase is to cover costs associated with items directed towards animal welfare programs including education, awareness, implementation initiatives and partnership programs

Summary of Changes to Dog License Fee and Charges: Dog license fees have remained unchanged since 2003 Currently there are about 24,350 licensed dogs in London The estimated revenue from the proposed increases is between $1 10,000 and $130,00O~per year About 60% of the increase is also to cover costs associated with items directed towards animal welfare programs including education, awareness, implementation initiatives and partnership programs

Summary of Changes to Public Pound Fees and Charges: Impound fees and charges have remained unchanged since 1996 The fee for dogs and cats that are impounded for the first time has been lowered to reflect the responsible action initially taken by the owner to license or identify their pet. This action occurs after licensedlidentified animals have received at least one "free ride" home by LACC. The majority of fees and charges have gone up to reflect increased costs over the last ten years. The fees and charges are consistent with other municipalities in southwestern Ontario

Future changes that will be identified in 2006 will deal with other potential adjustments that are now being used in other jurisdictions including:

microchipped animal fee lifetime fee tiered structure fee associated with levels of animal behaviour training (Le., responsible pet ownership training)

2. Phase One Chanses to the Citv's Animal Control &Welfare Proaram On-going and completed research by a number of individuals and groups including citizens of London, local and provincial animal professionals, initial work by the Companion Animal Welfare Task Force and City staff has highlighted the importance of expanding the animal welfare component of the City's overall Animal Care 8 Control Program. In fact more and more evidence is becoming available that improvements in the animal welfare system in a community will improve the animal control programs, including reducing costs, in the longer term. To bring about the start of these changes in the city, a number of initiatives (e.g., education, awareness, implementation initiatives and partnership programs) referred to as "phase one changes" are being proposed as follows:

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Initiative #1 - Implementation Activities to Benefit Licensed Dogs - Focus - Off-leash Parks Initiative #2 - Community Licensing Partnership "Investing in Responsible Dog Ownership" Initiative #3 - Dog Ownership & Partnership Program Initiative #4 - Implementation Activities to Benefit Cats - Focus - SpaylNeuter Programs Initiative #5 - Cat Ownership & Partnership Program

3. Animal Control Enforcement Services in Citv Parks and Off-Leash Doa Parks At its meeting of June 13, 2005, Council resolved that:

"the General Manager of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer be requested to give consideration to the incorporation of enforcement services as it relates to off-leash dogs on City-owned property as part of the contract renewal process for animal care and control services". 6 .G

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Currently there is no on-going enforcement of City animal control by-laws in parks including the off- leash parks. More and more complaints are received each year about unlawful dog activities occurring in City parks, including cornplaints OF dogs running off leash (usually with the owner present), lack of poop and scoop activities, and confrontations between joggers/walkers/cyclists/bladers with off-leash dogs.

City staff support adding enforcement in parks and included $100,000 in the 2006 draft Budget.

4. ProDosed Budqet Allocations - Existina and New Activities - Phase One Chanqes The initiatives (e.g., animal welfare programs including education, awareness, implementation initiatives and partnership programs) are funded through different sources including license fees, community fundraising, and community and business in-kind contributions.

New revenue will amount to an estimated $230,000 from existing licenses/tag owners coupled with new licenses sold. Expenditures include a one time base program reduction of $50,000; $130,000 towards animal welfare initiatives and $50,000 towards increased animal control coordination.

Two items are proposed to be funded from the tax base. The previously noted enforcement services in parks ($1 00,000) and the enforcement requirements under the Provincial Government's new amendments to the Dog Owners' Liability Act and Pit Bull Control Regulation ($100,000).

CONTEXT:

This report addresses four main areas:

1. Licensing fees, identification fees and pound .. es are identified in three by-laws:

In Part 11 Domestic Cats of the Animal Control By-law PH-3, the fee to purchase a cat identification tag is identified in clause 11.4. The fee has remained unchanged since 2000. In Part 7 Fees of the Dog Licensing & Control By-law PH-4, the fee to purchase a dog license, by category, is identified in Schedule A of the by-law. The fee has remained unchanged since 2003. In Part 4 Compensation of the Public Pound By-law PH-5, the compensation allowed to the Poundkeeper for services rendered in carrying out the provisions of this by-law, is identified in Schedule A of the by-law. The fee has remained unchanged since 1996.

2. Research completed by a number of individuals and groups including citizens of London, local and provincial animal professionals, initial work by the Companion Animal Welfare Task Force and City staff illustrate the need to enhance the City's Animal Care & Control Program in a number of areas including:

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3. The addition of enforcement on City-owned properties such as parks. At its meeting of June 13, 20051 Council resolved that:

providing direct benefits for licensedhdentified animals informing owners about proper pet ownership (e.g., licensing requirements, animal care) informing potential owners about the value of, and commitment required of, owning an animal providing a second chance for animals that have been abandoned or become strays

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"the General Manager of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer be requested to give consideration to the incorporation of enforcement services as it relates to off-leash dogs on City-owned property as part of the contract renewal process for animal care and control services".

4. Summary of budget allocations associated with the proposed changes and new activities.

DISCUSSION:

1. Revisions to Cat Identification Tan Fees. Don Licensina Fees and Pound Fees

The proposed Phase One Changes to cat identification?+ fees, dog licensing fees and pound fees are presented in this section. These have been identified as Phase One Changes as a future ETC report will deal with other potential adjustments that are now being used in other municipalities including:

microchipped animal fee lifetime fee tiered structure fee associated with levels of animal behaviour training (Le., responsible pet ownership training)

How the additional revenue from the increased fees is proposed to be managed is contained in the next section. A dog license and cat identification fee survey was completed in September 2005 (Appendix D). The proposed adjustments to the cat identification tag fees and dog licensing fees will place London on the higher end of the current fees charged in other jurisdictions. However, other communities are contemplating fee adjustments to help offset increasing enforcement costs, educational requirements and to reduce the portion coming from general taxes. Additional information will be forthcoming from staff along with the recommendations from the Companion Animal Welfare Task Force on suggested changes to the fee structure for future years.

Summaw of Changes to Cat Identification Tag Fees and Charges (Awendix E - Table € 4 1 Cat identification tag fees have remained unchanged since 2000 The current and proposed fees are highlighted on the table in Appendix E. The changes from 2000 to 2006 are highlighted in bold The fee gap between a "complete cat" (unsterilized) and a "spayedlneutered cat" has increased for the purpose of encouraging cat owners to spaylneuter their cat or cats A couple of new fees (d, e, f and g) have been added so they are more in parallel with licensing a dog Currently there are about 12,000 identified cats in London The estimated revenue from these increases is between $40,000 and $50,000 per year Due to the program changes described in the next section, about 60% of the increase in revenue is to cover costs associated with items directed towards animal welfare programs including education, awareness, implementation initiatives and partnership programs

Summaw of Chanaes to Docr License Fee and Charges (Aaipendix E - Table E-2) Dog license fees have remained unchanged since 2003 The current and proposed fees are highlighted on the table in Appendix E. The changes from 2003 to 2006 are highlighted in bold The fee gap between a "complete dog" (unsterilized) and a "spayedlneutered dog" has increased for the purpose of encouraging dog owners to spaylneuter their dog or dogs There is no longer a higher fee for owning a second or third dog. It is the same fee as the first dog Currently there are about 24,350 licensed dogs in London The estimated revenue from these increases is between $1 10,000 and $1 30,000 per year Due to the program changes described in the next section, about 60% of the increase in revenue is to cover costs associated with items directed towards animal welfare programs including education, awareness, implementation initiatives and partnership programs

Summaw of Chancres to Public Pound Fees and Charges (ApDendix E - Table E-3) Impound fees and charges have remained unchanged since 1996 The current and proposed fees are highlighted on the table in Appendix E. The changes are highlighted in bold The fee for dogs and cats that are impounded for the first lime has been lowered to reflect the responsible action initially taken by the owner to license or identify their pet. This action occurs

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after licensedhdentifiad animals have received at least one “free ride” home by LACC. However, if impounding of the same animal occurs a second or subsequent time in the same year, the price rises as noted The majority of fees and charges have gone up to reflect increased costs over the last ten years. The fees and charges are consistent with other municipalities in southwestern Ontario (Appendix D) A new category has been added dealing with impounding restricted, prohibited or dogs ordered to be muzzled under the Dog Owners’Liability Act (DOLA) or the Dog Licensing & Control By-law or the Pit Bull Licensing By-law

2. Phase One Changes to the Citv’s Animal Control &Welfare Program

On-going and completed research by a number of indidddl;ials and groups including citizens of London, local and provincial animal professionals, initial work by the Companion Animal Welfare Task Force and City staff has highlighted the importance of expanding the animal welfare component of the City’s overall Animal Care & Control Program. In fact more and ‘more evidence is becoming available that improvements in the animal welfare system in a community will improve the animal control programs including reducing costs in the longer term.

To bring about the start of these changes in the city, a number of initiatives (e.g., education, awareness, implementation initiatives and partnership programs) referred to as “phase one changes” are being proposed to:

provide direct benefits for licensed/identified animals inform owners about wise pet ownership (e.g., licensing requirements, animal care) inform potential owners about the value of, and commitment required of, owning an animal provide a second chance for animals that have been abandoned or become strays

Financing of these initiatives will come from license fees, community fundraising and community, and business in-kind contributions. Further financing details are found in the next section.

Initiatives Geared to Responsible Dog Ownership and Community Programs

Initiative #?:

Description: Implementation Activities to Benefit Licensed Dogs - Focus - Off-leash Parks Currently the City of London has identified two off-leash dog parks. These parks are highly beneficial for dog socialization and exercise and can reduce aggressive behaviour. There are plans to establish more across the city; however a source of ongoing funding is required for park establishment and maintenance. Currently one community group, the London Dog Owners Association, is very active with the off-leash parks and is a current partner with the City of London.

Community Involvement:

Investment: Proposed $25,000

Initiative #2:

Description: Community Licensing Partnership “Investing in Responsible Dog Ownership” For mid-2006, it is proposed to implement a dog licensing blitz to significantly reduce the number of unlicensed dogs residing in the city. Blitzes require focused resources and people to be effective. it is anticipated that support from the community can be obtained in a program designed whereby a portion (say 20% - 25%) of the first year license can be invested back into a “dog implementation activity.” This creates an incentive for volunteers that benefits their community and benefits the dogs being licensed. It also aids in animal control. Yes - program to be determined following City’s policies, procedures and practices

$15,000 to $17,000 (estimate based on approximately 2,300 new licenses sold in 2006 due to the blitz efforts). This investment would become program revenue in 2007 or be used to lower the cost of activities in Initiative #I.

Community

Proposed Investment:

Involvement: working with community groups.

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Initiative #3: Description:

Dog Ownership & Partnership Program For many, responsible dog ownership begins with education including determining whether you should become a dog owner or not. Reducing the number of irresponsible dog owners is very important in an animal control program. Increasing the number of responsible dog owners benefits the entire community. This initiative will be used to increase the amount of information and access to information regarding dog ownership. It will also establish the opportunity of working in partnership with community groups, individuals and professionals to bring this knowledge to more dog owners.

Yes - program to be determined following City's policies, procedures and practices working with community groups, indiiiduals and professionals.


Investment:

'$ Proposed $25,000

Initiatives Geared to Responsible Cat Ownership and Community Programs


Implementation Activities to Benefit Cats - Focus - Spay/Neuter Programs The number of cats that are not spayed or neutered is considered a primary reason for the cat overpopulation that exists not only in London but the majority of cities in North America. One program that is gaining popularity is offering reduced rates on spayheuter coupled with a promotion and awareness program. This initiative would not only be wise from an animal welfare initiative but also from an animal control perspective (e.g., reducing future cost). Variations on the spayheuter program used in other communities would be examined before final implementation. Yes - program to be determined following City's policies, procedures and practices working with community groups, individuals and professionals.




Cat Ownership & Partnership Program

Similar to responsible dog ownership, responsible cat ownership begins with determining whether you should become a cat owner or not. Increasing the number of responsible cat owners also benefits the entire community. This initiative will be used to increase the amount of information and access to information regarding cat ownership. It will also establish the opportunity of working in partnership with community groups, individuals and professionals to bring this knowledge to more existing and potential cat owners. Yes - program to be determined following City's policies, procedures and practices working with community groups, individuals and professionals.



3. Animal Control Enforcement Services in Citv Parks and Off-Leash Doa Parks

The details below provide the documentation required to support Business Case Report #27 - Enforcement and Awareness of Animal Control By-laws in London Parks (Operating Page 5) as part of the 2006 Budget Deliberations.

Financial Implication 2006 $100,000 2007 $100,000 Full Year Cost

Capita, Budget impact None

Background At its meeting of June 13, 2005, Council resolved that:

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"the General Manager of Environmental and Engineering Services and City Engineer be requested to give consideration to the incorporation of enforcement services as it relates to off-leash dogs on City-owned property as part of the contract renewal process for animal care and control services".

Currently there is no on-going enforcement of City animal control by-laws in parks including the off- leash parks. A bite will be investigated in a park environment after it is has occurred. More and more complaints are received each year about unlawful dog activities occurring in City parks. The most common complaints are dogs running off leash (usually with the owner present), lack of poop and scoop activities, and confrontations between joggers/walkers/cyclists/bladers with off-leash dogs.

How will funding this service add value? Tougher dog control laws at the Provincial level (DOE&) and changes at the local level through City by-laws are put in place to protect the safety of the public from irresponsible dog owneffi and aggressive dogs. Parks are an area that are routinely,being abused by dog owners due to the lack of an enforcement presence. There is a current weakness in the City's enforcement program as parkland is not patrolled for violators. Cracking down on irresponsible owners and aggressive dogs is a very positive step for safety in the community.

Staff Recommendation Staff recommend implementing this service.

Monitoring Results and Future Reporting Annual reporting to ETC as part of the City of London Animal Care & Control Performance Statistics

4. Prormsed Budget Allocations - Existing and New Activities - Phase One Changes

The financial details provided below are part of the Business Case Report #9 - Increased Revenue & Animal Welfare Initiatives (Operating Page 67) as part of the 2006 Budget Deliberations.

Financial Implication 2006 ($50,000)

Capital Budget impact None

The initiatives described in the previous section are funded through different sources including license fees, community fundraising, and community and business in-kind contributions. Identified on Table 1 are the revenues and tax supported contributions for the Phase One Changes followed by the program expenditures including the $50,000 budget reduction.

Table 1: Revenue and Expendfiures for Phase One Changes

2007 ($100,000) Full Year Savings

ItemlDescription Amount of Amount of Percent Revenue Expenditure

Revenue Existing Licensehag fee increases $165,000 New Dog License Blitz Program (mid-2006)* $65,000

Total $230,000

Proaram Reductions and Expenditures

Base Program Budget now funded by increased feedcharges $50,000 22%

Animal Welfare Initiatives: Coordination activities $15,000 6% Dog implementation activities, awareness 8. partnership program $65,000 28% Cat implementation activities, awareness ?a partnership program $50,000 22%

Coordination activities $50,000 22% Animal Control Initiatives:

Total $230,000 * includes the Community Licensing Partnership initiative called "Investing in Responsible Dog Ownership"

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Conclusions

The Phase One Changes proposed in this report are an important step to increasing activities with respect to animal welfare in the city. The proposed changes are consistent with approaches taken in many more progressive communities in Canada and the United States. The changes will help to reduce the number of irresponsible pet owners which is very important in an animal control program. Increasing the number of responsible pet owners benefits the entire community. Working in partnership with community groups, individuals and professionals is essential to the success of these proposed changes.

About $230,000, as noted above, will come from increased and new licensekag revenue. Contained in the 2006 draft Budget is a budget item dealing specifically with the Provincial Government amendments to DOLA and the Pit Bull Control Regulation. An amouptpf $100,000 has been submitted in the budget under Regulated Programs (Page B9). This item coupledwith the parks enforcement of $100,000 represents $200,000 from the tax base. This split in program funding using new licensehag revenue and new municipal tax contributions, about 55%/45% respectively, is reflective of the financing split in the current City Animal Care & Control program.

Acknowledgements:

This report was prepared with the assistance of Lynn Marshall (Legal Services).

J ST NFORD,M.A.,M.P.A. MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL

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Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D-I September 2005 -Dog License & Cat Identification - Comparison of Fees with

Appendix D-2 October 2005 - Impound and Daily Fees and Charges for Impounded Stray Dogs and Cats - Comparison of Fees and Charges with Selected Cities in Southwestern Ontario

Appendix E Previous, Current and Proposed Fees and Charges - Cats, Dogs and Public Pound

A By-law to Amend Animal Control By-law PH-3

A By-law to amend Dog Licensing and Control By-law PH-4

A By-law to amend Public Pound By-law PH-5

Selected Cities in Ontario

c Pete Steblin, P.Eng., General Manager & City Engineer, Environmental & Engineering James P. Barber, City Solicitor Lynn Marshall, Solicitor I

Bill No.

By-law No.

A By-law to amend By-law PH-3, as amended, entitled "A by-law to provide for the regulation, restriction and prohibition of the keeping of animals in the City of London".

WHEREAS subsection 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipal power shall be exercised by by-law;

AND WHEREAS sections 8 and 9 of the Municipal Ad2001 provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act, which shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on municipalities to enable them to govern their affairs as they consider appropriate, and to enhance their ability to respond to municipal issues;

AND WHEREAS subsection 11.(1)9. provides that a municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters with the "Animals" sphere of jurisdiction;

AND WHEREAS Part XI1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it, and provides that fees or charges imposed constitute a debt of the person to the municipality:

NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of The Corporation of the City of London enacts as follows:

1. By-law PH-3 is amended by deleting Section 11.4 and replacing it with the following new Section 11.4:

11.4 - Identification Fee - Tag issuer (a) The Identification fees for domestic cats are as set out in Schedule "A" to this by-law. Applications for reduced Cat Identification Tag Fees must be accompanied by proof of sterilization.

(b) identification tag issuer on behalf of the City.

The Council appoints and authorizes the Poundkeeper as the

2. By-law PH-3 is amended by inserting the attached Schedule "A" to By-law PH-3.

2. This by-law shall come into force and effect on January 1, 2006.

PASSED in Open Council ,2005

Anne Marie DeCicco Mayor

Kevin Bain City Clerk

First reading - Second reading - Third reading -

SCHEDULE "A"

Fees and Charges

Current Fees

First Amlication:

(a) New cats obtained January 1"through June 30th i ii

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Complete cat in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership

ap lications received afler June 30" for cats obtained January 1" through June 30 IS subject to an additional fee of New cats obtained July I*' through December 31st

$35.00 $20.00

$2.00

Spayedlneutered cat in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership

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Complete cat in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership Spayedlneutered cat in a dwelling unit regardlegs of ownership

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(c) Renewal applications January 1 to February 28 I

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Complete cat in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership Spayedlneutered cat in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership

Renewal applications March 1"to May 31": - add $2.00 penalty to license fees specified in (c) Renewal applications June I" to December 31": - add $4.00 penalty to license fees specified in (c)

Late Renewal:

(d)

(e)

Miscellaneous:

f f l ReDlacement taa - ig) Transfer (h) Not Sufficient Fund Cheque

$20.00 $12.00

$35.00 $20.00

$1.50 $1.50

$9.56 plus bank

charges

NOTE: 1. The fees and charges imposed by this by-law are due and payable:

(a) at the time of the transaction for which the fee or charge is imposed; or (b) if subsection l(a) is not applicable, upon the due date specified in any invoice issued

by The Corporation of the City of London or its contractor to any person or party in connection with a fee or charge imposed by this by-law.

2. The fees, charges and penalties imposed by this by-law can be paid: (a) at City Hall by debit, cash, or cheque; (b) at the Licence Agent by cash, cheque, debit, or credit card.

Bill No.

By-law No.

A By-law to amend By-law PH-4, as amended, entitled "A by-law to provide for the regulation, restriction and prohibition of the keeping and the running at large of dogs in the City of London".

WHEREAS subsection 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, provides that a municipal power shall be exercised by by-law;

AND WHEREAS sections 8 and 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act, which shall be interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on municipalities to enable them to govern their affairs as they consider appropriate, and to enhance their ability to respond to municipal issues;

AND WHEREAS subsection 11 .(1)9. provides that a municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters with the "Animals" sphere of jurisdiction;

AND WHEREAS Part XI1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it, and provides that fees or charges imposed constitute a debt of the person to the municipality;


1. By-law PH-4 is amended by deleting Schedule " A and replacing it with the attached Schedule "A".


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mm SCHEDULE "A"

Fees and Charges

1. KENNEL LICENSE FEE

2. DOG LICENSE FEES

First Amlication:

Current Fees

$150.00

(a) New dogs obtained January 1" through June 30th i ii

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(b) i ii

Complete dog in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership Spayedlneutered dog in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership applications received afler June 30" for dogs obtained January I* through June 30" is subject to an additional fee of: New dogs obtained July 1"through December'ast

Spayedlneutered dog in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership

$50.00 $31 .OO

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Complete dog in a dwelling unit regardless of odnership $29.00 $18.00

Renewal:

(c) Renewal applications January 1 to February 28 i ii

Complete dog in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership Spayedlneutered dog in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership

Late Renewal:

(d) Renewal applications March Ist to May 31": - add $7.50 penalty to license fees specified in (c)

(e) Renewal applications June I* to December 31": - add $12.50 penalty to license fees specified in (c)

Guide Doas (f) Guide dogs January 1" to December 31st i Seeing eye dog ii Hearing ear dog

Miscellaneous:

(9) Replacement tag (h) Transfer (i) Not Sufficient Fund Cheque

$50.00 $31 .OO

No Charge No Charge

$3.50 $3.50

$9.56 plus bank

charges


(a) at the time of the transaction for which the fee or charge is imposed; or (b) if subsection l(a) is not applicable, upon the due date specified in any invoice issued


2. The fees, charges and penalties imposed by this by-law can be paid: (a) at City Hall by debit, cash, or cheque; (b) at the Licence Agent by cash, cheque, debit, or credit card.

Bill No.

By-law No.

A By-law to amend By-law PH-5, as amended, entitled "A by-law to provide for the appointment of a poundkeeper and to regulate the public pound".

WHEREAS subsection 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipal power shall be exercised by by-law;

AND WHEREAS sections 8 and 9 of the MunicipaiA~2001 provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act, which shall be intmreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on municipalities to enable them to govern their affairs as they consider appropriate, and to enhance their ability to respond to municipal issues;

AND WHEREAS subsection 11 .(1)9. provides that a municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters with the "Animals" sphere of jurisdiction;

AND WHEREAS Part XI1 of the Municipal Act, 2007 authorizes a municipality to impose fees or charges for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of it, and provides that fees or charges imposed constitute a debt of the person to the municipality;

AND WHEREAS the Pounds Act. R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 17, as amended, provides that the provision of food, water and shelter, may be recovered from the owner of the animal;


1. By-law PH-5 is amended by deleting Schedule "A" and replacing it with the attached Schedule "A".






SCHEDULE “A”

Fees and Charges

[a) Doas A-I. Impounding licensed dog, wearing a tag, each A-2. Impounding dog, unlicensed or not wearing tag, each A-3. Impounding any dog second and subsequent time in a calendar year, each A-4. Feeding impounded dog per day, each A-5. Impounding restricted, prohibited or dog ordered to be muzzled under DOLA or the

Dog Licensing 8 Control By-law or the Pit Bull Licensing By-law, each A-6. Feeding restricted, prohibited or dog ordered to be muzzled under DOLA or the

Dog Licensing 8 Control By-law or the Pit Bull Licensing By-law, per day, each jB) Cats B-I. Impounding identified cat, each 8-2. Impounding unidentified cat, each 8-3. Feeding impounded cat per day, each jc) Other Animals C-I. Impounding bulls and stallions, one year old and over, each C-2. Impounding rams, horses, horned or other cattle, each (2-3. Feeding animals listed in B-1 and 8-2 per day, each C-4. Impounding sheep, goats and swine, each C-5. Feeding animals listed in 8-4, per day, each C-6. Plus actual costs associated with C-I to C-5* Id) Fowl D-I. Impounding geese or ducks, each D-2. Feeding geese or ducks per day, each D-3. Plus actual costs associated with D-I to D-2‘ le) Other Fees E-I. Posting notice of sale E-2. Attending for summons and serving same on appraisers of damages E-3. For each sale of distress E-4. For advertising E-5. Plus actual costs associated with E-I to E-4* E-6. Not Sufficient Fund Cheque

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$10.00 $35.00 $50.00 $9.00 $50.00

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$5.00 $14.00 $6.00

$25.00 $25.00 $7.50

$10.00 $4.50

$3.00 $1.50

$12.00 $25.00 $10.00 $12.00

$9.56 plus bank

charges * actual costs will be passed to the owner of the animal or animals that are impounded. For

example, the rental cost of a portable stall, trailer or space and supply of straw bedding as appropriate for housing species.


(a) at the time of the transaction for which the fee or charge is imposed: or (b) if subsection l(a) is not applicable, upon the due date specified in any invoice issued


2. The fees, charges and penalties imposed by this by-law can be paid at the Licence Agent by cash, cheque, debit, or credit card.

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APPENDIX D - 2

October 2005 - Current Impound and Daily Fees and Charges for Impounded Stray Dogs and Cats - Comparison of Fees and Charges with

Selected Cities in Southwestern Ontario

I I London I Kitchener I Waterloo I GuelDh I Brantford I

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i I Complete cat in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership

APPENDIX E PREVIOUS, CURRENT AND PROPOSED FEES AND CHARGES

NOTE Fees or charges that have changed are highlighted in bold.

Table E-I: Previous, Current and Proposed Fees and Charges for Cats

$10.00 1 $12.00 I $20.00

Renewal:

(c) Renewal applications January 1 to February 28 i I Complete cat in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership I $20.00 I $22.00 I $35.00 ii I Spayedlneutered cat in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership I $15.00 I $17.00 I $20.00

Table E-2: Previous, Current and Proposed Fees and Charges for Dogs - Previous

Fadcharge (2000-2002)

1. KENNEL LICENSE FEE $135.00 2. DOG LICENSE FEES:

(c) Renewal applications January 1 to February 28 i I 1" complete dog in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership I $33.00 I $35.00 I $50.00

(Table E-2 contlnued on next page)

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$22,00 $25.00 $31.00

$44.00 $50.00 $50.00

$28.00 $30.00 $31.00

1' spayedlneutered dog in a dwelling unit regardless, of ownership 2m 8 3m complete dogls in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership 2na & 3m spayedlneutered dogls in a dwelling unit regardless of ownership

Late Renewal: Id) 1 Renewal aoDlica!ions March 1" to Mav 31":

Current Feelcharge as of 1996

I . ' I - 2003 - add $5.00 Denaltv to license fees SDeClfied In (c) I

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. . . I - 2006 - add $7.50 penal& to llcense fees specifled in (c) (e) I Renewal aDDlications June I'to December 31': ;:'

la) Doas A-I. A-2. A-3. A 4 A-5.

Impounding licensed dog, wearing a tag, each

Feeding impounded dog per day, each

Impounding dog, unlicensed or not wearing tag, each Impounding any dog second and subsequent time in a calendar year, each

ImDoundino restricted. Drohibited or dog ordered to be muzzled under DOLA

$15.00 $10.00 $20.00 $35.00 $30.00 $50.00 $6.00 $9.00

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16) Cats B-1. I Impounding identified cat, each 8-2. I Impounding unidentified cat, each 8-3. I Feeding impounded cat per day, each

I or ihe Dog-Licensing &'Control By-law or the Pit Bull Licensing By-law, each I A-6. I Feeding restricted, prohibited or doa ordered to be muzzled under DOLA or I tda' I $9.00

$8.00 $5.00 $8.00 $14.00 $4.00 $6.00

I 1 the Dog Licensing& Control By-lawor the Pit Bull Licensing By-law, per day, I I I

- C-1. I Impounding bulls and stallions, one year old and over, each C-2. I Impounding rams, horses, horned or other cattle, each C-3. I Feeding animals listed in B-1 and 8-2 per day, each

$25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $5.00 $7.50

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Na -this category - impounding and feeding - was not available until now. actual costs will be passed to the owner of the animal or animals that are impounded. For example, the rental cost of a portable stall, trailer or space and supply of straw bedding as appropriate for housing species.

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