Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Article I.A. of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution effective October 1, 2021 to adjust fees relating to oversight and services provided by the Health Department's Animal Services Division pursuant to the attached Fee Schedule; and
b. Approve and authorize execution by Director of Health to implement reduced or waived fees program related to adoption and owner reclamation as warranted by the Animal Services Division.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Article I.A. of the Monterey County Master Fee Resolution effective October 1, 2021 to adjust fees relating to oversight and services provided by the Health Department's Animal Services Division pursuant to the attached Fee Schedule; and
b. Approve and authorize execution by Director of Health to implement reduced or waived fees program related to adoption and owner reclamation as warranted by the Animal Services Division.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Health Department's Animal Services Division (HDASD) is requesting approval of new fee adjustments to the County Master Fee schedule, Article I.A., to more closely reflect, while still not exceeding, the actual and reasonable costs of services and benefits provided to the public by the HDASD. The HDASD fee schedule was last updated in in 2015 related to the Adoption of the County's Rooster Keeping Ordinance. A user fee study has not been conducted in recent years.
In April of 2021, the County contracted with MGT Consulting Group to perform an Animal Services user study using Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Adopted Budget figures, staffing and operational information. The study was performed under the general direction of the Animal Services Division staff. The primary goals of the study were to:
? Develop a catalog of the fees, including any new fees
? Streamline fees according to industry best practices
? Define what it costs the County to provide various fee-relat...
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