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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Brit Fontenot, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution 4145, establishing kennel license application fees ($50.00) for the
City of Bozeman Animal Control Enforcement Program separate and distinct
from animal licensing fees.
MEETING DATE: February 9, 2009
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RECOMMENDATION: Consider a motion approving Resolution 4145 establishing kennel
license application fees ($50.00) for the City of Bozeman Animal Control Enforcement Program
separate and distinct from animal licensing fees.
BACKGROUND: Staff suggests two changes to Resolution 3233 and reconstituting as
Resolution 4145.
1) CLARIFICATION OF THE SEPERATENESS OF KENNEL LISCINCING FEES
AND ANIMAL REGISTRATION FEES.
Currently, when a citizen applies for a kennel license in the City of Bozeman (City) and
remits payment for same, the $50.00 kennel license fee includes registration fees for the number of
animals listed on the kennel license application. While not clearly stated in Resolution 3233 that
the kennel license fee includes animal licensure, this has been the practice for at least the past 15
years. The $50.00 application fee associated with kennel licenses assists in defraying several costs
incurred by the City. Kennel licensing fees are significantly diluted by including animal licensing
fees in the $50.00 charge. For example, staff time is utilized when conducting applicant site
inspections, applicant and neighbor interviews, follow-up and complaint visits, document
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preparation, processing and tracking of applications, and on occasion, testimony before the
Bozeman City Commission as well as related equipment and vehicle costs.
For kennel license applicants who simultaneously register three or more animals, the City
potentially forfeits as much as $25.00 per non-altered dog, $10.00 if altered and $10.00 for
unaltered cats, $5.00 if altered. The current fee resolution, Resolution 3233, does not clearly state
that the kennel license application fee of $50.00 is separate and distinct from animal license fees.
The purpose of Resolution 4145 is to make that distinction clear. The fee revision proposed in
Resolution 4145 attempts to separate the costs of kennel licensees and pet license fees.
Resolution 3233 currently reads:
Resolution 3233, Section 4
Licenses for keeping or maintaining a kennel within the corporate limits of the City of Bozeman
shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The annual fee for each license shall be
$50.00. The fee for initial first time licenses shall be prorated for the first year from the date such
license issued.
The proposed language in Resolution 4145 reads:
Proposed Resolution 4145, Section 4
Licenses for keeping or maintaining a kennel within the corporate limits of the City of Bozeman
shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The application and renewal fee for each
kennel license shall be $50.00. The kennel license fee is separate and distinct from animal
licensing fees required pursuant to Bozeman Municipal Code 6.04.020. [Emphasis added]
The language in Resolution 3233, Section 4 concerning prorated fees was removed
completely. Pro rated kennel licensing fees are addressed in recently passed Ordinance 1754,
Kennel Licensing Requirements, BMC 6.04.050, Section C, which reads:
The kennel license fee shall be in an amount as set by Resolution of the City Commission, and the
license shall expire on the thirty-first (31) day of December of each year, unless sooner revoked.
License fees shall be reduced by 50% if application is made, and subsequently approved, between
July 1 and December 31. The kennel license application fee is non-refundable.
2) DEPOSITS
Staff recommends the deletion of Section 6 in Resolution 3233 if adopted as Resolution
4145. The City has not requested or collected deposits for redemption of animals impounded at
the animal shelter in at least 15 years. The City does not intend to commence this practice.
Resolution 3233, Section 6 reads:
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A deposit shall be required to redeem an animal impounded at the animal shelter when such animal
has not been spayed or neutered The deposit shall be refunded if the owner sterilizes the animal within
30 days of redemption The amount of each deposit shall be $50.00.
The two changes recommended by staff in Resolution 4145, 1) formally and clearly disentangle
kennel licensing fees and animal licensing fees and 2) deleting section 6, the “deposit” provision, clarify
and streamline fees related to kennel and animal licensure in the City of Bozeman.
FISCAL EFFECTS:
Undetermined
ALTERNATIVES:
As directed by the Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________ ________________________
Brit Fontenot, Assistant to the City Manager Chris Kukulski, City Manager
Attachments: (1) Resolution 4145 – FINAL (2) Resolution 4145 – MARKUP (3) Resolution 3233 - ORIGINAL
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4145
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
MONTANA ESTABLISHING LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES FOR THE CITY
OF BOZEMAN ANIMAL CONTROL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS the Bozeman City Commission did on the 26th day of January, 2009 adopt
Ordinance No. 1754 amending the Bozeman Municipal Code by revising Title 6, Chapter 04,
Section 050, Kennel Licensing Requirements; and
WHEREAS Ordinance No. 1754 provides for license and permit fees to be established
by resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman Montana:
Section 1
Licenses for owning keeping or harboring a dog within the corporate limits of the City of
Bozeman shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The annual fee for each license
shall be $10.00 for each altered dog and $25.00 for each unaltered dog First time licenses issued
after July 1 shall be prorated on a semiannual basis. A late fee in the amount of $5.00 shall be
assessed for all renewal licenses issued after February 15 of the license year.
Section 2
Licenses for owning keeping or harboring a cat within the corporate limits of the City of
Bozeman shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The annual fee for each license
shall be $5.00 for each altered cat and $10.00 for each unaltered cat First time licenses issued
after July 1 shall be prorated on a semi-annual basis. A late fee in the amount of $5.00 shall be
assessed for all renewal licenses issued after February 15 of the license year.
Section 3
The fee for replacement of damaged stolen or lost license tags shall be $2.00.
Section 4
Licenses for keeping or maintaining a kennel within the corporate limits of the City of Bozeman
shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The application and renewal fee for each
kennel license shall be $50.00. The kennel license fee is separate and distinct from animal
licensing fees required pursuant to Bozeman Municipal Code 6.04.020.
Section 5
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Permits for owning keeping or maintaining an exotic or wild animal within the corporate limits
of the City of Bozeman shall be issued for a permit year beginning January 1. The annual fee for
each permit shall be $25.00. First time licenses issued after July 1 shall be prorated on a semi-
annual basis If the permit fee is not paid on or before February 15th of the current calendar year
a fifty dollar late registration fee shall be imposed. If application for a renewal permit is
submitted after February 15th the application will be considered a new application and subject to
all the requirements for a new application.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman Montana at a
regular session thereof held on the ____ day of ____________, 2009.
_________________________
KAAREN JACOBSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________
STACY ULMEN
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Robert Planalp
Interim City Attorney
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 32334145
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
MONTANA ESTABLISHING LICENSE FEES AND PERMIT FEES AND
DEPOSIT AMOUNTS FOR THE CITY OF BOZEMAN ANIMAL CONTROL
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS the Bozeman City Commission did on the 3rd 26th day of November
1997January, 2009 adopt Ordinance No. 1754 amending the Bozeman Municipal Code by
revising Title 6, Chapter 04, Section 050, Kennel Licensing Requirements; and
Ordinance No. 1446 amending the Bozeman Municipal Code by revising Title 6
“Animals”;
and
WHEREAS Ordinance No. 1446 1754 provides for license and permit fees to be
established by resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman Montana:
Section 1
Licenses for owning keeping or harboring a dog within the corporate limits of the City of
Bozeman shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The annual fee for each license
shall be $10.00 for each altered dog and $25.00 for each unaltered dog First time licenses issued
after July 1 shall be prorated on a semiannual basis. A late fee in the amount of $5.00 shall be
assessed for all renewal licenses issued after February 15 of the license year.
Section 2
Licenses for owning keeping or harboring a cat within the corporate limits of the City of
Bozeman shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The annual fee for each license
shall be $5.00 for each altered cat and $10.00 for each unaltered cat First time licenses issued
after July 1 shall be prorated on a semi-annual basis. A late fee in the amount of $5.00 shall be
assessed for all renewal licenses issued after February 15 of the license year.
Section 3
The fee for replacement of damaged stolen or lost license tags shall be $2.00.
Section 4
Licenses for keeping or maintaining a kennel within the corporate limits of the City of Bozeman
shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The application and renewal fee for each
kennel license shall be $50.00. The kennel license fee is separate and distinct from animal
licensing fees required pursuant to Bozeman Municipal Code 6.04.020.
Formatted: Indent: First line: 0.5"
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The initial application and renewal fee for each license shall be $50.00. The annual fee for each
license shall be $50.00 The fee for initial first time licenses shall be prorated for the first year
from the date such license issued. The Kennel license fee is a separate fee from individual dog
and cat licenses required pursuant to Section 1 and Section 2 of this chapter.
Section 5
Permits for owning keeping or maintaining an exotic or wild animal within the corporate limits
of the City of Bozeman shall be issued for a permit year beginning January 1. The annual fee for
each permit shall be $25.00. First time licenses issued after July 1 shall be prorated on a semi-
annual basis If the permit fee is not paid on or before February 15th of the current calendar year
a fifty dollar late registration fee shall be imposed. If application for a renewal permit is
submitted after February 15th the application will be considered a new application and subject to
all the requirements for a new application.
Section 6
A deposit shall be required to redeem an animal impounded at the animal shelter when such
animal has not been spayed or neutered The deposit shall be refunded if the owner sterilizes the
animal within 30 days of redemption The amount of each deposit shall be $50.00.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman Montana at a
regular session thereof held on the 4th ____ day of May ____________, 19982009.
_________________________
ALFRED M. STIFFKAAREN
JACOBSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________
ROBIN L SULLIVANSTACY ULMEN
City Clerk of the Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Comment [r1]: If there is an application in July
or November, it still takes at least $50 in staff time
to complete the process, hence this change. $50
annual renewal fee is appropriate.
Comment [r2]: And… needs to be understood
that these are different.
Comment [r3]: Connie, please look at this and
pipe in. I’m not sure how effective this has/will
been.
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______________________
Paul J. LuweJ. Robert Planalp
Interim City Attorney
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COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3233
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN
MONTANA ESTABLISHING LICENSE FEES, PERMIT FEES AND DEPOSIT
AMOUNTS FOR THE CITY OF BOZEMAN ANIMAL CONTROL
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS the City Commission did, on the 3rd day of November, 1997 adopt
Ordinance No. 1446 amending the Bozeman Municipal Code by revising Title 6 “Animals”;
and
WHEREAS Ordinance No. 1446 provides for license and permit fees to be established
by resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Bozeman Montana:
Section 1
Licenses for owning keeping or harboring a dog within the corporate limits of the City of
Bozeman shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The annual fee for each license
shall be $10.00 for each altered dog and $25.00 for each unaltered dog First time licenses issued
after July 1 shall be prorated on a semiannual basis. A late fee in the amount of $5.00 shall be
assessed for all renewal licenses issued after February 15 of the license year.
Section 2
Licenses for owning keeping or harboring a cat within the corporate limits of the City of
Bozeman shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The annual fee for each license
shall be $5.00 for each altered cat and $10.00 for each unaltered cat First time licenses issued
after July 1 shall be prorated on a semi-annual basis. A late fee in the amount of $5.00 shall be
assessed for all renewal licenses issued after February 15 of the license year.
Section 3
The fee for replacement of damaged stolen or lost license tags shall be $2.00.
Section 4
Licenses for keeping or maintaining a kennel within the corporate limits of the City of Bozeman
shall be issued for a license year beginning January 1. The annual fee for each license shall be
$50.00 The fee for initial first time licenses shall be prorated for the first year from the date such
license issued.
Section 5
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Permits for owning keeping or maintaining an exotic or wild animal within the corporate limits
of the City of Bozeman shall be issued for a permit year beginning January 1. The annual fee for
each permit shall be $25.00. First time licenses issued after July 1 shall be prorated on a semi-
annual basis If the permit fee is not paid on or before February 15th of the current calendar year
a fifty dollar late registration fee shall be imposed. If application for a renewal permit is
submitted after February 15th the application will be considered a new application and subject to
all the requirements for a new application.
Section 6
A deposit shall be required to redeem an animal impounded at the animal shelter when such
animal has not been spayed or neutered The deposit shall be refunded if the owner sterilizes the
animal within 30 days of redemption The amount of each deposit shall be $50.00.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman Montana at a
regular session thereof held on the 4th day of May, 1998.
___________/s/__________
ALFRED M. STIFF, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______/s/_________
ROBIN L SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________/s/_________
Paul J. Luwe
City Attorney
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