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Home My WebLink About05/17/2016 Council Presentation - Animal ControlANIMAL SERVICES IN MARANA TOWN COUNCIL STUDY SESSION Town of Marana May 17, 2016 OBJECTIVE Explore alternatives for animal control services to deliver efficient, effective and timely animal care while maintaining a high standard of customer service and financial oversight BACKGROUND Town code requires animal control  services Agreement with county since 1980s  Cost increase from approximately  $10,000 maximum in 2005 to an estimated $220,000 in 2017 Inclusion of ancillary costs in – pricing, such as county administrative charges Lack of stakeholder control of, or  input on PACC program (jurisdictions account for approximately 60% of revenue) ELEMENTS Enforcement  Licensing  Sheltering  Education & Outreach  ENFORCEMENT Provided by the Town  Calls for service dispatched by – Marana Police Department Animal Control Officer – Close support provided by Code – Enforcement & Marana Police Department Temporary, overnight shelter – services Improved response times  Neighborhood Mediation Program  Animal-related dispute resolution – LICENSING Town administered licensing  program Marketed by the Town – Residents able to register for, – and purchase licenses both online and in-person at Town buildings Town-administered fee – schedule Additional licensing through – sheltering facility SHELTERING Contracted service  Shelter – Veterinary, Spay/Neuter – Adoption – Additional licensing & microchip – ID Defined fee schedule – Contract solicitation  Request for Proposals (RFP) – Animal shelter or similar service – EDUCATION & OUTREACH Marketing campaign  Animal care and safety – Pet licensing, including – free/discounted license holidays Adoption events – Vaccination & Spay/Neuter – TOWN COST COMPONENTS Enforcement  Animal Control Officer (1) – Equipment – Animal handling & safety  Chip readers  Vehicle – Temporary Kenneling – Licensing  Software platform – Sheltering  Daily rates; required number of – days as set by state statute Emergency veterinary charges – NEXT STEPS Council Direction • Program Development • Request for Proposals • Solicitation Questions THANK YOU