CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to pet licensing; adjusting cat and dog license fees; and amending Section 9.26.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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WHEREAS, license fees for dogs and cats were last increased in 2010 and 2011, respectively; and
WHEREAS, a nominal increase in pet license fees will bolster the Seattle Animal Shelter’s ability to provide the high levels of quality care the animals entrusted them so deserve; and
WHEREAS, a nominal increase in pet license fees will not exceed the costs incurred by the City in providing services related to the Seattle Animal Shelter under the Seattle Municipal Code; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Effective January 1, 2016, Section 9.26.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 124039, is amended as follows:
9.26.020 Cat, dog or goat license fee - Renewal((.))
A. Unless a license with an automatic second year renewal is purchased as authorized in subsection B of this section, the fee for each annual cat, dog, or miniature goat license and for each annual period of renewal shall be:
1. Cats
Altered..$((20))22
Unaltered...$((30))33
2. Dogs
Altered..$((27))30
Unaltered..$((47))51
3. Miniature goats..$20
B. The fee for each cat, dog, or miniature goat license for an annual license purchased with a 12-month renewal shall be:
1. Cats
Altered…...$((27))30
Unaltered..$((45))49
2. Dogs
Altered…...$((37))40
Unaltered..$((69))76
3. Miniature goats…...$30
C. A provisional license may be issued for dogs or cats up to age 6 months to allow time for such animals to be spayed or neutered. A provisional license may also be issued for cats and dogs of any age that were not previously licensed within The City of Seattle if proof of spay or neuter status is not available at the time the license is requested. The fee for each provisional cat or dog license for a 6-month period shall be:
1. Cats…$((10))11
2. Dogs….$((15))16
Each cat or dog shall be limited to a single provisional license which shall be valid for 6 months.
D. Late fee for renewal of a cat, dog or miniature goat license more than 30 days after its expiration; .....$15
E. Dog, cat, or miniature goat owned by a member of the diplomatic or consular corps of a country having a treaty with the United States granting immunity from local law, upon submission of proof of such status .....No fee
F. Dog, cat, or miniature goat owned by a person possessing a valid "senior citizen's identification card" or "handicapped person's identification card" issued by The City of Seattle Human Services Department .....((Fifty ())50(())) percent of the license fee otherwise payable
G. Lost cat, dog or miniature goat license tag .....$5
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days after its approval by the Mayor, but if not approved and returned by the Mayor within ten days after presentation, it shall take effect as provided by Seattle Municipal Code Section 1.04.020.
Passed by the City Council the ____ day of ________________________, 2015, and
signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this
_____ day of ___________________, 2015.
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President __________of the City Council
Approved by me this ____ day of _____________________, 2015.
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Edward B. Murray, Mayor
Filed by me this ____ day of __________________________, 2015.
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Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
(Seal)