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LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CATS
1. That further to Motion 06-G-239, the Ontario SPCA be established as Pound keeper for the purpose of cats and that the Ontario SPCA be authorized to impound cats which are found to be running at large or otherwise trespassing on private property, and which are not returned to their owner.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the Ontario SPCA regarding sheltered and impounded cats for the period of 2007, 2008 and 2009 at a total value of $137,732 annually.
3. That the impound agreement establish that the Ontario SPCA is required to reimburse to the City on a monthly basis, 50% of all impound fees and 100% of the licence fees paid to the Ontario SPCA in relation to cats impounded on behalf of the City of Barrie. That the agreement further reflect that the Ontario SPCA is permitted to retain 50% of all impound fees, 100% of all maintenance fees and a surcharge to a maximum of $2.00 on any cat licence processed by the Ontario SPCA.
4. That the Ontario SPCA as Pound keeper be required to maintain an impounded cat for a minimum of three (3) days (exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays) during which time the owner may redeem the cat upon payment of any licence fee or other applicable fees.
5. That an impound fee for each cat seized and impounded by the City of Barrie be established at $50.00 for the first occurrence and $50.00 plus $10.00 for each subsequent occurrence.
6. That daily maintenance fees for each cat seized and impounded by the City of Barrie be established at $10.00.
7. That if the cat is not redeemed by the owner within three (3) days (exclusive of Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays), the cat shall become the property of the Ontario SPCA as Pound keeper who may sell the cat or dispose of it as deemed appropriate and that no damages or compensation shall be recovered by the owner.
8. That staff together with the Ontario SPCA and Furry Friends investigate opportunities to enhance or expand the current spay/neuter program and that staff bring forward recommendations regarding the spay/neuter program including any recommendations for increased funding.
9. That the City of Barrie together with the Ontario SPCA and Furry Friends Animal Shelter develop a community communications plan, educational material, etc. to identify the benefits of leashing cats and otherwise maintaining them in a safe and secure environment on the property of the owner. (CLK073-06) (File: C00)