Agenda Item Title:
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Council Member Nicholl requesting adoption of Ordinance 19-15 providing for vaccination upon intake at the Sandy Animal Shelter.
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Presenter:
Council Member Nicholl
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Description/Background:
The purpose of this effort is to protect the health of cats and dogs in the shelter and to protect the health, safety and welfare of cats and dogs in Sandy City. Vaccination upon intake is standard operating procedure at most area shelters and is also supported by the Sandy Animal Services Director.
A recent outbreak of feline panleukopenia at the Sandy Animal Shelter resulted in the unfortunate euthanization of all cats and three rabbits. Vaccinating cats and dogs upon intake to the Sandy Animal Shelter will reduce the threat of this happening in the future and minimize impact if an outbreak were to happen again.
On May 28, 2019 the Council Member Nicholl introduced a proposal to vaccinate animals upon intake to the Sandy Animal Shelter. The Council voted to pursue the code amendment. An ordinance and code amendments are attached to this item. The ordinance has an extended effective date of 120 to allow time for Animal Services to order the vaccination supplies.
Fiscal Impact:
Total annual costs for vaccinations is estimated by Animal Services at less than $429.16. The Animal Services Director has confirmed that this can be absorbed into the existing division budget.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Motion to adopt Ordinance 19-15 amending Title 3, Chapter 1, Section 21 and 22 of the Revised Ordinances of Sandy City and also providing a saving clause and an effective date.