HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-03-24 City Council (14)City Manager’s Report
TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: POLICE
AGENDA DATE: March 24, 1997 CMR:179:97
SUBJECT:Approval of Budget Amendment Ordinance Adopting New Fees for
Flea Control Products
REO_UEST
This report requests Council approval for the attached Budget Amendment Ordinance (BAO)
which amends the 1996-97 Municipal Fee Schedule to include new fees associated with
providing flea products to customers of the low-cost Spay and Neuter Clinic. ¯
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that Council approve the attached BAO which adds new fees to the current
Municipal Fee Schedule. The new fees are associated with the sale and service of providing
flea products to dog and cat owners.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
The imposition of these fees and the sale of these products do not represent any change to
existing policy.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since receiving City Council direction in 1988 to attempt to maintain 100 percent direct cost
recovery for the City’s Spay and Neuter Clinic, staff has continued to look at new sources of
revenue. Staff has recently identified such a promising new source.
Flea infestation has been an ongoing problem for cat and dog owners for a very long time.
After many years of research, manufacturers have developed a new approach to flea control and
have recently placed new products on the market that make flea control very easy. Three
products are currently available. Two of the products (Advantage and Frontline) are adulticides
that are applied to the cat’s or dog’s coat once a month to kill fleas. The third product
(Program) is a pill that is put in the animal’s food and works systemically in preventing flea
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eggs and larvae from developing. It is recommended that the latter product, together with one
of the adulticides, be used to get flea infestation under control and that the systemic product
then be provided on a monthly basis for prevention.
The manufacturers of these products are controlling their use by requiting sales only through
veterinarians. Dogs or cats must be observed by the veterinarian prior to sale of the product.
Since these products have been advertised, Animal Services staff have received numerous
requests. Pending Council approval, staff proposes providing these products when animals are
brought to the Shelter for surgery and/or vaccinations.
Because springtime and warm weather combine for prime environments for flea infestations,
staff intends to begin the sale of these products as soon as possible. Marketing of the new
products will be done to ensure all pet owners are informed about the availability of the new
products.
FISCAL IMPACT
Associated fees will range from $27 to $30, depending upon the product. Based upon projected
sales of 300 units for the fourth quarter of this fiscal year, staff estimates a net increase in
revenues of approximately $3,000 for 1996-97. Funds needed for the initial purchase of the
products ($4,000) are included in the Police Department’s budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This is not a project to .be considered under CEQA.
ATTACHMENTS
Budget Amendment Ordinance
PREPARED BY:Sandra Stadler, Animal Services Superintendent
Lynne Johnson, Assistant Police Chief
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DEPARTMENT HEAD REVIEW:
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
CHRIS-DURKIN,
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 TO
INCREASE ANIMAL SERVICES REVENUES AND TO AMEND THE
MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE NEW FLEA PRODUCT SALES
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of Article
III of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto, the Council~ on June
24, 1996 did adopt a budget for fiscal year 1995-96; and
WHEREAS, the animal shelter is proposing to add a new flea
program to enhance its services; and
WHEREAS, it will consist of providing~ flea products for sale
which will be issued under the supervision of the veterinarian; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department’s revenue will increase by
$7,000 and the department will absorb product costs of $4,000 within
its budget; and
WHEREAS, City Council .authorization is needed to amend the
1996-97 budget and the Municipal Fee Schedule as hereinafter set
forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION i. The 1996-97 Municipal Fee Schedule, adopted as part
of the 1996-97 budget, is hereby amended as shown on Exhibit ~A",
being page 65 of the Municipal Fee Schedule, relative to Police
Department Fees. Exhibit ~A" is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2. Police Department revenue ’is increased by $7,000.
SECTION 3. This transaction will increase the
Stabilization Reserve from $20,279,114 to $20,286,114.
Budget
SECTION 4. As specified in Section 2.28.080(a) of the Palo Alto
Municipal Codel a two-thirds vote of the City Council is required
to adopt this ordinance.
SECTION 5. The Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby finds
that the enactment of this ordinance is not a project under the
California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore, no
environmental impact assessment is necessary.
SECTION 6. As provided in Section 2.04.350 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code, this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
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ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:City.Manager
Senior Asst. City Attorney Deputy City
Administrative
Department
Manager,
Services
Chief of Police