Animal Services budget adds modest fee increases; voucher spay/neuter program pauses at cap
Animal Services proposed a $174,000 increase to the general fund budget (to $6.6M) and modest dog/cat license fee hikes (one‑year $23→$24; three‑year $46→$48). Director Jennifer Renner credited voucher and K‑9 initiatives with helping nearly 1,000 pets receive free preventive care and said the spay/neuter voucher program is paused at the current funding cap while outstanding reimbursements are processed.
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Budget analyst Shira Hegde and Animal Services Director Jennifer Renner presented FY27 operating figures and user fee adjustments. Hegde said the FY27 general fund budget increases by $174,000 to $6,600,000, with FTE remaining flat at 58; the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and reserves were summarized in the packet. Hegde explained the proposed incremental license increases are intended to keep fees in line with market rates.
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