Resident proposes ordinance to fine dog walkers who lack waste bags, suggests fees fund K-9 unit
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Summary
Phyllis Coy used the public-comment period to propose a city ordinance imposing fines on dog walkers who don't carry bags to pick up dog waste and suggested the revenues be directed to K-9 officer expenses.
During public comment, resident Phyllis Coy proposed a draft ordinance and asked the council to consider a rule that would fine dog walkers who do not carry a bag for picking up dog feces.
Coy outlined proposed fines in specific dollar amounts: a $25 fine for a first violation, $50 for a second violation and $150 or more for subsequent violations. She suggested the collected funds be kept in a separate interest-bearing account to pay expenses for the city's K-9 officers, including purchasing or replacing a canine officer. Coy said she had provided copies of the proposal to council members.
Council did not act on the proposal; the suggestion was entered into the public record during the public-comment period.
Ending: The proposal remains a citizen-submitted idea; any formal consideration would require a staff report or a council agenda item in a future meeting.
