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Residents press Scott County for stronger animal-control enforcement; treasurer seeks dog-tag revenue for shelter
Summary
Residents described prolonged animal neglect and delays in enforcement; Treasurer's Office asked that county dog-tag sales through local veterinarians be designated to support the animal shelter. The board asked staff to review ordinance language, move revenues to the animal-shelter fund and scheduled a staff presentation for a future meeting.
Several residents urged the Scott County Board of Supervisors to strengthen animal-control enforcement and to ensure better follow-up when complaints are filed.
Kevin Helms of the Treasurer's Office told the board the county will again distribute dog tags through local veterinary offices and asked that revenue from those sales be directed to the county animal shelter instead of the general fund. "A 1-year tag is $5, a 3-year…
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