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Councilmember says enforcement will resume unless unlicensed dogs are licensed; proposes $50 fee
Summary
Greg Harris told the Corinne council he has found many unlicensed dogs and proposed adding an intermediate $50 penalty to the fee schedule to encourage owners to license pets; he warned that ticketing will resume for noncompliance after residents have been notified.
Councilmember Greg Harris updated the council on a campaign to identify unlicensed dogs and proposed an intermediate fee to encourage owners to license pets rather than immediately pursuing court action. Harris said many residents have been contacted and proposed a $50 fine as a deterrent that stops short of immediate court referral.
"When I get through this list and I start again at the top of the list, I'm just writing tickets ... immediately right after Thanksgiving," Harris said, signaling a firm enforcement timeline if owners do not license their pets. Councilmembers noted residents have received letters and discussed whether the city should advertise the change in the upcoming newsletter and whether a grace or amnesty period should be offered for those who license promptly.
Council agreed to add a proposed unlicensed‑dog fee to the fee schedule for formal consideration; staff and enforcement were discussed as implementation details. Council members emphasized the need to balance effective enforcement with fairness and suggested public notification before tickets are issued.
