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Selma council tables ordinance setting high fees for unaltered dogs and cats, seeks spay/neuter funding
Summary
Council reviewed a resolution that would set new fees for unaltered dogs and cats (proposed $100 annual unaltered-animal license; $380 breeding permit; altered license $10/$5 for seniors) but reached consensus to table implementation for three months while pursuing grants and low-cost spay/neuter and rabies clinics.
The Selma City Council on Feb. 17 reviewed a proposed ordinance and implementing resolution (described in staff materials as Resolution 2026-18R) that would expand licensing requirements to cats and set new fee levels for unaltered animals.
City Attorney explained the mechanics in the context of Selma Municipal Code chapter 2 of title 6, saying the new language makes the unaltered-animal licensing requirement applicable to both dogs and cats. The resolution as presented listed a $100 annual license for an unaltered dog or cat (with…
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