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Committee hears animal-control report; chair warns taxpayers shoulder part of $35,000 annual cost
Kankakee City Building and Code Safety Committee · April 16, 2026
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Summary
The committee reviewed March animal-control activity (2,165 calls; $2,165 billed for March) and discussed that a roughly $35,000 annual contract leaves taxpayers paying a portion of costs while owner fees do not fully reimburse the city.
The Kankakee City Building and Code Safety Committee on April 16 reviewed the director's animal-control report and discussed options to recoup costs from pet owners.
The chair presented March figures, saying the department recorded 2,165 related calls and a monthly bill of $2,165. The chair said the annual contract runs roughly $35,000 and…
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