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Council discusses registered cat colonies and possible ordinance tightening after resident complaints
Summary
Residents raised complaints about registered cat colonies using private yards and inconsistent follow-up by CCAT; councilors noted annual reporting requirements in the ordinance and asked staff to convene a workshop to clarify enforcement and inspection procedures.
Residents and council members spent a substantial portion of the May 12 meeting debating the borough’s approach to registered feral-cat colonies and the role of CCAT (Columbia Cat Action Team).
Mayor Lutz said neighbors have reported cats using private gardens and urged the borough to look at the health implications. Multiple council members and residents noted that the…
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