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Officials say animal‑licensing revenue falls far short of animal‑control costs
Summary
Officials reported $33,305 in animal-control expenses for 2025 versus $5,720.80 collected so far in 2026, creating a roughly $27,500 gap and prompting discussion of outreach and renewal reminders to raise compliance.
Commissioners were presented with a fiscal snapshot of the animal‑licensing program: animal‑control costs for 2025 totaled $33,305 while 2026 collections to date totaled $5,720.80, leaving an approximate shortfall of $27,500. The chair said the discrepancy means that animal‑control services will need subsidizing from other budget lines if licensing compliance does not improve.
Officials said the borough already sends renewal postcards to current license holders and posts information online; commissioners discussed augmenting communication to residents, mailing reminders and potentially including license information in seasonal mailings. Staff emphasized the need to clearly explain what licensing revenue funds—overtime for animal control, humane disposal, tag reminders and licensing administration—and to encourage residents to renew promptly to avoid higher fees later in the renewal cycle.
No new fee schedule, enforcement change, or formal budget adjustment was approved at the meeting; commissioners agreed to try stepped outreach (postcards, mailings and online reminders) and to monitor revenues before recommending further budgetary changes.
