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Taylor council adopts ordinance changing dog licensing and enforcement
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 02025-02 to amend Title 6 (Dogs), making dog tags valid for one year from purchase, removing fee amounts from the ordinance so fees can be set by resolution, emphasizing rabies vaccination, and giving police more authority to address repeat offenders.
At its Dec. 4 meeting, the Taylor Town Council adopted Ordinance 02025-02, amending Title 6 of the Taylor Town Code to update dog licensing and enforcement provisions. Town Manager Gus Lundberg summarized the changes: dog tags will be valid for one year from the date of purchase, the ordinance removes specific fee amounts so council can set fees by resolution, and the amendments emphasize ensuring rabies vaccination and give police greater authority to handle repeat offenders.
The second reading was conducted by Councilmember Jason Brubaker and Councilmember Lynn DeWitt moved to adopt the ordinance; the motion was seconded by Jason Brubaker and passed unanimously. The new language removes fee schedules from the ordinance, allowing the council to adjust fees through a separate resolution process going forward.
The ordinance change is intended to streamline licensing administration and strengthen public-safety tools related to dog control; council did not attach a specific effective date beyond adoption during the meeting.
