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Police chief proposes higher impound fee for stray animals; council hears first reading
Summary
Chief Thurman presented a first reading to raise animal impoundment fees from $15 to $50 to offset storage and shelter costs; council had questions and will consider the ordinance at a future meeting.
Chief Thurman presented a first reading of an ordinance amending city code to increase animal impoundment fees from $15 to $50. He told the council the city averages eight to ten stray‑dog responses a year and that the Wheeling Animal Hospital charges roughly $19–$20 per day to board animals under the city’s contract; the proposed increase aims to offset the city’s storage costs.
Council members asked about volunteer fostering and other options; Chief Thurman said officers have in some cases adopted animals and that residents can contact the chief with further suggestions. Because this was a first reading, the council did not take a vote; staff said more details and the ordinance will return on a future agenda.
