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Sheriff's animal-control update: Roosevelt shelter full; council to review contract options with Tabiona
Summary
County animal-control presented options after Roosevelt's shelter reached capacity (~120 dogs); staff and the sheriff recommended the town consider no contract or a minimal contract (some towns pay ~$1,800/year) until local shelter capacity is reestablished. Council discussed improved documentation and code amendments for enforcement.
Travis presented an animal-control briefing explaining that Roosevelt City's non-kill shelter has been full for months ("Roosevelt City is a 120 dogs," he said) and county capacity to accept animals is constrained. He said the county has historically contracted with Tabiona on a per-incident basis but noted some municipalities pay a flat annual fee (he referenced "like, an $1,800 a year") to cover routine intake and care.
Because county shelter capacity is limited, staff recommended Tabiona consider a minimal or no contract until local shelter capacity is rebuilt. Travis urged residents to document incidents (photos and calls to dispatch) so the sheriff's office can record cases and allocate resources: "Don't say it's too small to call... it gives us that list that something happened." Council discussed code gaps (no leash line and weak penalties) and the possibility of adopting stronger registration, tagging, or penalties to improve enforceability.
The council directed staff to review the town code for animal-control penalties and to consider whether to continue a per-incident arrangement or adopt an annual contract fee; staff will return with options for council consideration.
