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RESOLUTION NO. 10,014
A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS PRESENTED BY THE TASK
FORCE FOR ANIMAL SERVICES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. SAID RECOMMENDATIONS ADDRESS FIVE MAJOR AREAS
PERTAINING TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF THIS CITY
AND ITS ANIMAL POPULATION.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors created a task force for animal services to study the Animals
Services Division of the City of Little Rock, and make recommendations regarding the future of the
Animal Services Division;
WHEREAS, the Task Force found there to be five major issues of concern pertaining to animal
control and the ordinances governing animal services. Those issues are Funding, Education,
Stray /Loose Dogs and Cats, Animal Services Facility and Staffing, and Enforcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEDBY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The recommendations pertaining to the issues addressed by the Task Force for Animal
Services shall be received as submitted. Said recommendations shall be put into effect immediately
upon approval by the City Board of Directors. Recommendations will then be reviewed by the City
Manager and staff for implementation as presented and at such time as funding and personnel
become adequate as set out in the Task Force recommendations.
Further, that the subcommittee of the Animal Services Task Force whose charge it is to review the
existing Animal Control ordinance present to the City Board of Directors their recommendations for
amendments to the Ordinance to address stricter enforcement policies, increases in fee structure and
definition(s) of classes of pet owners, such as "breeder" for profit or for hobby.
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SECTION 2. That the newly formed Animal Services Advisory Board be allowed to work with the
City Manager, Animal Services Division management and other pertinent city staff to improve
service facilities, maintain staffing levels, resolve control issues and educate the general public as
to what it means to be a responsible pet owner. To, do so will improve quality of life by assuring
citizens of better public health and safety.
ADOPTED: June 17, 1997
ATTEST:
ROBBIE HANCOCK
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOMAS M. CAR
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED:
JIM ILEY
MAYOR
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ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Mission Statement ....................... ............................... 1
II. Issue of Education ....................... ............................... 2
A. Increasing Awareness and Responsible Pet Ownership by Initiating Pre -
Adoption Counseling
B. Develop a Set of Mandatory Classes and Community Service Projects for
Individuals Who Are Assessed Fines for Poor Animal Stewardship
C. Conduct a Pet Ownership Survey to Obtain Data for Planning
D. Provide Education Materials at Animal Services for Potential Adopters
E. Initiate Animal Services Activities to Increase Animal Awareness
F. Coordinate Efforts with Other Animal Groups for Public Relation Events
Held Year Round, Each with a Different Focus
G. Publicize Information About the Current and Potential Danger to Public
Health Because of Animal Overpopulation and Irresponsible Pet Ownership
H. Publicize Information About the Current and Potential Costs of Animal
Overpopulation and Irresponsible Pet Ownership
III. Issue of Stray/Loose Dogs and/or Cats ....... ............................... 5
IV. Issue of Facility Needs/Staffing Needs ....... ............................... 7
V. Issue of Funding ......................... ............................... 9
VI. Closing ............................... ............................... 13
VII. Organizational Chart ......... ............................... Attachment "A„
VIII. Hot Springs Model Plan & Little Rock Draft Resolution ............ Attachment `B"
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ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Animal Services Task
Force is to provide short -term goals while addressing long -term
solutions on the basis of relevance to animal health and confinement,
advancement of citizen knowledge, and the good of the City,
community and neighborhoods.
The following document outlines the five (5) major issues addressed by
the Animal Services Task Force.
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ISSUE OF EDUCATION
INCREASING AWARENESS AND RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
BY INITIATING PRE - ADOPTION COUNSELING.
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Citizens proposing to adopt animals must receive pre- adoption counseling conducted by Animal
Services to assure that they are aware of laws, licensing, spaying/neutering, basic animal care,
advantages /disadvantages to being a pet owner and their responsibility to the community at- large.
Also, this time must be used for Animal Services to assess the likelihood of success of the home and
must deny adoptions to homes not displaying responsible pet ownership, financial responsibility or
willingness to comply with standards. Immediately, Animal Services must begin a database of
names of persons who have been required to mandatorily surrender their animals, who repeatedly
surrender animals or who display litter after litter needing Animal Services. This database must be
unified with other local animal agencies and humane societies and all information must be shared.
DEVELOP A SET OF MANDATORY CLASSES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
PROJECTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ASSESSED FINES
FOR POOR ANIMAL. STEWARDSHIP.
First time offenders must attend approved classes relative to responsible pet ownership. It is
suggested by this Task Force that the Judge consider community service in Animal Services and
Humane Society of Pulaski County in lieu of fines for fast time offenders only. (Fines are addressed
in the Animal Services Ordinance currently under review by the Ordinance Subcommittee of this
Animal Services Task Force.)
CONDUCT A PET OWNERSHIP SURVEY TO OBTAIN DATA FOR PLANNING.
Pursue avenues to target age groups for educational purposes and determine the curriculum.
Example survey questions would include:
Type of residence: house, apartment, etc.:
How many of the following pets do you currently own? dogs cats
Your age: 20 -29 30 -39 40-49 50 & over
Animal(s) kept indoors ; outdoors ; both Zip code:
Are your pet(s) currently vaccinated against rabies? ( yes/no)
Are your pet(s) vaccinated against common communicable diseases? (yes /no) _
Are they licensed by the City of Little Rock? (yes/no)
How long has it been since licensed and/or vaccinated? (Provide dates if possible.)
Licensed Vaccinated
Pure breed? (yes/no)
Are you a breeder? (yes/no)
Mixed breed? (yes/no)
If so, what breed?
Sex? (male /female)
Is /Are your animals spayed/neutered?
*Arkansas requires rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian yearly.
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PROVIDE EDUCATION MATERIALS AT ANIMAL SERVICES
FOR POTENTIAL ADOPTERS. 291
During pre - adoption counseling, Animal Services will provide photo and general description of pure
bred dogs, behavioral characteristics, low or high maintenance, estimated cost of care, size, etc. This
could be used as a guide if a shelter animal is a mixed breed, for example, beagle /cocker mix;
shepherd/dane mix; dachshund/terrier mix; etc. Animal Services will obtain education posters
(breed) of dogs and cats, and brochures for distribution.
INITIATE ANIMAL SERVICES ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE ANIMAL AWARENESS.
Utilize a community education specialist and/or volunteers to serve as spokesperson for Animal
Services at schools, special events, interviews with the media, etc. Obtain videos and other training
materials to display step -by -step what happens to a dog or cat from capture, impoundment,
vaccination, adoption or euthanasia and to educate about animal issues and owner responsibility.
Continue open house tours of the animal shelter for groups, both young and old. Produce videos
with several local veterinarians about animal care and the veterinarian's clinic. Continue current
efforts utilizing videos on the Government Access Channel.
COORDINATE EFFORTS WITH OTHER ANIMAL GROUPS FOR PUBLIC
RELATION EVENTS HELD YEAR ROUND, EACH WITH A DIFFERENT FOCUS.
(PET APPRECIATION, ADOPTION CLINICS, SPAY/NEUTER, ETC.)
Suggestions are:
(a) Schedule activities in conjunction with local pet shops and other agencies for
distributing educational materials
(b) Public service announcements (brief) about events, i.e., Pet Week
(c) Proclamations by Little Rock Mayor at Board of Directors' meeting for recognition,
i.e., Pet Week
(d) Place banners/posters throughout the City, i.e., grocery stores, veterinarian offices,
schools
(e) Provide a large fabric sheet for kids and adults to draw their hand and sign their name
in the drawn hand. Charge a fee to do so (nominal); money to be used to purchase
vaccines and other medical supplies for Animal Services or assistance to Seniors or
community projects relating to animals. Suggested title for project, "Helping Hands
for Pet Purposes." This completed project could be displayed (on a rotating basis)
in pet shops, veterinarian offices, Animal Services, community days, etc.
(f) Paint a City bus proclaiming Pet Week or tips on how to be a responsible pet owner.
Distribute educational brochures to all bus riders during the period the bus is painted.
Plan similar events with other animal groups to continue information distribution on animals. It is
suggested that perhaps the Zoo could be included.
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PUBLICIZE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL DANGER
TO PUBLIC HEALTH BECAUSE OF ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION AND
IRRESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP. '
Prepare information including national, statewide and citywide trend data regarding the need for
encouraging stronger control ordinances on animal health issues with the focus on the effect of
irresponsible ownership on the citizens including but not limited to:
(a) cost
(b) dog bites
(c) cat bites and scratches
(d) diseases that may be transmitted from dogs /cats to humans
(e) potential damages to your pet(s) from disease or animal aggression
(f) other
(Caution: This is designed to promote proper animal care and welfare, not promote greater
euthanasia and should be tempered with the philosophy of "Killing the crisis, not the animals. ")
PUBLICIZE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL COSTS OF
ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION AND IRRESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP.
Prepare information including national, statewide and citywide trend data regarding the need for
encouraging stronger control ordinances on the destruction potential regarding animal control issues
with the focus on the effect of irresponsible ownership on the citizens, including, but not limited to:
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your home/yard
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neighbors' property, vehicles, yard
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buildings and public areas
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parks, walking trails, fields
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barking
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chaining
(Caution: This is designed to promote proper animal care and welfare, not promote greater
euthanasia and should be tempered with the philosophy of "Killing the crisis, not the animals. ")
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ISSUE OF STRAY/LOOSE DOGS AND /OR CATS
Article 1, Section 6-1 of the Little Rock "Animal Ordinance" defines "at- large," with reference to 293
a dog, as not confined to the premises of the owner or within a house or other building or enclosure
or restrained on the premises of the owner by leash sufficiently strong to prevent the dog from
escaping and restricting the dog to the premises, or not confined by leash or confined within an
automobile when away from the premises of the owner.
If a dog is not restrained, then the owner is in violation of the Ordinance.
Concern for the health and welfare of the public is the reason for enforcement of the violation of the
Ordinance regarding loose /stray dogs and/or cats. Concern is for the following reasons:
(a) dog bites or attacking a human being
(b) cat bites and scratches
(c) destruction of people's property, vehicles, yards, etc.
(d) cost for damages and treatment for injuries that may be sustained
(e) transmittal of diseases by dogs/cats to humans/other animals
(f) dogs/cats running loose in the street and chasing or running in front of a car causing
an accident and possible injury to humans and/or animal
(g) contribution to barkingthowling violations and conflict between neighbors
Over population is one of the problems that must be addressed. At -large dogs and cats breed others
and they, in turn, run loose and breed, so it is a vicious cycle_
1 female cat or dog, not spayed, can create as many as 4 ,372 descendants in seven (7) years.
The male pet can easily sire over 750 offspring in his lifetime.
Thirty (30) million puppies and kittens are born in the United States each year. In
comparison, 10,000 humans are born daily in the United States compared to 70,000 kittens
and puppies born daily.
Only 1 out of 5 animals is adopted and reaches adulthood in a caring home. For those not
adopted, euthanasia costs taxpayers in the United States over $400 million yearly. In Little
Rock alone, we spent $454,000 in 1996.
When the loose /stray animal is picked up and made available for adoption, it must be spayed or
neutered (if the proper age) and the technique must be done before any animal leaves the Shelter.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended that a part -tune or full-tie veterinarian be added to the staff
(contracted or hired). Strict enforcement by Animal Services Officers would also solve the following
problems or violations of the Ordinance:
(a) abuse and neglect of animals
(b) frequent barking and howling dogs
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(c) Fewer animals would be picked up, and therefore, fewer animals would have to be
euthanized. Animal Services of Little Rock euthanized 72% (5,379) of the 7,410
animals picked up in 1996.
(d) "Cleaning the Streets" is an ethical issue which becomes an emotional, social battle
between pet owners and those who are not pet owners but are affected by
irresponsibility.
Further recommendations regarding the issue are as follows:
(a) budget four (4) additional officers for FY 1998
(b) review the need for more officers each year after 1998 and budget for more officers
as needed
(c) hire trained or experienced personnel to euthanize animals and to prepare suspected
rabid animals for testing (after obtaining proper equipment) which would free the
Animal Services Officers to enforce the Ordinance on a full -time basis
(d) educate the public by hiring or using volunteers for public relations and community
education in talking to school children using videos, printed material, field trips, etc.
Children can inform and influence parents relative to the Animal Ordinance and
proper care as pet owners
(e) Animal Services Officers should target the problem areas first, enforcing all of the
Ordinance, including licenses and tags
(f) officers should be supplied with telephones and radios for backup when needed;
vehicles must be equipped with emergency lights
(g) officers may be certified to carry OC Pepper Spray
Little Rock covers an area of over 110 square miles. This is a very large area to adequately cover
when staffed fully with six (6) animal service officers, the number currently authorized to be filled.
Recommendation has been made and continues to be made that the number of officers must be
increased.
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ISSUE OF FACILITY NEEDS/STAFFING NEEDS
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(a) installation of a security gate at the back entrance of the shelter to prevent theft of
sheltered animals
(b) arrangement for all incoming animals to be brought into the shelter through the back
entrance in order to help control the spread of disease
(c) installation of at least two additional phone lines or switchboard system
(d) information "hot line" for inquiries regarding spay /neuter, animal behavioral issues,
training, etc.
(e) continue to develop both a short-term and a long -term plan for needed improvements
and changes to the facility
Staffing Needs:
It is recommended, through classification review, that job descriptions" be revised based on the
essential job duties reflected in the attached organizational chart. (See Attachment A.)
Further, suggestions to address both the facility needs and the staffing needs:
(a) budget four additional officers for FY 1998
(b) increase funding from the City of Little Rock General Operation Fund
(c) offer incentives to staff who excel in their job such as a merit increase where
applicable; promotions to the next level in job classification as experience increases;
Employee of the Month awards; meritorious day off with pay; certificate of
appreciation/gift certificate for outstanding job performance
(d) pursue grant opportunities from all available sources
(e) recruit volunteers: volunteers could be veterinarians, clerical support, counselors,
professional educators, etc.
(f) utilize alert centers and facilitators
(g) pursue fundraising opportunities from all available sources (for example, corporate
sponsors, private donations, "Friends" groups)
(h) creation of a logo and/or motto by employees of Animal Services
(i) encourage more visibility of staff such as participation in neighborhood meetings,
neighborhood associations and alert center community activities
(j) encourage staff involvement with community groups such as Master Gardeners to
enhance the shelter grounds
(k) request the City of Little Rock to recognize Animal Services as an essential part of
the public's health and safety
(1) network the functions of the COPP officers and the Animal Services Officers to
assist each other as well as other alert center staff
(m) implement a professional training program for animal service officers, professional
leadership training for supervisors and a training program for all employees on
telephone etiquette
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(n) determination by the Animal Services Director with the assistance of the City
Manager and the Human Resources Division as to which jobs within Animal
Services could be contracted out
A special request of the Task Force is that the Mayor and the Board of Directors tour the Animal 296
Services Division and accompany an Animal Services Officer in his or her vehicle to witness first-
hand the responsibility carried by this division of City government.
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ISSUE OF FUNDING
The following recommendations are made to increase or enhance funding sources:
City of Little Rock General Operating Fund (General Tax Base). The annual budget for
1998 for Animal Services be increased sufficiently to fund payroll and related expenses for 297
four (4) additional officers, uniform allowance, radios and other necessary equipment,
training and counseling, and other expenses deemed appropriate by the Animal Services
Director with the assistance of the City Manager. Also, as soon as possible, begin the
process of moving Animal Services funding from Solid Waste - Public Works to the General
Fund. It is recommended that the move of funds occur within the next one to three years.,
2. It is recommended that the City of Little Rock promulgate an ordinance to amend Section
6 -44(a) to increase the annual license fee of seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) to eight
dollars ($8.00) for altered animals; to increase the annual fee for non - altered animals to
fifteen dollars ($15.00). That Section 6 -52 be amended to read under "Impoundment,
redemption, etc. of dogs," a statement that the owner "must pay" impoundment fees.
Further, that Section 6 -52 be amended to read that the adoption fee per animal is as follows:
"All dogs (all ages) - -- $30.00; all cats (all ages) — $30.00.°
3. Strictly enforce the Section in the ordinance addressing the spay /neuter requirement on
adopted animals.
4. It is recommended that the City of Little Rock explore the possibility of leasing a portion of
property now partially occupied by the Little Rock Animal Services to telecommunication
companies for use as antennae sites. (One company has been in recent contact with Animal
Services.) An advantage of this type of arrangement is the leasing company would handle
all accounting and remit one check and statement each month. If proven feasible, this
arrangement could be a source of long -term funding for Animal Services.
5. It is recommended that the neighborhood associations represented by members of this Task
Force committee submit applications for the annual Neighborhood Challenge Grant to
accomplish a neighborhood project. It is also suggested that the remaining Task Force
members encourage their associations and others to explore the same possibility. Grant
money could be used by the Association for such purposes as purchasing humane dog and
cat traps that could be loaned to residents, public education on the need for responsible pet
ownership and spay /neuter programs, etc.
6. It is recommended that designated personnel and/or volunteers contact local businesses and
solicit contributions and sponsorship for Animal Services. Funds obtained by these means
could be used for a wide range of needs by Animal Services, such as, food for sheltered
animals, maintaining and updating various equipment, providing for public education of
animal needs and requirements, information on spay /neuter programs and pet adoption
programs, as well as responsible pet ownership programs through visits to schools, shopping
malls, public meetings, etc.
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Other needs addressed by the Funding Committee of the Animal Services Task Force include:
(a) Personnel Counseling/Training: Request finding for additional personnel positions.
Currently, there are six (6) officer positions; propose a total of twenty (20) positions
through long -term phase -in
NOTE: The number of proposed Animal Services Officers is based on cities which have a people
population comparable to Little Rock. For example:
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Hot Springs
32,000 people
16,684 animals
3 field officers
(b)
Amarillo, TX
180,000 people
55,000 animals
20 field officers
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Little Rock
180,000 people
80,000 animals
6 field officers
Recommendation for employment of additional Animal Services Officers:
(a) expedite hiring for any unfilled officer positions
(b) budget four (4) additional officer positions for FY 1998
(c) budget two (2) additional officer positions annually beginning with FY 1999 and
ending FY 2003
(NOTE: Future consideration must be given to the need for an expanded facility and services as the
increase in staff occurs.)
Phasing in twenty (20) Animal Services Officers is realistic as Little Rock continues to annex newly
developing areas. Annexation increases the need for additional City services.
The Funding Committee of the Animal Services Task Fond in summary, recommends the following
Short-Term and Long -Term Goals.
Short-Term Goals - To be accomplished within the next twelve (12) months:
It seems that the mission of the Animal Services Division is more compatible with that of
Community Programs inasmuch as both render services directly to the community and that
the Animal Service Officer's duties closely resemble that of code enforcement officers, i.e.,
inspection of residences and issuance of citations. Nthe Animal Services Division does not
remain with the City Manager's office, it is recommended that it be transferred under the
jurisdiction of the Community Programs Department
2. The formation of a Little Rock Animal Services Advisory Board This Board would function
in an advisory role only and would be comprised solely of volunteer citizens. No funding
would be required or requested. Based upon the Hot Springs Animal Services model
(presented by and reviewed by the Task Force), the membership of the Board should be
comprised of not less than five (5) nor more than seven (7) members of which one should
be a veterinarian, one should be an attorney experienced in animal cases and one should be
an animal group representative. To provide continuity, terms of members should be
staggered with three (3) members serving for a period of three (3) years; two (2) members
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serving a period of two (2) years and two (2) members serving for a one (1) year period. The
initial membership of the Board should be selected from among the serving members of the
current City of Little Rock Animal Services Task Force, where feasible. This committee
feels very strongly that the formation of such an Advisory Board should be given the highest
consideration by the City of Little Rock Board of Directors for immediate implementation.
(See Attachment B.)
That available vacant Animal Services Officer positions are promptly filled if vacancies
occur. It is deemed by this Committee to be of vital importance that this recommendation
be given urgent consideration. Additional officers will provide stability to the field staff and
ensure an adequate reserve and relief pool of officers required due to vacancies necessitated
by training schedules, annual and sick leave and various emergencies experienced by the
Division.
4. That the City of Little Rock explore the feasibility of leasing a portion of the property now
partially occupied by the Division to telecommunications companies for use as antennae
sites. This is considered to be a possible source of long -term funding for Animal Services.
5. That the City of Little Rock promulgate an Ordinance to amend Sections 6 -44(a) and 6 -52
of the Little Rock Code of Ordinances, increasing various annual fees and adoption fees, and
an owner "must pay" statement under "Impoundment, redemption, etc. dogs" in Section 6-
52, such amendments to become effective immediately.
Long -Term Goals - To be phased in within a time period of from two to five years
That the Little Rock Animal Services be allocated four (4) additional officer positions in FY
1998. Further, that Animal Services be allocated two (2) additional officer positions
annually beginning FY 1999 and ending FY 2003. This Committee deems these positions
are needed to provide the City with the same level of service as are now enjoyed by other
cities of similar population, both people and animals.
2. That the City adopt an Animal Service Officer examining system similar to, and based upon,
that used by the Civil Service Commission whereby examinations are open continuously (or
perhaps only on specified dates) and all qualified applicants are entered into an eligibility
list, or pool, and ranked by scores. This system would save considerable time in filling
vacant positions compared to the present system wherein the entire process of posting the
position and examining the applicants is repeated with each vacancy. This proposed system
can readily be seen to be cost and time effective when the large turnover rate of officers is
considered.
That Animal Services develop and implement a plan for informing the public of the benefits
and necessity of spaying/neutering and of humane education programs. Animal Services
personnel should be utilized in implementing this recommendation.
4. That Animal Services provide weekend service by officers on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.
This recommendation should be implemented when personnel and funding are adequate.
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5. That Animal Services management ensure that officers strictly enforce all animal ordinances
in the Little Rock City Code. This recommendation should be implemented as personnel and
funding become adequate.
6. That Animal Services continue programs for providing information to the public concerning
the mission, activities, facility and services of the Division. This recommendation should
be implemented as personnel and funding become adequate. 300
7. Privatization of certain functions within Animal Services has been considered by the Task
Force and will be a matter of further review by the appointed Advisory Board.
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CLOSING
These recommendations are offered for consideration by the Little Rock Board of Directors after
much thought and research into the needs of the Animal Services Division compared to the duties
they are expected to perform and the responsibility the Division has to the citizens of this City. The
public health and safety are important, not only to the citizens, but to those individuals at Animal 301
Services who perform their job every day.
The Task Force presents these statistics, issues and recommendations today and while this portion
of the charge of the Task Force has been addressed, we continue to review the City Ordinance for
more effective enforcement measures.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2482
A RESOLUTION CREATING AN ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Hot Springs 303
to create an Animal Control Advisory Commission to assist the Animal
Control Department in the establishment of animal control policies and
procedures and related matters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, as follows:
SECTION 1. There is hereby created an Animal Control Advisory.
Commission. Said Commission shall be organized and shall function in
accordance with "GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ADVISORY
COMMISSIONS." (Resolution No. 7481 1 The Animal Control Advisory
Commission shall be composed of seven 17) citizens who are qualified
electors of the City of Hot Springs, Arkansas. The members shall be
appointed by the Board of Directors_ The initial term of three
members shall expire May 1, 1991, and the term of four members shall
expire May 1, 1993. The term of each member shall be determined by
the drawing of lots at the first meeting of the Advisory Commission.
SECTION 2. The Animal Control Advisory Commission shall assist
the City Manager and /or his /her designee in evaluating the policies
and procedures of the department, reviewing and recommending revisions
to the Animal Control Code, assisting in the department's public .
education efforts and such other related matters where input from the
general public is requested by the City Manager and /or his /her
designee.
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MELINDA BARAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LANCE HUDNELL, CITY CLERK
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DRAFT OF LITTLE ROCK RESOLUTION BASED ON THE HOT
SPRINGS ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MODEL
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Little Rock to create an Animal Services 304
Advisory Board to assist the Animal Services Division in the establishment of animal control
policies and procedures and related matters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, as follows:
SECTION 1. There is hereby created an Animal Services Advisory Board. Said Board shall be
organized and shall function in accordance with the policies and procedures
governing Little Rock Boards and Commissions. The Animal Services Advisory
Board shall be composed of seven (7) citizens, with specific positions for one (1)
veterinarian, one (1) attorney experienced in animal cases and one (1) animal groups
representative. All should be qualified electors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas.
The members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. The initial term of three
members shall be for a period of three (3) years; two (2) members serving a period
of two (2) years and two (2) members serving a one (1) year period. The terms of
each member appointed shall be determined by the drawing of lots at the first
meeting of the Advisory Board.
SECTION 2. The Animal Services Advisory Board shall assist the City Manager and/or his/her
designee in evaluating the policies and procedures of the Division, reviewing and
recommending revisions to the Animal Code, assisting in the Division's public
education efforts and such other related matters where input from the general public
is requested by the City Manager and/or his/her designee.
PASSED:
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Jim Dailey, Mayor