17.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 07/08/2024
- Title:
- Increase Livestock/stray animal fees
- Submitted for:
- Martin Cuellar
- Submitted By:
- Christina Moncivais
- Department:
- Sheriff
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to increase the livestock/stray animal fees charged by the Sheriff’s Office for FY 25 as follows:
Issue: The costs associated with livestock/stray animal impoundment, boarding, delivery fees, carcass removal, veterinarian/medical fees, and feed have increased.
Solution: Increase fees to reflect changes in the costs associated with the Sheriff’s Office livestock/stray animal account.
Result: The change of fees reflects the costs associated with impoundment and maintenance of the stray animals in the care of the Sheriff’s Office.
| Livestock Boarding Feeding | Market cost Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Large Livestock (Each Day) | Hay $15 | Sweet $15 |
| Small Livestock | Hay $8 | Sweet $8 |
| Livestock Return / Delivery Fee | 2024 Amount |
|---|---|
| Large Livestock (Bulls, Cows, Horse) | $65 |
| Each additional animal | $30 |
| Small Livestock (Goats, Sheep, Hog) | $37.50 |
| Each additional animal | $30 |
| Livestock Carcass Removal | 2024 Amount |
|---|---|
| Burial Fee for Each Animal | $112.50 |
| Livestock / Other Fees | 2024 Amount |
|---|---|
| Coggins Testing for Horse | Vet price |
| Minor medical attention (Large Animal) | Vet Price |
| Minor medical attention (Small Animal) | Vet Price |
| Fence Repair / with material | $100 + material |
| Feed Cost Break Down | Market Price |
|---|---|
| Round Bale | $135.00 |
| Coastal Square Bale | $14.00 |
| 10% all Stock Mg (50 lbs) | $12.99 |
| Cubes 15% Ranch | $15.99 |
| 12-8 Super Horse Feed | $14.99 |
Issue: The costs associated with livestock/stray animal impoundment, boarding, delivery fees, carcass removal, veterinarian/medical fees, and feed have increased.
Solution: Increase fees to reflect changes in the costs associated with the Sheriff’s Office livestock/stray animal account.
Result: The change of fees reflects the costs associated with impoundment and maintenance of the stray animals in the care of the Sheriff’s Office.
Background:
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Previous Court Action:
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Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- n/a
- Funding Source:
- n/a
- Balance:
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Financial Impact:
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