AGENDA DATE: 7/1/2015
TITLE:
Title
Ordinance to Amend Definition of Private Animal Shelter
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: An ordinance to amend the definition of private animal shelter in County Code Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Davis, Blair
PRESENTER (S): Larry Davis
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: The 2015 General Assembly adopted Senate Bill 1381 amending the definition of "private animal shelter" in Virginia Code ? 3.2-6500 to clarify that the purpose of a private animal shelter is to find permanent adoptive homes for animals. The proposed ordinance is necessary to make the County Code consistent with the Virginia Code.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 7: Operational Capacity: Ensure County government's ability to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities
DISCUSSION: Staff has prepared a draft ordinance (Attachment A) to amend County Code ? 4-100, Definitions. The proposed ordinance would amend the definition of "private animal shelter" to mean "a facility operated for the purpose of finding permanent adoptive homes for animals" that is "owned or operated by an incorporated, nonprofit, and nongovernmental entity."
The amended definition makes it clear that one of the purposes of private animal shelters is to find permanent homes for animals. The Executive Director of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has confirmed that the amendment was supported by the SPCA and would not have any impact on its operations.
BUDGET IMPACT: The adoption of the proposed ordinance will have no impact on the budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that after the public hearing, the Board adopt the attached ordinance (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Proposed Ordinance
Attachment B - Virginia Code ? 3.2-6500 Definition of "Private A...
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