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REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF
JANUARY 25, 1982
CLERK'S REPORT CD-6-82
SUBJECT: DOG LICENSING 1982
LAWRENCE AVERY REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN FEES
APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF DOG LICENCES
OUR FILE: 56. 12.2.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. It is respectfully recommended that this report be received;
2. And that commissions paid with respect to the sale of dog licences
by agents be increased from the present 10% of the licence fee to
a flat fee of $2.00 per licence;
3. And further that the Town's dog licence sales agencies be so advised.
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
In May 1981, Mr. Lawrence Avery appeared as a delegation before the Finance
and Administration Committee and requested that the Committee alter the fee
structure from the present 10% of the licence fee to a flat fee of $2.00 per
licence sold. Mr. Avery's request was referred to the Clerk's Department and
was to be given consideration within a general report on Animal Control .
Early in June 1981 , Mayor Rickard requested that a report be prepared as
soon as possible with respect to the sale of dog licences, and the manner by
which the licensing program for 1981 could be improved in the short term. A
report dated June 26, 1981, entitled "Interim Program on Animal Control Activities
1981 Dog Licensing" , was considered by Council on June 29, 1981, and the
recommendations adopted. Because of the interim program, Mr. Avery's original
request was never dealt with by staff or Council .
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Recently, Mr. Avery has called requesting that consideration be given to
his earlier request for an increase in dog licence commissions. He is of the
opinion, that a fee of $2.00 per dog licence sold is reasonable. In that
regard, I would note that the 1981 summer program authorized a payment of
$2.50 per licence sold and as well , provided for the payment of mileage.
In as much as no changes are contemplated for 1982, and the Town will
continue to employ persons to sell dog licences, it is appropriate, that
favourable consideration be given to Mr. Avery's request and that the com-
mission be altered to provide for a flat fee of $2.00 for each licence sold
by the following:
1. Lawrence Avery - Licence Bureau
2. Tom & Sons - Newcastle Village
Increasing the commission should have a positive effect and provide them with
an additional incentive to actively pursue the sale of dog licences in their
places of business.
To assist the Committee in assessing the value of the licensing program,
as well as Mr. Avery's request for a rate increase, the following information
is provided:
DOG LICENCES SOLD 1980 - 2,380
DOG LICENCE REVENUE 1980 - $29,627
DOG LICENCES SOLD 1981 3,984 (Increase over 1980 - 1,604)
DOG LICENCE REVENUE 1981 $38,639.25 (Increase over 1980 $9,012.25)
DOG LICENCES SOLD BY AGENTS 1981
Avery 581
Tom & Sons 284
Summer Sales Program 1,161
Sold by Town 1,958
TOTAL 3,984
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COMMISSIONS PAID - 1981
Avery $ 629.60
Tom & Sons 327.33
Summer Sales Program 2,476.33
Total Commissions $3,433.26
GROSS REVENUE LESS COMMISSIONS $35,205.99
Respectfully submitted,
David W. Oakes, A.M.C.T.
Town Clerk.
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�. TOWN OF NEWCASTL_F
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Garnet B. Rickard and Members of Council
FROM David W. Oakes, A.M.C.T. , Town Clerk
DATE: June 26 1981
SUBJECT : Interim Program on Animal Control Activities -
1981 Dog Licensing
Our File #56.12.2
In accordance with the Finance and Administration Committee's direction contained
in Resolution #F-267-81 , I would advise the members of Council that the Clerk's
department is presently reviewing the Animal Control program, and will be
preparing a report with recommendations for Council 's consideration in the near
future. It is anticipated, that a review of the Animal Control program will
result in the development of a program which will provide the residents of the
community with improved Animal Control services.
As an interim measure, the Animal Control section will immediately implement
a program designed to increase the sale of dog licences for the year 1981 .
The process will include the following:
1 . Contact by Animal Control Officers with all persons in the
urban area who have not renewed their dog licences for the
-current year;
2. The hiring of Mr. Wes Fice, who will undertake the sale of dog
licences in the rural area of the Town of Newcastle on a commission
basis of $2.50 per licence sold, plus .26� per mile mileage allowance;
3. The publication of advertisements in the local newspapersdesigned
to inform area residents of the requirements of the Animal Control
By-Law; and the penalty for non-compliance.
It is anticipated, that this program will result in the licensing of approximately
1500 additional dogs over the next three months, and, should generate in excess
of $15,000 in revenue.
Recommendation:
That the Clerk's report dated June 26th 1981 be approved;
and that the Animal Control expired licence follow-up program be implemented;
and that Mr. Wes Fice be employed to sell dog licences in the rural area of the Town
of Newcastle on a commission basis in accordance with the terms contained in the report;
and further that the Clerk be authorized to place a series of advertisements in area
newspapers, designed to inform the residents of the requirements of the Animal Control
by-law, and the penalty for non-compliance;
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Mayor Rickard and Members of Council ; June 26 1981
and further, that the Clerk be authorized to place a series of advertisements
in newspapers having general circulation in the area, designed to advis
owners of the requirements of the Animal Control By-Law.
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cc; Larry Simpson,
By-Law Enforcement Officer
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