Chattanooga City HallPROPOSED FEES• Breeder/kennel permit fees would change from $250 to a combined $300.• Animal performance permit fees would go from $200 to a range of $100 to $300.• Dogs in outdoor dining area permits would go from $50 to $100.• Late fees for permit renewals would increase from $20 to $50.• Animal dealer permit fees would remain unchanged — $300.IN OTHER BUSINESSCouncil members are also expected to vote on:• A resolution accepting $387,840 from Hamilton County from the 2013 real property back tax sale.• Various resolutions related to public works projects.
What started as a debate about making Chattanooga fowl-friendly has been picked clean to a bare-bone discussion over how the city will deal with animal breeders, rescue shelters, animal performances and other issues.
All talk of chicken has been plucked, and council members today will decide whether to adopt a comprehensive animal control ordinance — or send the nearly 30-page draft back to the drawing board.
Animal Control Board Chairman Michael Mallen is hoping for the first outcome.
When he and eight other residents joined the new animal board late last year, he said they just wanted to help the city’s troubled fauna by approving or denying permits. No board members expected to be writing legislation for seven months, he said.