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Memorandum 16-161 Match Funds From Homer Animal Friends to Purchase Doggie Bags and Dispensers
Memorandum ID:
16-161
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Memorandum 16-161
TO: MAYOR WYTHE AND CITY COUNCIL
CC: KATIE KOESTER, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PARKS, ART, RECREATION AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION
THRU: RENEE KRAUSE, CMC, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2016
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO MATCH FUNDS FROM HOMER ANIMAL FRIENDS TO PURCHASE DOGGIE BAGS AND DISPENSER/RECEPTACLES FOR PLACEMENT AROUND TOWN
At the May 19, 2016 meeting and Commissioner Lowney was to provide additional information for the commission to make a recommendation on. At the September 15, 2016 meeting Commissioner Lowney provided the necessary information and the commission made the following recommendation to match the funding to be provided by the Homer Animal Friends.
PENDING BUSINESS
B. Report on Costs for Requested Doggie Bag Dispenser/Receptacle, Locations and Placement
Commissioner Lowney stated she has spoken with Homer Animal Friends and others and they have offered to fund $500 if the city will match those funds for the purchase of doggie bags and dispenser/receptacles.
Commissioner Lowney then segued into the previous recommendation of the Commission to budget $5000 for a media campaign regarding the laws of the city and cleaning up after your pet, and being a responsible pet owner; these groups have offered to do this but have not put money up front on this educational component.
Commissioner Lowney opined that Council does have a responsibility to educate the public on these issues. She recommended using the remaining $4500 for the education component. She further stated that she was not sure how they are to address this and move forward with making sure this happens, signage is not a problem but again she would refer again to staff to determine what type of signage that is required. Commissioner Lowney stressed that they need to submit a recommendation to Council that they want signage in specific locations, but want to see and select what they want. If the city will fund the groups she is sure will come up with the programs.
Chair Steffy supported making a recommendation on the expenditure for the doggie bags and dispensers but that they should address the other issues separately.
LOWNEY/BRANN – MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY MATCH THE $500 FOR THE PURCHASE OF DOG BAGS AND DISPENSER/RECEPTACLES.
Brief discussion on the costs for the dispensers ensued. It was estimated that the cost is guesstimated at $130 each. Two locations were picked for placement on the Spit, but there are other locations around town. There are about 10 that are needed.
VOTE. YES. NON-OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
