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14 10 Part 3. Mandatory sterilization of recovered cats and dogs. Supporting reasons for mandatory sterilization of returned stray animals are outlined above. The committee will consider further recommending that the current ordinance be modified to allow for a stepwise approach to dogs and cats that are repeatedly recovered as strays in the following manner. A. Upon second recovery of a stray cat or dog five (5) months of age or older, the committee proposes that prior to the redemption of an animal not previously sterilized, the owner must provide to the shelter a sterilization deposit fee of $100. This sterilization deposit will be fully refundable upon written proof that the animal has been sterilized by a licensed veterinarian within forty -five (45) days of fee payment. Beyond this date, the fee is forfeited. B. Upon a third recovery the impounded cat or dog will only be released to the owner upon the condition that the animal has been spayed or neutered by a veterinarian designated by the owner prior to its redemption. The cost of sterilizing the animal, including any fees, will be paid by the owner prior to redemption. Should the third impoundment occur within the 45 day sterilization period mentioned above for the second recovery, the owner will forfeit the sterilization deposit, and this money will not be applied to the fees and charges incurred by the third redemption. 5. Work Plan. A. Bob will 1) obtain recent data from the orange County Animal Shelter regarding recovery patterns for cats and dogs, including information regarding age, microchip status, and sterilization status if possible, and 2} Check with the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control to see if there are updates regarding their sterilization deposit amendment. B. Lynn will 1) Investigate the general literature to see if data exist that show that sterilization of cats and dogs leads to fewer episodes of impounding 2) Investigate microchip placement data in relation to dog and cat impoundment and recovery. C. Kris and Aviva will review local county ordinances regarding animal recovery and speak with local shelters about their recovery policies. We will need to learn details about how shelters are able to sterilize impounded stray animals in a timely fashion without excessive transportation, veterinary, and boarding costs. A conference call may be arranged if they identify a system that may be a good fit for our shelter. D. An appeals process for the above proposal will need to be considered in coordination with the department's staff attorney as part of legal review and the drafting of any ordinance amendment. E. Pet owners who have recovered pets prior to the institution of a new ordinance would need to be "grandfathered" in, that is, recoveries would only be counted after the passage and effective implementation date of said ordinance. F. A graduated payment plan could be considered for financially challenged owners. The meeting was concluded at 6:15 pm. Minutes were respectfully submitted by Lynn White. Meeting Minutes Minimal Services .Advisory Board (ASAB) Task Force on the Spaying and Neutering of Recovered Stray Animals Monday, August 13, 2012 Present: Lynn White (Chair), Kris Bergstrand, Bob Marotto, Aviva Scully 1. Agenda was unanimously adopted as presented.