HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 77-02 RESOLUTION 77-02
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY,
TEXAS RECOMMENDING TO THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT OF THE COUNTY
OF DENTON, STATE OF TEXAS, THAT A COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER
BE ESTABLISHED AND OPERATED ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS WITH EACH
COMMUNITY WITHIN THE COUNTY PAYING FOR ITS USE OF THE FACILITY
ON A PRO-RATA BASIS.
WHEREAS, the City of The Colony, Texas, situated in the County
of Denton, State of Texas, is concerned with the overpopulation
of animals and the growing problem they present to our city and
other communities within the county; and
WHEREAS, the overpopulation of both dogs and cats has led to
increasing numbers of stray animals which roam freely within
the cities and countryside constituting a nuisance and health
hazard, and
WHEREAS, the strays create increased possibility of animal
carried disease such as rabies and distemper for both humans
and pets; and
WHEREAS, the City of The Colony, Texas and other small towns,
are unable to finance and maintain an animal control center
which will meet humane standards; and
WHEREAS, the County of Denton is in a far better positon to
provide this type of facility than are the small cities and
towns within the County, or any known private business; and
WHEREAS, a central shelter would provide a more efficient and
economical system of destruction and disposal than could most
small cities; and
WHEREAS, a central system could provide a more up to date and
better quality holding center for quarantined or captured
animals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS THAT:
1. A county animal control center be established by the
Commissioner's Court of The County of Denton, State of Texas.
2. Such animal control center to be constructed and
operated by the county, and maintained on a contractual basis
by the cities within the County of Denton, each community
paying for its use of the facility on a pro-rata basis.
3. This Resolution is Declared to be for the General
Welfare.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS ~ DAY OF ,/? ~ ~.3
1977,at the City of The Colony, at a Regular Meeting of the
Cit~y C. ounc il.
%uis M. Guerrero, Mayor
The City of The Colony
Attest:
Janice Carroll
C{ty Secretary
The City of The Colony
( SEAL )