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AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 5 OF THE DUPAGE COUNTY CODE
ANIMAL AND RABIES CONTROL ORDINANCE
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WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has established and maintains the Department of Animal Services (“Animal Services”) as its animal pound, pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1070; and
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has statutory authority to establish Animal Services ordinance that ensures public safety and rabies control pursuant to 510 ILCS 5/3 and 510 ILCS 5/5; and
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has statutory authority to fix fees and charges for the services of Animal Services pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1070, 510 ILCS 5/3, 510 ILCS 5/8 and 510 ILCS 5/10; and
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage and Animal Services wish to meet costs without increased funding from County taxes; and
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage aims to provide a high level of customer service and assist pet owners however possible while ensuring that fees are comparable to neighboring counties and sufficiently cover administrative costs
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance are reflected in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, copies of the proposed amendments are available for review upon request at the DuPage County Animal Services Department to any interested party; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance include the following amendments:
• Revision to Section 5-71, Fees
WHEREAS, the Animal Services Committee of the DuPage County Board has reviewed and approved the amendments to Chapter 5 of the County Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the DuPage County Board, that the amendments to Chapter 5 of the County Code reflected in Exhibit A hereto, are hereby adopted; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the amendments to Chapter 5 of the County Code reflected in Exhibit A hereto, shall be effective December 1st, 2024; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the DuPage County Animal Services Department shall promptly post the as amended Ordinance on the County’s website; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the County Clerk shall transmit certified copies of this Ordinance to State’s Attorney’s Office; one (1) copy to the Animal Services Department.
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Enacted and approved this 26th day of November, 2024 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK