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Consider a memorandum/resolution to authorize the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Increases for the Animal Services Division.
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DATE: July 7, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
SUBJECT: FY 2027 Fee Increases (Animal Services)
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
As part of the annual budget process, the City of Killeen reviews user fees to ensure alignment with the City's Financial Governance Policy, cost recovery objectives, and operational needs. Proposed fee changes for Fiscal Year 2027 were presented to City Council during the May 19, 2026 meeting and made available for public review in advance of the required public hearing.
On June 16, 2026, City Council conducted the required public hearing and approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Schedule as presented, with amendments to certain Parks and Recreation and Solid Waste fees. During consideration of the fee schedule, Council discussed the proposed Animal Services fees and provided a motion of direction to remove those fees from the Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Schedule being considered for approval.
As directed by City Council, the Animal Services fees were excluded from the adopted Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Schedule. Council further directed staff to review and revise the proposed Animal Services fees and return the item for consideration at the July 7, 2026 City Council meeting.
Below is a comprehensive list of proposed animal services fee modifications.
Animal Services
Fee
Current
Proposed
Adoption - Barn Cat
0.00
15.00
Adoption - Cat
0.00
60.00
Adoption - Dog
0.00
75.00
Adoption - Hen
0.00
10.00
Adoption - Small Animal and Exotic
0.00
15.00
General Cremation - Bulk
0.00
70.00
Private Cremation - Up to 30 lbs.
0.00
130.00
Private Cremation - 31 to 60 lbs.
0.00
150.00
Private Cremation - 61 to 90 lbs.
0.00
180.00
Private Cremation - 91 lbs. and above
0.00
210.00
ACO Field Impoundment
0.00
10.00
Impound - Intact Animal (1st Occurrence)
0.00
45.00
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