§ 3.17.020. Use of revenue.

The funds received and deposited in the Porter County Animal Shelter Fee Fund can be used only for the specific purposes set forth in this chapter. The funds received and deposited in the Porter County Animal Shelter Fee Fund shall be expended exclusively for the benefit of the Porter County Animal Shelter and at the discretion of the Porter County Board of Commissioners.

The fees received and deposited in said fund can be utilized at the discretion of the Porter County Board of Commissioners for any purpose reasonably related to the care, custody and control of animals secured by the shelter. In addition, the funds may be utilized to purchase educational materials and equipment; to help provide training, education and assistance; to offset costs of management of the shelter incurred as the result of care, custody and control of animals at the shelter; for all other costs incurred relating to the duties and function of the Porter County Animal Shelter including the purchase of supplies; uniforms; food; medical expenses; neutering; spading; and any other expenses deemed appropriate by the Porter County Board of Commissioners.

In addition, one-half (½) of the payments received from Porter County municipalities pursuant to animal service contracts will be deposited in the Animal Shelter Fee Fund (Fund No. 4008) and the other one-half (½) of the fees collected will be deposited in the Animal Control Fund, No. 4009.

The fees received and deposited in the animal control fund can be utilized at the discretion of the sheriff for any purpose reasonably related to the administration and operation of animal control services.

The funds deposited in the Porter County Animal Shelter Fee Fund and the Animal Control Fund are subject to appropriation by the Porter County Council.

(Ord. 08-12 § 3)

(Ord. No. 15-08, § 3, 6-16-2015)