7 A. Except as otherwise provided herein, any person violating any provision of this title shall be deemed guilty of an infraction, subject to penalties in accordance with Chapter 1.12.
Alternatively the city may choose to enforce violations through the administrative code enforcement process described in Chapter 1.13 of this Code.
B. For violations of Sections 6.08.060 and/or 6.16.020 (Biting animals and/or Maintaining a dangerous/vicious animal), when the owner or custodian of an animal is deemed responsible for the acts committed by that animal when the owner fails to comply with legal requirement for keeping the animal secure and under control, in any case wherein an animal attacks, bites or injures a human being or another animal, the owner or custodian of the animal is in violation of this Code of Ordinances and such violation may be charged as a misdemeanor in accordance with Section 1.12.020 or alternatively as an administrative code violation under Chapter 1.13.
C. Any person who violates Section 6.20.060 (Violation of Quarantine) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
CHAPTER 6.08. ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL
Sections:
6.08.010 Animal care.
6.08.020 Restraint of animals.
6.08.021 Leash-free dog area.
6.08.030 Public nuisance.
6.08.040 Interference with highways.
6.08.050 Animals and fowl at large.
6.08.060 Biting animals.
6.08.070 Keeping of bees unlawful.
6.08.080 Bees--Public nuisance.
6.08.090 Disposal of dead animals.
6.08.100 Animal waste.
6.08.110 Service animals.
6.08.120 Abandonment.
6.08.130 Police canine units--Protection of.
6.08.140 Construction.
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8 6.08.010 Animal care.
It is unlawful for the owners or persons having custody of any animal to permit, either willfully or through failure to exercise due care or control, any cruel acts upon said animal. Cruel acts are defined as follows:
A. To place, leave or expose, making accessible to animals, any poisonous substance; B. To have, keep, or harbor any animal which is infected with any dangerous or incurable or painfully disabling condition, except as provided hereinafter. All such diseased or disabled animals with an incurable ailment taken into custody of the city shall be transferred to the Poundmaster for impoundment. This section shall not apply to animals within veterinary hospitals or under the care of a veterinarian, or having been diagnosed with any common, incurable disease where impoundment or quarantine is not recommended by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine;
C. To fail, refuse or neglect to provide any animal in their charge or custody as owner or otherwise, with food, drink, shade or weatherproof housing facilities, or to carry any animal in or upon any vehicle in a cruel or inhumane manner;
D. To willfully, or maliciously kill, maim, disfigure, tease, torture, beat with a stick, chain, club or other
object, mutilate, burn, scald with any substance, over-drive or otherwise cruelly set upon any animal, except that a reasonable force may be employed to drive off vicious or trespassing animals;
E. To hobble livestock or other animals by means of chains which are composed of tempered or other permanent wire links;
F. To drive or work any animal in a cruel manner when such animal is unfit for such work; G. To promote, stage, hold, manage, conduct, carry on or attend any game, exhibition, contest, or fight in which one or more animals are engaged for the purpose of injuring, killing, maiming or destroying themselves or any other animal or person; H. No person or business shall give away any live vertebrate animal as a prize for, or as an inducement to enter, any contest, game or other competition, or as an inducement to enter a place of amusement or offer such vertebrate as an incentive to enter into any business agreement whereby the offer was for the purpose of attracting trade; I. No person shall keep upon any premises, any animals, including any fowl or household pets in a foul, offensive, obnoxious, filthy or unsanitary condition.
6.08.020 Restraint of animals.
A. Any person owning or having charge, custody, care or control of any animal (except cats) kept or harbored in the city shall confine such animal exclusively upon such owner's premises, except when otherwise properly restrained as hereinafter provided, or unless pursuant to Section 6.08.021 below.
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9 B. No person shall allow or permit any animal (except cats that are spayed or neutered and currently licensed by the City) to run at large, or be pastured, herded, staked, or tied in or on any public alley, street sidewalk, vacant lot, school grounds, or other public place belonging to or under the control of the city or in such a way as to trespass in any manner upon any of the aforesaid public places.
C. No person shall permit any animal (except cats that are spayed or neutered and currently licensed by the City) to be at large or to go or be upon the premises owned or occupied by any other person in the city without said person's consent.
D. All dogs shall be kept under restraint at all times, otherwise they will be classed as running at large.
E. Any animal (except cats that are spayed or neutered and currently licensed by the City) permitted to be at large or trespassing upon private premises or public property in violation of this section shall be deemed prima facie to be under the control of the animal’s owner and is declared to be a public nuisance and menace to public health and safety, and shall be seized and impounded as provided in this title.
F. No owners shall fail to exercise proper care and control of their animals, (except cats) to prevent them from becoming a public nuisance. Excessive continuous or untimely barking, or other noise, molesting passersby, chasing vehicles, habitually attacking other domestic animals, trespassing upon private property in such manner as to damage property, shall be deemed a public nuisance.
G. Every female dog or cat in heat shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure in such manner that such female dog or cat cannot come into contact with another animal except for planned breeding.
H. No persons shall keep or permit to be kept on their premises any wild, exotic, or vicious animal for display or for exhibition purposes, whether gratuitously or for a fee. This section shall not be construed so as to apply to a permitted zoological garden, commercial animal establishment, theatrical exhibit or circus as defined in Section 6.04.010, except that no theatrical exhibit or act shall be held in which animals are encouraged to perform through the use of chemical, electrical, or mechanical devices.
I. No person shall keep or permit to be kept any wild animal as a pet.
6.08.021 Leash-free dog area.
The city of Exeter has created a designated fenced area, located at 136 S.F Street, City of Exeter, where dogs will be allowed to be off leash, notwithstanding the prohibitions contained in Section 6.08.020 and in this Chapter. The following rules and regulations shall apply to the use of said off-leash area by owners and their dogs:
1. Owners are legally responsible for their dog(s) and any injuries caused by their dog(s).
Use of the dog area is at owner's risk.
2. No dog(s) under the age of four months shall be allowed in an off-leash dog area.
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10 3. All dogs must have current vaccinations as required in this Code.
4. All dogs must be licensed. All licenses must be on the dogs' collar, and the collar must be on the dog at all times.
5. No dog(s) in heat are allowed within the off-leash dog area.
6. Owners may not have more than three dogs with them in the off-leash dog area at any given time.
7. Dogs shall be escorted to and from the off-leash area on a leash which does not exceed six feet in length.
8. Owners are responsible for the immediate removal of fecal matter deposited in the off-leash area by their dog(s). All feces must be properly disposed of in the receptacles provided within the off-leash area.
9. No aggressive dogs are allowed within the off-leash dog area. A dog displaying aggressive behavior to people or dogs is required to immediately leave the park for that day.
10. No children under the age of ten are allowed in the off-leash dog area. Children ages ten—fourteen must be accompanied by an adult.
11. Sports activities, bicycles, picnics, etc., are not permitted in the off-leash dog area.
12. The city of Exeter Animal Control, Code Enforcer, and Police Officer shall have the right to enter an off-leash dog area and enforce all animal control regulations by the authority given to them under Title 6 the Exeter Municipal Code.
13. Violators of the above-stated rules may be removed from the park and park privileges may be suspended.
14. The city of Exeter reserves the right to close the off-leash dog areas.
15. Dogs shall not be left unattended in the off-leash dog area. Handler must be with the dog(s) at all times.
16. The city of Exeter can make special reservations for events and/activities such as shot clinics and/or agility competitions, etc.
6.08.030 Public nuisance.
It is declared a public nuisance for any animal, except cats that are spayed or neutered or currently licensed by the City, to run at large or to be on property other than that of the owner of the animal, without the property owner's consent.
A. Wherever any animal control officer or peace officer finds a public nuisance to exist within the meaning of this chapter, they shall notify the owner of the animal by registered mail that the owner shall either abate said nuisance within ten days or show cause why said nuisance should not be summarily abated.
B. If said nuisance is not abated and no show of cause is made, the animal control officer may then
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11 issue a citation to the owner of the animal or may impound the animal which is creating the nuisance. Any animal so impounded shall be taken to the City Animal Shelter.
C. In lieu of acting under divisions A. or B. above, the Poundmaster may determine that any at large cat that has not been spayed or neutered may be seized by an animal control officer or captured in a humane manner by a private citizen and submitted to the Animal Care Center to be neutered or spayed and vaccinated. After being altered the cat may then be released in the area where it was found at the discretion of the animal control services division operating such a spay/neuter and release program as a means to help control the community cat population. acting under the authority of this section shall be at the discretion of the Poundmaster.
6.08.040 Interference with highways.
It is unlawful for the owner of a dog to allow or permit the dog to attack pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles or other users of the public highways.
6.08.050 Animals and fowl at large.
In addition to household pets, no person shall allow or permit any other animals or fowl, except cats that are spayed or neutered or currently licensed by the City, to run at large upon any public street or place, or to trespass upon the property of another. This provision shall not be construed as permitting the running at large of any household pets who are restricted by the provisions of this title, or by any law applicable thereto.
6.08.060 Biting animals.
It is unlawful for any person to suffer, or permit any dog, cat or other animal owned, harbored or controlled by him, to inflict upon any human being a bite that penetrates the skin while the person bitten is on any public place, or legally upon any private property. The person bitten may request the animal control officer to initiate criminal proceedings against such other person by submitting a signed, written complaint.
6.08.070 Keeping of bees unlawful.
It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any individual or entity to bring, have, keep, or maintain, within the city, at any time between the first day of June and the first day of October, in any year, any swarm or swarms, colony or colonies of honeybees.
6.08.080 Bees--Public nuisance.
Any swarm or swarms, colony or colonies of honeybees so brought, had, kept or maintained, within the city at any time between the first day of June and the first day of October in any year, shall constitute a public nuisance.
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A. Except as provided in subsection (B) of this section, removal and disposal of dead animals from public property will be done by the animal control officer.
B. Removal and disposal of dead animals from private property within the city limits will be done upon request of the owner, occupant or resident of the property. The fee for this service shall be set by resolution of the city council. The owner or person in charge of any dead animal shall pay the fee. The animal control officer shall not be required to remove and dispose of dead dogs from state highways or from state property or federal property within the city.
C. Upon learning that the body of a dead animal has not been disposed of in a safe and sanitary manner the animal control officer shall remove and dispose of said carcass immediately. The owner, occupant, or resident of the property shall be billed the applicable fee and the cost of the animal control officer responding to the incident.
6.08.100 Animal waste.
The owners of any animal shall be responsible for the removal of any excreta deposited by their animal(s) on public walks, recreation areas, or private property.
6.08.110 Service animals.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no service animal trained to work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability shall be confined, impounded, or humanely terminated in the absence of evidence that such dog has been exposed to rabies unless the master of such dog:
A. Fails to keep the dog safely confined to the premises of the master; or B. Fails to keep the dog vaccinated against rabies.
6.08.120 Abandonment.
It is unlawful for any person to abandon any animal within the city. In addition to any fines imposed by law, any person violating this section shall bear full costs and expenses incurred by the city in the care of said abandoned animal and shall reimburse to the city all said costs set annually by resolution of the City Council.
6.08.130 Police canine units--Protection of.
It is unlawful for any person to willfully or maliciously torture, tease, torment, beat, kick, strike, mutilate, injure, disable or kill any dog used by the city police department, or any other law enforcement agency while engaged in mutual aid assistance to this city, or the designated December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
13 handlers of such animals, while any such dog is in the performance of the functions or duties of the police department or other law enforcement agency, or to willfully interfere with or obstruct any such dog while it is being used in the performance of any of the duties or functions of the department or other law enforcement agency.
6.08.140 Construction.
No provisions of this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any act made unlawful by any general law of the state of California, but said chapter is intended to be supplemental thereto.
CHAPTER 6.12. DOGS AND CATS
Sections:
6.12.010 Limitation of number of cats and dogs.
6.12.020 Excessive noise.
6.12.030 License required.
6.12.040 Licensing exceptions.
6.12.050 Issuance of license and tag.
6.12.060 Licenses--Original license--Time limits.
6.12.070 Vaccination requirement for licenser.
6.12.080 Term of license.
6.12.090 License fees--Dogs or cats.
6.12.100 License fee exemption.
6.12.110 Delinquent penalties.
6.12.120 Extension of time--Dogs or cats too ill to be vaccinated.
6.12.130 Replacing lost or stolen tags.
6.12.140 License transferable.
6.12.150 Affixing license tag.
6.12.160 Improper affixing of tags.
6.12.170 Removal of tag.
6.12.180 Display of tag.
6.12.190 Licensing and microchipping impounded animals.
6.12.200 Spay/neuter compliance for shelter animals.
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14 6.12.010 Limitation of number of cats and dogs.
No person shall keep, harbor or maintain upon his premises within the city more than a total of four cats and/or dogs combined over the age of four months unless said person comes within one of the following conditions:
A. Upon reasonable showing of necessity to the animal control officer, a person may be permitted to keep a fifth cat or dog for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days. This time may be authorized to be extended for a verifiable temporary fostering commitment, at the City’s discretion.
B. A person who had on or before the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title five or more licensed dogs and/or cats in the city shall be required to obtain a yearly kennel permit.
Kennel permit requirements are listed in Chapter 6.28 and shall apply whether or not the person is maintaining the kennel for commercial purposes. the kennel permit fee shall be set annually by resolution of the City Council.
C. The permit will be for a calendar year, or any
part thereof in which the permit is required, with the permit fee renewal due and payable on January 1st of each year.
D. Effective March 1, 2026 the City will not issue kennel permits to locations that have not previously been issued a kennel permit within the prior three years. This prohibition on new kennel permits shall not apply to kennel permits for commercially operated kennels established after this date in a land use zone that allows such usage under the City Zoning Ordinance and the kennel has complied with all other applicable zoning requirements.
6.12.020 Excessive noise.
A. It is unlawful and declared to be a public nuisance for the owner of a dog or other animal to allow it to make loud or disturbing noises without provocation, including, but not limited to, excessive barking, howling, whining, or making any other noise that reasonably disturbs the comfort, quiet, or use of neighboring property, provided that the owner of the animal has been made aware of the disturbance.
B. Violations of this ordinance shall be enforced as follows:
1. The designated animal control officer or other city official or employee, referred to herein as "enforcement officer" may issue a criminal infraction, administrative citation or administrative enforcement order pursuant to the municipal code, or commence any other type of injunctive relief authorized by law if the enforcement officer has determined that a violation of this ordinance has occurred after an investigation. The owner of the animal may appeal any violation by any means permitted by applicable law, such as requesting an administrative appeal hearing if the enforcement officer issued an administrative citation.
2. The following rules shall apply to complaints of excessive noise by animals:
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15 a. Evidence of a violation includes, but is not limited to, personal observations of the enforcement officer, statements of witnesses, recordings of the noise, and admissions by the owner of the animal.
b. The enforcement officer has the discretion to issue a warning in instances where the enforcement officer has determined that a violation is unlikely to occur again, or the owner of the animal has agreed to take steps to mitigate future incidents of loud or excessive noise. c. Animal Services may suspend the applicable penalty for violation when the owner of the animal, in a written agreement of the city, takes steps to mitigate violations and the owner agrees to prevent additional complaints for specified periods. Any suspension of a penalty shall be in writing, and the penalty shall be reinstated if the mitigation steps are not successful.
6.12.030 License required.
Every owner of a dog or cat within the incorporated area of the city, shall secure a license from the Poundmaster, or their designated agent, for each such dog or cat over four months of age within the time limits set forth in this chapter. It is unlawful for any owner to fail to secure said license in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
6.12.040 Licensing exceptions.
The provisions of this chapter requiring the licensing of dogs and cats shall not apply to the following:
A. A license need not be secured for a dog or cat which is temporarily brought into the incorporated area of the city by a nonresident. If the dog or cat remains in the city for a period longer than thirty (30) days, unless otherwise excluded from this requirement by the City it must wear a current license tag from its' place of residence; B. Dogs or cats brought into the incorporated area of the city exclusively for the purpose of entering the animal in any show or exhibition, and which are actually entered in and kept at such show or exhibition;
C. Dogs or cats on sale in duly licensed pet shops, or commercial animal establishments; D. Dogs or cats under the ownership, custody, or control of the owner of a commercial animal establishment duly licensed under the provisions of Chapter 6.28, or his duly authorized employee or agent when such dogs or cats are removed from the premises for any reason, shall wear an identification tag attached to their collar, which shall bear the name and address of the licensed operation. A dog or cat bearing such identification shall be treated in all respects as any other dog or cat in the event of its escape and subsequent impoundment.
6.12.050 Issuance of license and tag.
A. Application for a license required by this chapter shall be filed with the Poundmaster, or their designated agent on a form prescribed by the Poundmaster. Upon payment of the December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
16 required fee and upon compliance with the other requirements of this chapter, the Poundmaster shall issue a license. The license form shall contain a brief description of the dog or cat including the name, age, sex, color and breed of the dog or cat, and if the animal is altered or unaltered, and the name and address of the owner. The license shall contain a serial number, the expiration date of the license and such other information as the Poundmaster may determine. The poundmaster shall keep a copy of the license form on file in their office and the license form shall be open to public inspection. With each license issued, the Poundmaster shall also issue a tag made of some durable material. Said tag shall bear the words "City of Exeter," serial number of the license, and such other information as the poundmaster may determine.
Tags issued for animals exempted from vaccination under Section 6.12.120 shall bear a distinguishing mark.
B. Any person procuring an animal license without a valid rabies vaccination for reason of redeeming an impounded animal or to clear a citation shall make payment to the Poundmaster of those fees provided in this chapter, as adopted from time to time by resolution of the city council. A rabies vaccination must be obtained for the animal and proof of such vaccination shall be sent to the Poundmaster within thirty (30) days of the purchase of the license before the license tag is issued. If rabies vaccination has not been completed within this period of time, a delinquent penalty shall be paid to the Poundmaster before the license tag is issued and the animal may be subject to impoundment by the Poundmaster until proof of rabies vaccination is provided to the Poundmaster.
6.12.060 Licenses--Original license--Time limits.
A. An owner of a dog or cat shall secure a license for their dog or cat within thirty (30) days after they acquire ownership of the dog or cat. However, if a dog or cat is less than four months of age when the owner acquires it, the owner shall secure a license for the dog or cat within thirty (30) days after the animal reaches four months of age.
B. Any person who enters the city intending to reside in the city beyond a period of thirty (30) days, and who has brought a dog or cat with them from outside the city, shall secure a license for the dog or cat within thirty (30) days after the person first enters the city.
6.12.070 Vaccination requirement for licenser.
A. It is unlawful for any person owning, harboring, or having the care, custody or possession of any dog or cat over the age of four (4) months to keep or maintain such animal in any place in the city, or except as provided in by state or local law, unless such dog or cat has been vaccinated as provided herein.
B. The Poundmaster shall not issue a license for a dog or cat unless the owner of the dog or cat presents for filing a certificate signed by a veterinarian showing that said dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies which indicates that the period of time elapsing from the date of the vaccination to the date of expiration of the license does not exceed thirty-six (36) months.
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17 California Health and Safety Code, when injected at three months of age or older with a rabies vaccine approved by the California Department of Health. Animals over one year of age that have had a previous vaccine, may be vaccinated for thirty-six (36) months.
C. The vaccination shall be performed by a duly licensed veterinarian, and after vaccinating any dog or cat owned by a resident of Exeter, shall sign a certificate in triplicate containing the following information:
1. The type of vaccination used;
2. The date of the vaccination;
3. The breed, age, color and sex of the vaccinated dog or cat;
4. The manufacturer and serial number of the vaccine used;
5. The name and address of the owner of the dog or cat;
6. Name of the animal;
7. If spayed or neutered and the date.
D. The veterinarian shall immediately present two copies of the original vaccination certificate, containing two copies, to the owner of the dog or cat, and shall deliver within thirty (30) days, the third copy to the Poundmaster.
6.12.080 Term of license.
Dog and cat licenses shall be issued on each succeeding anniversary date of the original license. A license shall expire one year from the date of issue, except when the performance of the rabies vaccination expires prior to that date. A new license anniversary date will begin upon renewal of the rabies vaccination.
6.12.090 License fees--Dogs or cats.
The Poundmaster shall collect a fee for dog and cat licensing.
A. This subsection applies only to dogs or cats which have not been spayed or neutered.
1. The annual license fee for each dog or cat so described in subsection (A) of this section shall be set by resolution of the city council on an annual basis in an amount to be recommended by the Poundmaster.
2. The owner of an unaltered dog or cat will have the option of paying the altered license fee if they place a deposit for the estimated cost of spaying or neutering with the Poundmaster at the time they obtain a license. This deposit shall be forfeited if the operation is not performed within thirty (30) days unless an extension of time is granted by the Poundmaster.
B. This subsection applies only to dogs or cats which have been spayed or neutered, or which are unable to bear or produce offspring for physical or medical reasons.
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18 1. A certificate from a licensed veterinarian that the dog or cat comes within one of the provisions in subsection (B) of this section shall accompany the license form along with the fees set forth in this section.
2. The annual license fee for each dog or cat so described in subsection (B) of this section shall be set by resolution of the city council on an annual basis in an amount to be recommended by the Poundmaster.
6.12.100 License fee exemption.
A. Any other provision of this chapter notwithstanding, no charge shall be made for licenses issued for the following:
1. Dogs trained to aide blind, deaf or disabled;
2. Dogs used by any governmental agency for the purpose of law enforcement;
3. All dogs raised and/or trained for the above purposes.
B. Proof of such use or training shall be provided by the applicant at the time of license application in a form satisfactory to the Poundmaster.
6.12.110 Delinquent penalties.
In addition to any fees described in this chapter, the Poundmaster shall collect a delinquent penalty in an amount set by resolution of the city council on an annual basis to be recommended by the Poundmaster, under the following circumstances:
A. A license is not renewed within thirty (30) days of the expiration date; B. Puppies or kittens are not licensed within thirty (30) days after reaching four months of age;
C. Any dog or cat brought into this city, except those temporarily located in the city as described in Section 6.12.040, which is not licensed within thirty (30) days; D. A person acquiring possession of a dog or cat over four months of age does not license it within thirty (30) days of taking possession.
6.12.120 Extension of time--Dogs or cats too ill to be vaccinated.
A. If a dog or cat is too ill to be vaccinated against rabies at the time that the time limits set forth in Sections 6.12.050 or 6.12.060 expire, then the date for securing the dog or cat license is extended until thirty (30) days after the date on which the animal is well enough to be vaccinated, and no delinquent penalties shall be charged for issuance of the animal license during said thirty (30) day period. However, an extension of time shall not be granted pursuant to this section unless the application for the license is accompanied by a certificate signed by a December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
19 veterinarian setting forth facts which show that the dog or cat comes within the provisions of this section.
B. The Poundmaster shall not license any dog or cat if the owner presents a certificate from a licensed veterinarian, issued within the preceding sixty (60) days, stating that in their opinion, the rabies vaccination would be likely to seriously injure the dog or cat. Any dog or cat so excepted from rabies vaccination shall be restricted to the house or enclosed property of the owner or person in possession of the animal except when held under control or restraint by such person. Any violation thereof by the owner or person in possession of such dog or cat is unlawful.
6.12.130 Replacing lost or stolen tags.
Whenever a tag issued for the then current year has been stolen or lost, the owner of the animal for which the tag was issued may, upon the payment of a fee in an amount which shall be set by resolution of the city council, obtain a replacement tag for the animal. Fees for replacement tags shall be set on an annual basis upon recommended by the Poundmaster.
6.12.140 License transferable.
The license and tag issued pursuant to this chapter may be transferred when the ownership of the dog or cat is transferred. The new owner or the previous owner of the dog or cat shall notify the Poundmaster in writing of the change in ownership of the dog or cat, and the name and address of the new owner. If such written notice is not given, the Poundmaster shall send all required notices concerning said dog or cat to the person whose name and address are on file with the Poundmaster.
6.12.150 Affixing license tag.
A current license tag issued pursuant to this chapter shall be securely fastened to a collar or harness which must be worn at all times.
6.12.160 Improper affixing of tags.
It is unlawful for any person to attach a license tag required by this chapter to the collar of any animal except the animal for which it was issued.
6.12.170 Removal of tag.
It is unlawful for any person to remove from a dog or cat, without authority from the owner, and except in cases of medical emergency involving that animal, any collar, harness, or other device to which is attached a license tag or to remove such tag therefrom.
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It is unlawful for any person to refuse to show the Poundmaster, any animal control officer, or any peace officer, on request, the license certificate and the tag for any dog or cat kept or remaining within their home or upon any enclosed premises under their immediate control.
6.12.190 Licensing and microchipping impounded animals.
A. The Poundmaster shall not release an unlicensed animal to its owner or sell an unlicensed animal to any person who resides in the city, unless the owner or purchaser, respectively, secures the required license, and pays any fees and penalties required. The Poundmaster shall not release an animal from the Animal Care Center that is not microchipped to its owner or transfer ownership of an animal to any person until a microchip has been implanted in the animal. The owner of the animal is solely responsible for all costs associated with microchip implantation.
B. The Poundmaster shall not release to the owner or purchaser any dog whose license has been revoked after a hearing pursuant to Section 6.16.010 to 6.16.090, except in those instances when the hearing officer has determined the bite, attack, or injury was the result of improper or negligent training, handling, or maintenance, and the owner of the dog is in compliance with the conditions required by the hearing officer.
6.12.200 Spay/neuter compliance for shelter animals.
A. A spay or neuter deposit will be required upon the purchase of any unaltered dog or cat from the City Animal Care Center pursuant to Food and Agriculture Code 30503. Said fee shall be deposited by City into a fund to provide low cost spay or neuter surgery of future shelter animals. The fee shall be refunded if the owner provides proof the animal was altered within thirty (30) business days from the date the animal is redeemed or adopted or as otherwise allowed below in subsection (B), otherwise the fee becomes non-refundable.
B. Any dog or cat, over four (4) months of age, that is redeemed or adopted from the City Animal Care Center shall be spayed or neutered prior to release from the facility. For animals less than four months old, they shall be required to be spayed or neutered within thirty (30) days of reaching four months of age. An extension of time to perform surgery may be granted by the Poundmaster if a veterinarian provides a medical determination that the surgery cannot be performed as scheduled and must be postponed.
CHAPTER 6.16. DANGEROUS OR VICIOUS ANIMALS
Sections:
6.16.010 Purpose.
6.16.020 Keeping dangerous/vicious animals prohibited.
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6.16.030 Procedure to determine if an animal is dangerous/vicious and impound notice.
6.16.040 Conduct of hearing.
6.16.050 Hearing decision.
6.16.060 Disposition of a dangerous/vicious animal.
6.16.070 Finding of improper or negligent training, handling or maintenance.
6.16.080 Violations for maintaining a dangerous/vicious animal.
6.16.010 Purpose.
This chapter is adopted and enforced as a local program for the control of potentially dangerous or vicious dogs as authorized by California Food and Agriculture Code, Section 31683.
6.16.020 Keeping dangerous/vicious animals prohibited.
It is unlawful for a person to keep a dangerous/vicious animal as the term is defined in Section
6.04.010. Any animal which has been found to be dangerous or vicious pursuant to the ordinance code of the city, or of this county, or any other county or city pursuant to any state statute, shall be presumed to be dangerous or vicious.
6.16.030 Procedure to determine if an animal is dangerous/vicious and impound notice.
A. The animal control officer may determine an animal to be dangerous or vicious whenever the animal control officer has received evidence that the animal has attacked in an aggressive manner, bitten, or caused injury to any human or caused the death or serious injury of a domestic animal. Animal control officers shall consider the circumstances of the attack, bite, or injury, before determining whether an animal is dangerous or vicious. The investigating officer may determine that an animal is not dangerous or vicious if the animal was provoked prior to causing an injury or the circumstances indicate the animal was not acting in an aggressive manner when the injury occurred. If a person is injured or an animal is seriously injured or killed by an animal that was at large at the time of the incident the animal control officer may presume the animal that caused the injury is dangerous or vicious. Upon such declaration, the animal control officer shall have the authority to impound the animal pursuant to Chapter 6.24.
If the owner or person responsible for the animal is known when it is impounded, then Animal Services shall provide the notice described in subsection (B) below either before or after the animal is impounded. Notice may be sent by mail, personally delivered, or posted at the owner’s residence. For the terms of this section the term "Serious injury" includes but is not limited to any physical injury caused by an animal attack that results in any of the following:
puncture wounds; broken bones; loss of blood; or lacerations.
B. If the owner of the animal declared to be dangerous or vicious pursuant to subsection (A) is not known when the animal is impounded but the animal is wearing a license tag or December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
microchip, the animal control officer shall notify the licensed owner within two (2) business days of impoundment that the animal has been declared dangerous or vicious. Notice to the owner may be sent by mail, personally delivered, or posted at the owner’s residence. At the time of impoundment of an unlicensed dog declared to be dangerous or vicious under this Section, if Animal Services knows who the owner of the dog is and the address of the owner, then Animal Services shall provide the owner the same notice to the owner with all of the items stated below. The notice shall also include the following:
1. A statement of the facts upon which the declaration was based;
2. Notification that the owner has a right to an administrative hearing to review the animal control officer's determination pursuant to Section 6.16.050;
3. Notification that, unless a request for an appeal before the hearing officer is received within ten (10) business days of impoundment, the animal will be disposed of in a humane manner; and
4. A copy of the text of Municipal Code Chapter 6.16 and Chapter 6.24. No such notice is required if the animal is not wearing a license tag. The notice, if required by this section, shall be delivered to the animal's owner personally or posted in a conspicuous location at the owner's known address or the address provided in the license application.
C. The owner of an animal declared to be dangerous or vicious pursuant to subsection (A) and impounded pursuant to Section 6.24.030 may, within ten (10) business days of impoundment, request a hearing by the hearing officer to review the animal control officer's determination that the animal is dangerous or vicious, and pay the applicable hearing fee and advance deposit set by Resolution of the City Council, for the purposes of covering the administrative hearing costs and care and maintenance of the dog pending and during the hearing process. If no hearing is requested within this time period, then the Poundmaster will destroy the animal in a humane manner.
D. When the owner of the animal requests a hearing, and pays the applicable hearing fee and deposit, the animal control officer shall consult with the hearing officer, set a date and time for such a hearing, and send a notice thereof by regular mail at least five (5) business days before such date to the owner at the address set forth on his or her request. The owner seeking the hearing may request to have the hearing date rescheduled if they are not available at the scheduled date. The hearing may be rescheduled once or more at the discretion of the hearing officer. Requests must be made prior to the date of the hearing and will not be accepted unless the owner also pays the City's costs of maintaining the animal at the applicable rate set by City Council from the impoundment date to the rescheduled date of the hearing at the time the request to reschedule the hearing is made.
E. Although advance deposit of fees may be deferred upon a showing of serious financial hardship at the time of filing the appeal the payment of all applicable fees and animal care and maintenance costs during impoundment will be required after the hearing if the determination by Animal Services is not reversed, and/or as set forth in Section 6.16.050.
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6.16.040 Conduct of hearing.
A. The hearing shall be conducted before a hearing officer. Animal Services shall send notice of this hearing to any victims bitten, attacked or injured by the animal, and to any known witnesses of such bite, attack, or injury.
B. The hearing shall be open to the public and shall be recorded by audio or through a shorthand reporter, at the hearing officer’s option. The owner may be represented by a representative of their choosing. The hearing officer shall hear all pertinent evidence offered by all interested persons. The technical rules of evidence shall not be applicable to the hearing, except that the hearing officer's decision may not be based wholly on hearsay evidence. The owner and the Animal Services representative shall each have the right to call and examine witnesses; to introduce exhibits; to cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues at the hearing even though the matter was not covered in the direct examination; to impeach any witness regardless of which party first called him or her to testify, to rebut the evidence against him or her. If the owner does not testify on his or her behalf, he or she may be called and examined as if under cross-examination, except where criminal charges are pending against the owner or if it is possible that such charges may be brought against the owner. All persons testifying may be recorded, either through audio recorder or through a shorthand reporter, at the hearing officer's option, and persons so testifying shall be informed of such recording. The hearing officer shall keep a log of the testimony and documentary evidence received during the hearing. Copies of all documentary evidence submitted to the hearing officer shall be retained by Animal Services until all appeal periods have elapsed.
C. Any animal which, while at large, has attacked, bitten, or caused injury to a human being or caused a serious injury or the death of another animal or has been declared dangerous or vicious by the animal control officer after an investigation into an incident, is presumed to be dangerous or vicious and the burden is on the owner to present evidence that the animal is not dangerous or vicious.
D. In making a determination that an animal is or is not dangerous or vicious, evidence of the following shall be considered (not in any specific order of preference):
1. Any previous history of the animal attacking, biting or causing injury to a human being or other animal; however, the lack of any such history shall not be the sole grounds for a determination that the animal is not dangerous or vicious;
2. The nature and extent of injuries inflicted, and the number of victims involved;
3. The place where the bite, attack or injury occurred;
4. The presence or absence of any provocation for the bite, attack or injury;
5. The extent to which property has been damaged or destroyed;
6. Whether the animal exhibits any characteristics of being trained for fighting or attack or other evidence to show such training or fighting;
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8. Whether the animal can be effectively trained to change its temperament or behavior;
9. The manner in which the animal has been maintained by its owner or custodian;
10. Any other relevant evidence concerning the maintenance of the animal, including but not limited to evidence that animal's license had been revoked on a prior occasion or the owner was required to partake in training pursuant to Section 6.16.070, or meet other obligations concerning previous findings of negligent training, handling, or maintenance; and
11. Any other relevant evidence regarding the ability of the owner or custodian to protect the public safety in the future if the animal is permitted to remain in the city.
E. This section is an administrative hearing procedure established by the City under California Food and Agriculture Code section 31621. Any and all hearings held pursuant to this chapter of the Municipal Code shall be a hearing held pursuant to Section 31621.
6.16.050 Hearing decision.
A. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer may determine:
1. That the animal is not a dangerous or vicious animal and should be returned to its owner. Upon such finding the hearing officer has discretion to determine whether the applicable impound and appeal fees should be waived if the hearing officer determines that the animal should not have been impounded at the time of the incident. The hearing officer may order that the fees shall be required to be paid as a condition of the animal being returned if the hearing officer determines the circumstances of the incident supported the conclusion by the animal control officer that the animal was dangerous or vicious when it was impounded.
2. That the evidence presented at the hearing is insufficient to determine that the animal is or is not dangerous or vicious, but there is sufficient evidence to determine that the attack, bite or injury was the result of improper or negligent training, handling or maintenance and that the license should be revoked and a provisional license be issued while the owner and dog undertake training and educational requirements pursuant to the provisions of Section
6.16.070.
3. That the animal is a dangerous or vicious animal and it should be humanely destroyed no sooner than the tenth (10th) business day following the mailing of notice of the hearing officer's decision, pursuant to Section 6.16.060(C).
B. The decision of the hearing officer shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally to the owner or mailed to him or her by regular mail at the address appearing on the request for hearing. A copy of the decision shall be mailed to the animal control officer. If the decision concludes that the animal is dangerous or vicious, the decision shall include the following notification:
“This decision is final. The animal's owner may seek judicial review of this decision by filing an appeal with the Tulare County Superior Court, pursuant to Municipal Code Section
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you must also notify City Animal Services in writing by serving notice of your appeal by personal service during regular business hours or by First Class Mail, postage prepaid, at:
City of Exeter Animal Services, 100 N. C Street, P.O. Box 237, Exeter, CA 93221 An appeal must be filed within five (5) days after your receipt of this decision. If no such petition is filed and timely service is not made of an appeal within ten (10) business days of the date this decision is mailed to you, City of Exeter Animal Services will order the destruction of the animal in a humane manner.”
C. The decision of the hearing officer shall be considered the final decision. Either the City or the animal's owner may seek judicial review of the hearing officer's decision by filing an appeal with the Tulare County Superior Court, pursuant to the applicable provisions of California Food and Agriculture Code section 31622. The party seeking judicial review is responsible for the costs of preparing the administrative record.
6.16.060 Disposition of a dangerous/vicious animal.
A. It is unlawful for any person to own, possess, harbor or keep any animal declared to be dangerous or vicious.
B. Any animal declared to be dangerous or vicious, if not already impounded, shall be immediately surrendered to the animal control officer, failure to surrender an animal that has been declared dangerous or vicious, is a separate violation of this code, and it is the duty of the animal control officer to take up and impound any such animal.
C. Any animal declared to be dangerous or vicious shall be humanely destroyed. The animal control officer shall sign an order authorizing the destruction of the animal immediately upon occurrence of any of the following:
1. Expiration of ten (10) business days from the date of impoundment without receipt by the animal control officer of a request for appeal pursuant to Section 6.16.030(C);
2. Expiration of ten (10) business days from the mailing of a hearing officer's decision that the animal is dangerous pursuant to Section 6.16.050(A)(3), unless the owner has filed an action with the county superior court seeking judicial review pursuant to Section 6.16.050(C);
3. Expiration of ten (10) business days following the entry of an order by the Tulare County Superior Court upholding the decision of a hearing officer that the animal is dangerous or vicious.
6.16.070 Finding of improper or negligent training, handling or maintenance.
If it is determined by the hearing officer that the animal is not dangerous or vicious, but that the bite, attack or injury was the result of improper or negligent training, handling or maintenance, then the following conditions will be enforced:
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terms and conditions of the training and other tasks to be completed by the owner during such period;
B. The current license will be revoked, and a “provisional” dog license will be issued during the probationary period;
C. After submission of evidence to the animal control officer of successful completion of the probationary period, the dog shall be issued a current city dog license.
D. Any violation of the probation terms set forth by the hearing officer will result in immediate impoundment. Within ten (10) business days of such impoundment, the animal control officer shall set a hearing with the hearing officer for the purpose of making a new determination whether the animal is dangerous or vicious and shall notify the animal's owner of such hearing. All of the evidence of the previous hearing or hearings as well as new evidence regarding the violation of the probation terms shall be considered by the hearing officer. The hearing shall be conducted in the manner specified in Section 6.16.040. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer may either establish new provisional license requirements or determine that the animal is dangerous or vicious.
6.16.080 Violations for maintaining a dangerous/vicious animal.
The owner or custodian of an animal is deemed responsible for the acts committed by that animal when the owner or custodian fails to comply with legal requirements for keeping the animal secure and under control. In any case wherein an animal attacks, bites or injures a human being or another animal, then the owner or custodian of the animal is in violation of this Code and such violation may be charged as a misdemeanor in accordance with Section 1.12.020 or alternatively as an administrative code violation under Chapter 1.13.
CHAPTER 6.20. RABIES
Sections:
6.20.010 Application of chapter.
6.20.020 Animal showing signs of rabies.
6.20.030 Isolation of rabid animals and clinically suspected rabid animals.
6.20.040 Animals biting persons.
6.20.050 Animals in contact with rabid animals.
6.20.060 Violation of quarantine.
6.20.010 Application of chapter.
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This chapter shall be subject to provisions of Sections 121575-121710 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California dealing with rabies control as those statutes presently exist or are later modified. The municipal code shall only be enforced to the extent it is not preempted by state law.
6.20.020 Animal showing signs of rabies.
Whenever the owner of an animal observes or learns that such animal shows symptoms of rabies or acts in a manner that would lead to a reasonable suspicion that it may have rabies, such person shall immediately notify the Tulare County health officer. Said person shall thereafter allow the health officer or their representative to make an inspection or examination of said animal.
6.20.030 Isolation of rabid animals and clinically suspected rabid animals.
The owner of any rabid animal or clinically suspected rabid animal shall isolate the animal in strict confinement under proper care and under the observation of a veterinarian, in a pound, veterinary hospital, or other adequate facility in a manner approved by the health officer, and said animal shall not be killed or released from confinement for at least ten days after the onset of symptoms suggestive of rabies and until the health officer gives written authorization for the release of the animal, with the exception that such animal may be sacrificed with the permission of the health officer for the purpose of a laboratory examination for rabies using the fluorescent rabies antibody test in an approved public health laboratory.
6.20.040 Animals biting persons.
Whenever the owner of an animal has knowledge that such animal has bitten any person, the owner shall immediately report that fact to the county health officer and report the name and address of the person bitten and the time and place that such person was bitten. Upon order of the county health officer, the owner shall quarantine the animal for the period of time specified in Section 2606 of Title 17 of the California Administrative Code with regard to rabies areas, and shall allow the health officer or his representative to make inspections and examinations of the animal from time to time during such period. The county health officer shall quarantine said animal upon the premises of the owner. However, if the owner of the animal so desires, the county health officer shall place the animal in quarantine in a veterinary hospital or the Animal Care Center, at the expense of the owner, in lieu of quarantine of the animal on the premises of the owner. Quarantine shall be made by written notice delivered to the owner of said animal stating that the animal is quarantined and the instructions to be followed. If the quarantine is upon the premises of the owner of the animal, the animal shall be confined within a locked enclosure so constructed that the animal cannot escape or have contact with any other animal or human being other than the person responsible for its care or, at the discretion of the health officer, the animal may be kept under restraint by leash in charge of a responsible person, or under such restrictions as the health officer may prescribe. Said animal shall be kept in December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
quarantine until the health officer gives written authorization for the release of the animal from quarantine. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, such animal may be sacrificed with the permission of the health officer for the purpose of a laboratory examination for rabies using the fluorescent rabies antibody test in an approved public health laboratory.
6.20.050 Animals in contact with rabid animals.
Any animal of a species subject to rabies which has been bitten by a known rabid or suspected rabid animal or has been in intimate contact with a rabid or suspected rabid animal shall be quarantined by the owner in a place and manner approved by the health officer, for a period of six months or destroyed; provided, however, that the following alternatives are permitted in the case of dogs and cats: If the dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies within three years but not less than thirty (30) days with a rabies vaccine approved by the California Department of Health, or within one year but not less than thirty (30) days with an approved rabies vaccine, as those types of vaccines are defined in Section 2606 et seq., of Title 17 of the Code of Regulations, the dog or cat may be revaccinated in a manner approved by the health officer and quarantined in a place and manner approved by the health officer for a period of thirty (30) days. The provisions of Section 6.20.010 concerning quarantine shall also apply to the quarantine of animals pursuant to this section.
6.20.060 Violation of quarantine.
When any animal is quarantined by the county health officer, it is unlawful for the owner of the animal to violate the quarantine by removing said animal from the premises where it is quarantined, allowing it to run at large, destroying it without authorization from the health officer, concealing it from the health officer, or disobeying any of the quarantine restrictions which have been imposed by the health officer.
CHAPTER 6.22. TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN (TNR) PROGRAM FOR FERAL AND COMMUNITY CATS Sections:
6.22.010 Purpose.
6.22.020 Definitions.
6.22.030 Program Authorization.
6.22.040 Trapping and Handling.
6.22.050 Exemptions from Abandonment and Licensing Laws.
6.22.060 Caretaker Responsibilities.
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6.22.070 Enforcement and Nuisance Control.
6.22.080 No Interference.
6.22.010 Purpose.
The City of Exeter recognizes that unmanaged feral cat populations pose public health, environmental, and nuisance concerns. The City supports the humane reduction of these populations through a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, in partnership with animal care professionals and the community.
6.22.020 Definitions.
A. Feral Cat: A free-roaming cat that is not socialized to humans and typically lives outdoors without direct human supervision.
B. Community Cat: A feral or free-roaming cat that may or may not be cared for by one or more residents in a neighborhood.
C. TNR Program: A program in which feral or community cats are humanely trapped, sterilized, vaccinated, ear-tipped for identification, and returned to the location from which they were captured.
D. Caretaker: A person or group who provides regular food, water, or shelter to a community cat but does not necessarily claim ownership.
E. Ear-Tipping: The removal of the distal one-quarter of a cat’s left ear while under anesthesia, used to indicate sterilization and vaccination.
6.22.030 Program Authorization.
A. The City of Exeter authorizes the implementation of a TNR program to humanely manage feral and community cat populations. The program may be administered directly by the City or through an agreement with an animal control provider, other municipality, or nonprofit rescue organization.
B. Any person may participate in the TNR program provided they do so in accordance with this chapter and any rules issued by the administering agency.
6.22.040 Trapping and Handling.
A. Feral or community cats may be trapped using humane live traps only.
B. Trapping shall only occur for the purposes of sterilization, vaccination, or relocation if medically necessary.
C. Cats shall be returned to the original location unless the site is deemed unsafe or unsuitable by the animal control provider or veterinarian.
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6.22.050 Exemptions from Abandonment and Licensing Laws.
Cats that are ear-tipped and returned to the community as part of an approved TNR program shall not be considered abandoned or subject to licensing requirements under this Title.
6.22.060 Caretaker Responsibilities.
A. While not considered the legal owner, a caretaker who intentionally provides food or shelter to community cats is encouraged to:
1. Cooperate with sterilization efforts;
2. Ensure feeding does not attract vermin or create a public nuisance;
3. Avoid feeding during daytime hours in high-traffic areas.
B. Caretakers shall not be subject to fines or penalties for maintaining community cats in compliance with this chapter.
6.22.070 Enforcement and Nuisance Control.
A. Nothing in this chapter prohibits the City or its authorized agents from addressing situations where feral cats create verified public health hazards, destroy property, or pose a risk to wildlife.
B. In cases where nuisance complaints arise, the City may attempt mitigation with the caretaker or trap and relocate the animals if necessary.
6.22.080 No Interference.
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly:
A. Harm or kill an ear-tipped community cat participating in a TNR program; B. Remove an ear-tipped cat from its location without authorization; C. Release an unsterilized feral cat not part of an approved TNR program.
CHAPTER 6.24. IMPOUNDMENT.
Sections:
6.24.010 Impounding dogs without tags.
6.24.020 Impounding dogs with tags.
6.24.030 Impounding biting or attacking animals.
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6.24.040 Violation of quarantine.
6.24.050 Notice to owner of impounded licensed animal.
6.24.060 Redemption of impounded animals.
6.24.070 Fees for impounding and keeping animals.
6.24.080 Adoption or destruction of impounded animals wearing tags.
6.24.090 Adoption or destruction of impounded animals not wearing tags.
6.24.100 Sale of impounded animals--Receipts.
6.24.110 Duty of Poundmaster to accept stray and/or abandoned dogs and cats.
6.24.120 Dogs and cats at large--Private property.
6.24.130 Delivery of dogs and cats to Poundmaster by private persons.
6.24.140 Care of animals while impounded.
6.24.010 Impounding dogs without tags.
The Poundmaster, any animal control officer, and any peace officer, shall impound dogs which are not wearing the license or tag required by Section 6.12.050 and which are found running at large within the incorporated area of the city. When such a dog is impounded, it shall be delivered to the Poundmaster. All such dogs shall be impounded in the Animal Care Center.
6.24.020 Impounding dogs with tags.
The Poundmaster, any animal control officer, and any peace officer, shall impound dogs which are wearing the required license tag and which are found running at large within the incorporated area of the city, if the officer is unable to locate or notify the owner prior to impoundment of the dog. When such a dog is impounded, it shall be delivered to the Poundmaster. All such dogs shall be impounded in the Animal Care Center.
6.24.030 Impounding biting or attacking animals.
A. The Poundmaster, any animal control officer, and any peace officer, shall have the power to summarily and immediately impound a dog or other animal determined to be dangerous or vicious as stated in Chapter 6.16. The Poundmaster may enter and inspect private property to enforce the provisions of this section, provided such entry or inspection is conducted in a manner consistent with state and federal constitutional provisions. It is unlawful for any person to fail to surrender to the Poundmaster, any animal control officer, or any peace officer, upon demand, a dog or other animal which is being impounded pursuant to this section.
B. Any dog or other animal impounded pursuant to this section may be permanently identified by the Poundmaster by means of photo identification and license number prior to release from impound or confinement.
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C. The animal control officer and the owner of the animal impounded pursuant to this section, in addition to complying with this chapter and Chapter 6.16 shall also observe the provisions of Chapter 6.20 (pertaining to quarantine of animals suspected of being rabid).
6.24.040 Violation of quarantine.
It is unlawful for any person to suffer or permit any dog, cat, animal or household pet owned, harbored or controlled by them to violate any written quarantine notice. Any person who violates such written notice shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
6.24.050 Notice to owner of impounded licensed animal.
Within two (2) business days after an animal which is wearing a license tag is impounded under this chapter, the Poundmaster shall mail a notice of the impounding to the owner at the address shown on the application for the license which is on file with the Poundmaster, and advise the owner of the procedure whereby he or she may apply to regain custody of the animal. The owner of an animal declared vicious or dangerous pursuant to Section 6.16.030 shall be notified pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 6.16.
6.24.060 Redemption of impounded animals.
A. The owner of any animal impounded, other than pursuant to Section 6.24.030 and Chapter 6.16, may, except as otherwise provided by law, redeem the animal at any time prior to its transfer, adoption, or destruction, and must do so in compliance with subsection (C) below.
B. The owner of any animal impounded pursuant to Section 6.24.030 may only redeem the animal in compliance with. However, all applicable impound fees shall be applied and must be resolved in order for the animal to be redeemed.
C. A person desiring to redeem an animal shall deliver to the Poundmaster an application for redemption and a statement in a form prescribed by the Poundmaster which shall contain a description of the animal to be redeemed, the name and address of the claimant, and the statement that he or she is the owner of the animal to be redeemed. If the Poundmaster determines that the animal may be redeemed pursuant to Subsection (A) or (B) above, the Poundmaster shall issue to such person a written statement containing the name and address of the claimant, a description of the animal redeemed, the date on which the animal was impounded, and the accrued impound-related fees in accordance with Section 6.24.070, and said statement shall serve as a certificate of redemption and receipt for the fees paid. License and microchip requirements shall also apply prior to redemption. Unlicensed animals must be licensed prior to redemption, and a microchip must be implanted (at owner expense) if the animal was not already microchipped from all animals redeemed from the Animal Care Center.
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6.24.070 Fees for impounding and keeping animals.
The owner of an animal which has been impounded shall pay to the Poundmaster an impounding fee as set by resolution of the city council.
6.24.080 Adoption or destruction of impounded animals wearing tags.
A. Unless an animal wearing a license tag has been redeemed within six (6) business days after being impounded or unless it is being held pending a hearing pursuant to Chapter 6.16, it may be made available for adoption by a member of the public by the Poundmaster or killed by the Poundmaster in a humane manner. No animal which has been declared a dangerous animal pursuant to Chapter 6.16 shall be made available for adoption pursuant to this section unless after an appeal the animal is determined not to be dangerous or vicious.
B. If the owner of an animal gives permission in writing to do so, the animal may be made available for adoption or destroyed at any time after it is delivered to the animal shelter, provided that no animal held pursuant to Chapter 6.16 shall be made available for adoption even with the permission of the owner.
6.24.090 Adoption or destruction of impounded animals not wearing tags.
A. Unless an animal which is not wearing a license tag has been redeemed within four (4) business days after being impounded or unless it is being held pending a hearing pursuant to Chapter 6.16, it may be made available for adoption to the public or killed in a humane manner.
But no animal which has been declared a dangerous animal pursuant to Chapter 6.16 shall be made available for adoption pursuant to this section nor shall any dog, cat or other animal which has been impounded pursuant to Section 6.16 and subsequently found not dangerous but improperly trained, handled or maintained be made available for adoption except to a person who is willing to properly train, handle and maintain the dog, cat or other animal, as determined by the Poundmaster.
B. If the owner of an animal gives permission in writing to do so, the animal may be made available for adoption or destroyed in accordance with subsection (A) of this section at any time after it is delivered to the animal shelter, provided that no animal held pursuant to Chapter
6.16 shall be made available for adoption sold even with the permission of the owner.
6.24.100 Adoption of impounded animals -Receipts.
When a dog, cat or other animal is adopted by a member of the public pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the Poundmaster shall deliver to the new owner of said dog, cat or other animal, a statement in writing containing a description of the animal, the date of adoption. All adoptions shall convey a good and valid title to the purchaser, and the previous owner of the animal shall thereafter be barred from all rights to recover said animal.
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6.24.110 Duty of Poundmaster to accept stray and/or abandoned dogs and cats.
It shall be the duty of the Poundmaster to receive and impound from the public all dogs, and cats (unless subject to the program specified under Chapter 6.22), believed to be stray and/or abandoned by their owners, located within the city.
6.24.120 Dogs and cats at large--Private property.
Any dog or cat found at large on any private property in the city may be taken up by the owner or possessor of the property and delivered to the poundmaster.
6.24.130 Delivery of dogs and cats to Poundmaster by private persons.
Every person taking up any dog or cat under the provisions of this title and every person finding any lost, stray or abandoned dog or cat shall within twenty-four (24) hours thereafter, give notice thereof to the Poundmaster and every such person in whose custody such dog or cat may, in the meantime be placed, may surrender such animal to the Poundmaster without fee or charge.
6.24.140 Care of animals while impounded.
The Poundmaster shall provide all animals in its custody with proper food and water, and shall give them all necessary care and attention. The Poundmaster shall consider a fee at the time an impounded animal is redeemed by its owner or person having custody, or may charge these fees at such time an unclaimed animal is rescued or adopted.
CHAPTER 6.28. COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENTS.
Sections:
6.28.010 Commercial animal establishments.
6.28.020 Permit requirements.
6.28.030 Kennel permit.
6.28.040 Breeder permit.
6.28.050 Breeder advertising.
6.28.060 Reporting of dog/cat records.
6.28.010 Commercial animal establishments.
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A. It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or association to erect, establish, maintain any commercial animal establishment or pet shop without first obtaining a business license from the city and that business license may not be issued until after inspection and approval of the conditions of the commercial animal establishment by the Poundmaster according to the requirements of this Chapter. Such business license shall be issued pursuant to city licensing regulations; however, the Poundmaster may suspend it at any time an inspection reveals a violation of the provisions of this chapter.
B. Every person within the city who owns, conducts, manages, or operates any commercial animal establishment for which a city business license or special use permit is required shall comply with each of the following conditions:
1. Housing facilities shall be structurally sound and shall be maintained in good repair to protect animals from injury and restrict entrance of other animals;
2. All animals and all animal buildings or enclosures shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition;
3. All animals shall be supplied with sufficient good and wholesome food and water as often as the feeding habits of the respective animals require;
4. Animal buildings and enclosures shall be constructed and maintained so as to prevent escape of animals;
5. All reasonable precautions shall be taken to protect the public from the animals and animals from the public;
6. Every building or enclosure wherein animals are maintained shall be properly ventilated to prevent drafts and to remove odors. Heating and cooling shall be provided as required according to the physical needs of the animals;
7. All animal rooms, cages, and runs shall be of sufficient size to provide adequate and proper housing for animals kept therein;
8. All animal runs shall be of concrete and provided with adequate drainage into an approved sewer or individual sewer disposal installation;
9. All animals shall be taken to a licensed veterinarian for an examination and treatment if so ordered by the animal control officer;
10. Every violation of applicable regulation shall be corrected within reasonable time to be specified by the animal control officer;
11. Commercial animal establishments shall comply with all other applicable City codes and ordinances;
12. All commercial animal establishments may be inspected from time to time by an animal control officer to investigate any complaints of violations of the provisions of this chapter.
C. Failure of the applicant for said license or special use permit to comply with any one of the foregoing conditions shall be deemed just cause for the denial of any business license, whether December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
original or renewal and/or the issuance of a citation for violations pursuant to provisions of this chapter.
6.28.020 Permit requirements.
A. Application for all kennel or breeder permits pursuant to this chapter shall be filed with the Poundmaster on a form prescribed by the pound-master. Fees charged for these permits shall be set annually by resolution of city council as recommended by the Poundmaster. The kennel and breeder permits shall be issued for the calendar year or any part thereof and are effective from January 1st of each year and expire on December 31st of that same year. The full amount of the permit fee shall be paid even though the permit is issued for only a portion of a permit year. Renewal and payment of the permit is due and payable on January 1st of each year. The Poundmaster shall collect a delinquent penalty in an amount equal to the amount as established for license penalties.
B. The failure to obtain the appropriate permit is punishable as an infraction as set forth herein.
C. Any or all of the permits within this code may be immediately suspended for any violations of the conditions for commercial animal establishments pursuant to Section 6.28.010.
6.28.030 Kennel permit.
A. It is unlawful for any person(s) to own, maintain, or harbor, any more than a total of four dogs and/or cats combined within the city limits without first obtaining a kennel permit (or breeder permit for animals less than four months in age) from the Poundmaster. The issuance of the permit shall be at the discretion of the Poundmaster who shall take into consideration the manner in which the animals are housed, sanitation and noise factors, as well as animal control regulations. The kennel permit may also require the payment of a separate kennel permit fee at the rate set by City Council. Kennel permits shall contain the same requirements as commercial establishments for the health and safety of animals and the general public.
B. Effective March 1, 2026 the City of Exeter will not issue kennel permits to locations that have not previously been issued a kennel permit within the prior three years. This prohibition on new kennel permits shall not apply to kennel permits for commercially operated kennels established after this date in a land use zone that allows such usage under the City of Exeter Zoning Ordinance and the kennel has complied with all other applicable zoning requirements.
6.28.040 Breeder permit.
A. It is unlawful for any person to breed more than one litter of dogs and/or cats in one year for sale
or profit or to advertise for the sale/adoption of such animals without first obtaining a breeder permit.
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B. The fees for a breeder permit shall be set by resolution of the city council and must be submitted to the Poundmaster for the breeding of dogs or cats that produce one or more litters in a year, as well as advertising for the sale of dogs and cats within the city limits. Breeding permit requirements are as follows:
1. No offspring can be sold/adopted until eight weeks of age;
2. No offspring can be sold/adopted until vaccinated against common diseases;
3. The breeder permit holder must display the permit number when advertising the animals for sale/adoption.
6.28.050 Breeder advertising.
It is unlawful for any person to advertise for the sale/adoption of a litter of dogs or cats in the city without including in the advertisement a city breeder permit number. A litter shall be defined as two or more offspring from the same female dog or cat.
6.28.060 Reporting of dog/cat records.
Every commercial animal establishment holder of a breeder permit, holder of a kennel permit and others who sell/adopt animals for consideration must keep permanent records of all dogs/cats sold/adopted and forward such information on a monthly basis to the Poundmaster for licensing and confirmation of rabies vaccination.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. Potential Conflicts. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, City resolutions or policies, and the like, in conflict with those sections amended or added herein to the Exeter Code of Ordinances, are hereby expressly superseded by this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage and adoption.
SECTION 6. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage and adoption of this ordinance, and the City Clerk shall cause the same to be posted and codified in the manner required by law.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Exeter on a motion of Council Member __________ and seconded by Council Member ________ at a regular meeting held on ___________, 2025 by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
_________________________________________
Jacob Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Francesca Quintana, City Clerk
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Agenda Item Staff Report
Meeting Date:
December 9, 2025
Wording for Agenda:
Public Hearing to Receive the City’s Annual Public Accounting of Development Impact Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Pursuant to Government Code Section 66006.
Submitting Department:
Finance
Contact Name:
Eekhong Franco, Finance Director
Staff recommend that the City Council conduct a public hearing to receive the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Impact Fee Report in compliance with Government Code Section 66006. Following the public hearing, the Council is required to receive, review, and file the report.
Development impact fees are an essential funding mechanism used by cities and counties to ensure that new development pays its fair share of the public infrastructure required to support community growth. These fees help cover proportionate costs associated with increased population, additional traffic, and expanded demand for public services. Impact fees support the construction and improvement of facilities such as streets, parks, storm drainage systems, water infrastructure, sewer systems, and other necessary public improvements.
Government Code Section 66006 requires local agencies to publish an annual accounting of all development impact fee funds. This report provides transparency to the public of the City’s use of our accumulated impact fees, and to demonstrate that these monies were appropriately spent on impact-related projects.
The 2024-2025 Impact Fee Report follows Government Code Section 66006 (a) and (b), which requires agencies to provide information on each fund or account established for the collection For action by:
☒City Council
Regular Session:
☐Consent Calendar
☐Regular Item
☒Public Hearing
Review:
City Administrator
(Initials Required)
__J.R.__
Agenda Item Number: J.3.
Department Recommendation:
Summary:
Background:
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of impact fees. Within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year this information must be made available to the public for the period covered by that fiscal year.
The City of Exeter maintains the following development impact fee categories:
• Public Facilities Improvement (201-209)
• Storm Drain (120)
• Water Capital (105)
• Sewer Capital (107)
This item is informational only; there is no fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing the report.
The City Council has previously received and filed annual Impact Fee Reports in compliance with State Law.
• City of Exeter FY 2024-2025 Impact Fee Report
I move that the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Impact fee Report as required by Government Code Section 66006.
Fiscal Impact:
Prior City Council Actions:
Attachments:
Recommended motion to be made by the City Council:
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12/09/2025, 2024-2025 Impact Fee Report 1
2024-2025 IMPACT FEE REPORT
________________________________________________________________________ As required by Government Code Section 66006, the following report is provided regarding Development Impact Fees collected and expended by the City of Exeter. There was no CPI increase that went into effect for the fiscal year 2024-2025.
PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT (Funds 201-209)
Funds are earmarked to fund public improvement projects based on the preferred units of impact.
Landscaped medians, Signals, and Railroad crossings, all based on traffic generation rates. Bike path fees are based on estimated bike trips of development. Public facilities, Parks, and Parking in-lieu are all based on population.
A. Public Improvement Fees are charged for new development within the City. All impact fees came into effect December 26, 2004, except Parking in-lieu which was effective as of January 9, 2021.
B. The fees per lot: Landscaped Medians: Single $ 519 Multi Unit $ 370 Mobile Home $ 259 Signals $ 414 $ 296 $ 205
Railroad Crossings $ 216 $ 154 $ 106
Bike Path $ 43 $ 30 $ 20
Public Facilities $1,442 $ 481 $1,384
Parks $ 785 $ 665 $ 751
Totals Fees per unit: $3,419 $1,996 $2,725
C. The optional Downtown Parking Impact Fee $1,773 per stall for new or expanding business D. The Beginning Fund Balances as of July 1, 2024, totaled $304,475.71. The Ending Fund Balances on June 30, 2025, was $401,125.71.
E. 2024/2025 Fiscal Year: Fees collected $83,105.95; Total interest earned: $13,544.05.
A. Expenditures: None
F. Funds earmarked:
a. Landscape Median (201) $62,456.30 - Entrance sign at west end of Visalia Road. b. Public Facilities (202) $151,254.73 - Parking Lot off Palm and F (estimated costs $750,000) c. RR crossing (203) $25,956.82 - Rocky Hill crossing and Downtown d. Signals (204) $49,808.77 - Palm and G flashing signal e. Parks (206) $106,456.76 – Park Improvements, Lights at Dobson Field ($250,000 estimated costs)
f. Bike Path (208) $5,192.33 – Bike Lane Striping
g. Parking (209) $0 – Downtown parking improvement (restriping, signage, additional lights, etc.)
STORM DRAIN (120.000.299.005)
A. Storm Drain Fee is charged for new development within the City on an acreage basis. On April 26, 2008, the fee was changed as per Resolution 2008-06.
B. The fee per acre is $1,110.
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C The Beginning Fund Balance on July 1, 2024, was $90,316.72. The Ending Fund Balance on June 30, 2025 was $85,692.42.
D. 2024/2025 Fiscal Year: Fees collected: $9,180.84; Interest earned $3,194.86.
E. Expenditures: $17,000.00 (Purchase/dedication of land at Yokohl Landing Subdivision for future access to the City Storm Sewer System)
F. Funds are earmarked for capital improvements including storm drain capacity increasing projects WATER CAPITAL (105.000.299.005)
A. A Water Capital Improvement Fee is charged for new development within the City.
B. New fees were adopted on February 26, 2008 per Resolution 2008-06 and became effective 60 days after the adoption date, April 26, 2008. The new fee schedule is based on a singlefamily residence cost of $6,799. This is determined by Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) ratios for water supply and distribution per unit of measure.
C. The Beginning Fund Balance on July 1, 2024, was $777,883.76. The Ending Fund Balance on June 30, 2025, was $981,986.06.
D. 2024/2025 Fiscal Year: Fees collected: $175,664.23; Interest earned: $28,438.07.
E. Expenditures: None
F. Funds are earmarked for water capital improvements such as:
a. Well improvements
b. Water capacity increasing projects
SEWER CAPITAL (107.000.299.005)
A. Sewer Capital Fee is charged for new development within the City. New fees were adopted Per Resolution 2008-06 on February 26, 2008, and became effective 60 days after the adoption date, which was April 26, 2008. The new fee schedule replaces existing fees and will be based on a single-family residence cost of $958 calculated by Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) ratios for wastewater collection per unit of measure.
B. The Beginning Fund Balance on July 1, 2024, was $20,225.35. The Ending Fund balance June 30, 2025, was $48,358.77.
C. 2024/2025 Fiscal Year: Fees collected: $27,207.10; Interest earned: $926.32.
D. Expenditures: None
E. Funds are earmarked for sewer improvements due to new development.
December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
Agenda Item Staff Report
Meeting Date:
December 9, 2025
Wording for Agenda:
Consider Approval of Exeter Kiwanis Beautification Project Request – City Park Wading Pool Improvement.
Submitting Department:
Administration
Contact Name:
Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the community project request submitted by the Exeter Kiwanis Club to construct a pedestrian bridge over the wading pool and a pergola within the wading pool area, as outlined in the Project Request Form and Site Exhibit submitted by Kiwanis.
On December 1, 2025, the City received a Community Project & Beautification Project Request from the Exeter Kiwanis Club proposing improvements at the City Park wading pool area.
The request was submitted by project coordinator David Hernandez from A&M Consulting Engineers on behalf of Kiwanis in coordination with Exeter 250. The proposal is to construct a metal pedestrian bridge over the existing wading pool and install a metal pergola within the wading pool footprint reminiscent of the historic bridge and pergola that was previously constructed at City Park. This project is in line with the Exeter Parks Master Plan adopted on September 9, 2025. This will achieve the goal listed within the Exeter City Park Recommendations for Renovation chapter of the master plan which states, “Preserve the City pool’s history by adding a bridge and a center shade structure.” The proposed project is also in line with Chapter 10 Funding, Partnership, and Acquisition, by providing opportunities for community groups and volunteers to support park improvement efforts.
For action by:
☐City Council
Regular Session:
☐Consent Calendar
☒Regular Item
☐Public Hearing
Review:
City Administrator
(Initials Required)
__J.R.___
Agenda Item Number: J.4.
Department Recommendation:
Summary/Background:
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The proposed project timeframe is March 1, 2026, through May 1, 2026. If approved staff will work with the Exeter Kiwanis Club and project coordinator to review plans and ensure all necessary permits and documents are obtained.
This request was submitted pursuant to the City of Exeter Guidelines for Community Project & Beautification Coordinators, adopted by the City Council on September 23, 2025. The guidelines established the process for community groups to submit improvement project proposals on City property. The Kiwanis Club has provided all required documents, including a Site Exhibit clearly identifying the wading pool location and the placement of the proposed metal structures.
Staff has reviewed the submission and determined that the project meets the criteria outlined in the City’s Beautification Guidelines, aligns with community enhancement goals, and can be supported operationally.
There is minimal fiscal impact to the City. The Exeter Kiwanis Club will fully fund materials and labor. City staff time for coordination and review will be included in existing departmental workloads.
September 23, 2025 – City Council approved the Guidelines for Community Project & Beautification Coordinators (Resolution 2025-40).
September 9, 2025 – City Council adopted the Exeter Parks Master Plan (Resolution 2025-37). • Project Request Form from Exeter Kiwanis
• Site Exhibit Provided by Exeter Kiwanis
• City Park Master Plan
I move to approve the Exeter Kiwanis Club beautification project at City Park, including construction of a metal pedestrian bridge and a metal pergola within the wading pool area, and authorize staff to coordinate project implementation in accordance with the City’s Community Project & Beautification Guidelines.
Fiscal Impact:
Prior City Council Actions:
Attachments:
Recommended motion to be made by the City Council:
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SITE EXHIBIT
WADING POOL
THE EXETER KIWANIS CLUB IS PROPOSING TO BUILD A METAL PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO THE INLET INSIDE THE WADING POOL. THE KIWANIS CLUB ALSO
PROPOSES TO BUILD THE PROPOSED PERGOLA INSIDE THE WADING POOL OUT OF METAL MATERIAL.
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Final Recommendations for Renovation
Parks Master Plan September 2025
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Figure 7-3
City Park Master Plan
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Agenda Item Staff Report
Meeting Date:
December 9, 2025
Wording for Agenda:
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-44, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter, Establishing a Policy on the Exhibition of Federal, State, and City Flags and Banners from City Buildings and Facilities.
Submitting Department:
City Attorney
Contact Name:
Julia Lew, City Attorney
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-44, establishing the City of Exeter Council Policy on the Exhibition of Federal, State, and City Flags, and Banners from City Buildings and Facilities – All Occasions, and authorize its immediate implementation and provide direction on the establishment of a permit fee.
The City of Exeter currently follows federal and state requirements for displaying the United States and California State flags; however, the City has not previously adopted a comprehensive policy governing the display of Federal, State, and City flags or the use of City-owned banner poles. The City also owns multiple poles and facilities that can be used for promotional banners tied to City-sponsored or City-funded public events, but no formal standards or procedures exist for their use.
The proposed Flag and Banner Policy establishes clear, consistent guidelines for the proper display of national, state, and City flags; the display of ceremonial flags such as POW/MIA flags; and the appropriate use of City-owned street banner poles. The policy clarifies that City flagpoles and banner posts are intended solely for government speech and are not public forums for free expression.
For action by:
☒City Council
Regular Session:
☐Consent Calendar
☒Regular Item
☐Public Hearing
Review:
City Administrator
(Initials Required)
__J.R.___
Agenda Item Number: J.5.
Department Recommendation:
Summary/Background:
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In addition to flag protocols, the policy creates a structured permitting process for banners. It outlines design requirements, material standards, display timelines, and installation expectations, and limits banner use to non-commercial, non-political, and non-religious Citysponsored or City-funded events. Third-party applicants will be responsible for producing, installing, and removing their banners at no cost to the City. Banners may also be donated to be utilized by the City.
The proposed policy clarifies the City’s requirements and expectations in the following areas:
1. Federal, State, and City Flag Display Standards
2. Ceremonial Flags
3. Street Flags and Banners
Overall, the policy ensures consistency, legal compliance, and a transparent framework for managing flag displays and banner use at City facilities.
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the policy.
At this time, the City staff believes that the costs for permitting and placing banners will be nominal. If substantial costs related to banner permitting begin to occur, this may be offset through the adoption of appropriate permit fees by the City Council. Under the proposed policy, third-party applicants will be responsible for production, installation, and removal of their approved banners.
None associated with this action.
• Banner and Flag Policy
• Resolution No. 2025-44
• Draft Application
I move to adopt Resolution No. 2025-44, establishing the City of Exeter Policy on the Exhibition of Federal, State, and City Flags and Banners from City Buildings and Facilities, and to authorize its immediate implementation.
Fiscal Impact:
Prior City Council Actions:
Attachments:
Recommended motion to be made by the City Council:
December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
CITY OF EXETER
COUNCIL POLICY ON THE EXHIBITION OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND CITY FLAGS, AND BANNERS FROM CITY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES –
ALL OCCASIONS
Adopted on December 9, 2025, via Resolution No. 2025-44 December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
PURPOSE:
To establish guidelines for 1) exhibition of the flag of the United States of America, the California State flag, the Exeter City Flag from City buildings and other City facilities, 2) the display of street flags and banners parades and holidays, programs and services, and 3) the display of ceremonial flags.
The City’s flagpoles and Banner posts/poles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public.
POLICY:
It is the policy of the City of Exeter that flags should be displayed in conformance with Federal and State policies, as stated in the Federal “Our Flag” publication of the Congress, House Document No. 96-144; and the State of California Government Code Section 430 and 437.
In order to establish a policy with respect to the locations and days when the United States of America, California State, and Exeter City flags should be displayed, the following standards should be followed.
The City Administrator is responsible for ensuring the proper execution of this policy at all City facilities.
STANDARDS:
A. Federal, State and City Flags
1. Outdoor flags will be flown at City facilities in the following order of precedence: 1) the United States flag; 2) the California State flag; 3) the Exeter City flag (if any).
2. Weather permitting, flags should be displayed daily in front of or at a location near City Hall and at any other City facility as designated by the City Administrator.
3. Flags should not be displayed in inclement weather. However, all-weather flags may be flown on a 24-hour basis as long as they are illuminated from sunset to sunrise.
4. The Exeter City flag (if any) will be flown wherever there are sufficient poles to do so in accordance with #2 above. The City flag may be displayed on the same pole with, and underneath the State flag, whenever the pole is of sufficient height. The Federal, State, and City flags shall not be flown on a single pole of any height.
5. Indoor United States, State of California, and City flags (if any) shall be displayed at a minimum in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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6. On recognized Federal and/or State holidays, and on other special occasions as listed below, flags should be flown from all locations listed in paragraph A-2 above. a) January 1, New Year’s Day
b) January 20, (2001, 2005, 2009, etc., every fourth year) on the day the President of the United States is inaugurated c) Third Monday in January, Martin Luther King’s birthday d) Third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day
e) Second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day
f) Third Saturday in May, Armed Services Day
g) Last Monday in May, Memorial Day. The flags to be flown at halfstaff (first raise to top, then slowly lower to half-staff) until noon and at full staff from noon until sunset. NOTE: The United States flag must always be flown by itself when displayed at half-staff. h) Third Sunday in June, Father’s Day
i) June 14, Flag Day
j) July 4, Independence Day
k) First Monday in September, Labor Day
l) September 9, Admission Day
m) September 17, Constitution Day
n) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of a presidential election year and gubernatorial election days o) November 11, Veteran’s Day
p) Fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day
q) December 25, Christmas Day
r) State holidays
s) Special occasions of Federal, State and local proclamation
7. Flags at all City facilities shall be displayed in accordance with the above standards.
However, the City Administrator may order flags to be lowered to half-staff including, but not limited to flags of the United States of America and State of California in honor of the death of a City employee killed in the line of duty. Flags may only be lowered to half-staff in accord with Federal and State regulations, policies, and guidelines.
B. Ceremonial Flags
The City’s flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public. The following flags may be displayed by the City as an expression of the City’s official sentiments:
1. Flags of Governments Recognized by the United States. Flags of governments recognized by the United States may be displayed upon the request of the City Council.
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2. Flags of Sister Cities. The flags of official Sister Cities of Exeter may be displayed in conjunction with an event involving the Sister City.
3. Prisoner-of-War/Missing-in-Action (“POW/MIA”) Flag. The nationally recognized POW/MIA may be displayed on appropriate holidays and as determined by the City and pursuant to any applicable federal or state law.
C. Street Flags and Banners
1. Definition: Street flags and/or banners are defined as flags or banners (hereinafter collectively referred to as “banners”) flown directly on City posts or poles, and/or with a guy wire over a city street. The guy wire is generally attached to city-owned streetlights or posts and is oriented perpendicular to the flow of traffic.
2. The City may place banners or flags communicating information regarding public events, events held at public facilities, City or other local public agency programs, information or services, or promotions of amenities of general interest to the community including holidays and seasons.
3. The City may issue a banner permit to an individual or entity, granting permission to temporarily occupy designated banner locations for the purpose of providing notice to residents and visitors about City-sponsored or City-funded special events open to the public, and that are limited to non-commercial, non-political and of a non-religious nature. Banners on City property/poles must be approved, scheduled, and coordinated by the City.
4. The banner permit may be subject to an applicable fee as adopted by the City.
5. Banners on City-owned poles via permit are subject to pre-approval by the City, must be appropriately designed and sized for the location as determined by the City, must be made of durable cloth, canvas or vinyl. A completed banner design (including text and graphics) must be submitted to the to the Public Works Office located at 350 W. Firebaugh Ave. Exeter CA 93221 or via email to [email protected] at time of application, including proof of fee from Finance Department.
6. Banners promoting specific events cannot be hung more than 14 days prior to the start of the event and must be removed within five (5) days after the completion of the event.
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and for a contractor to install and remove the banners, at no cost to the City.
8. Space may be limited, and the City has priority use. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. City reserves the right to establish appropriate time periods for the duration of the use of its poles and facilities. If multiple applications request that banners be installed at the same location during the same time frame, the City Administrator, or designee, will make final approval based on any or all of the following circumstances: number of banner locations requested by each applicant, banner installation history and proximity of banners to event site or venue. The overall goal is to make reasonable accommodations that are in the best interest of all applicants and the City.
9. The City assumes no responsibility for damage to (non-City) banners while they are on display.
10. Procedure: Applications to place banner displays on City-owned property are available for the applicant’s convenience on the City’s website at https://cityofexeter.ca.gov/ and at City Hall located at 137 N. F St. Exeter CA 93221 as well as the Public Works Office located at 350 W. Firebaugh Ave. Exeter CA.
a) Applicants submit a competed application (including required attachments) to the Public Works department located at 350 W.
Firebaugh Ave. Exeter CA 93221 or via email to
[email protected] at least 60 days prior to the requested installation date and remit payment to the Department Office.
Applications received less than 60 days prior to the requested installation date are subject to City’s ability to facilitate the request. Banner applicants may apply for banner locations up to 6 months prior to their installation date.
b) Upon approval of the application, the contractor who will hang the banner may proceed with the installation. If City banners are currently hanging on the requested poles, the applicant is responsible for removing and re-hanging the City banners.
December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EXETER ESTABLISHING A POLICY ON THE EXHIBITION OF
FEDERAL, STATE, AND CITY FLAGS, AND BANNERS;
FROM CITY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES – ALL
OCCASIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Exeter currently follows applicable Federal and State law concerning the display of the U.S. and State flags, but it does not currently have a policy concerning flags displays on City property;
WHEREAS, the City additionally owns poles that can be utilized for displaying flags or banners for the promotion of City events or programs, and it would be prudent to include banner displays in this policy;
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to use of banner poles by third parties in conjunction with City-sponsored or City-funded events or programs; and WHEREAS, the City’s flagpoles and banner posts and poles are not intended to convey government speech and are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression by the public.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EXETER DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Policy on the Exhibition of Federal, State, and City Flags, and Banners; from City Buildings and Facilities – All Occasions, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted.
2. The Policy shall go into effect immediately, except that the banner permitting process shall not go into effect until after the setting of the appropriate fees by the City Council.
ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Exeter this 9th day of December, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________ _
Jacob Johnson, Mayor
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ATTEST:
_________________________
Francesca Quintana, City Clerk
December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
CITY OF EXETER
BANNER PERMIT APPLICATION
Approved via Resolution No. 2025-44 Pursuant to the City of Exeter Council Policy on the Exhibition of Federal, State, and City Flags and Banners December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Exeter City Council
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization/Applicant Name:
Contact Person:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Email:
Does the requested banner communicate information regarding a public event, event held at public facilities, City or other local public agency programs, information or services, or promotions of amenities of general interest to the community including holidays and seasons? ☐Yes ☐No
EVENT DETAILS
Event Name:
Event Description:
Event Location:
Event Start Date:
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Agenda Item Staff Report
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Wording for Agenda:
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-45, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Exeter Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute a State Water Resources Control Board Water Planning Loan (Principal Forgiveness) Funding Agreement (Agreement No. D2402037) in the Amount of
$1,560,000 for the Drinking Water System Improvement
Project, and Authorizing Related Actions.
Submitting Department:
Administration
Contact Name:
Jason Ridenour, City Administrator
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-45, authorizing the City Administrator to execute a State Water Resources Control Board Water Planning Loan (Principal Forgiveness) funding agreement (Agreement No. D2402037) planning grant in the amount of $1,560,000 to provide engineering and planning services for the Drinking Water System Improvement Project.
On September 13, 2022, the Council adopted Resolution 2022-40 for grant application, acceptance and execution for the Exeter-Tooleville Emergency Intertie and Water System Improvement Project which is being implemented in response to a drought scenario, as defined by Water Code section 13198(a) and is intended to provide water to persons or communities that lose or are threatened with the loss or contamination of water supplies. On August 18, 2023, the City entered into a funding agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources for the Exeter-Tooleville Emergency Intertie and Water System Improvement Project in the amount of $7,209,494. On November 3, 2023, the City Council authorized the City to enter into an agreement with Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group for the Tooleville Emergency Intertie and Water System Improvement Project.
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City Administrator
(Initials Required)
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Agenda Item Number: J.6.
Department Recommendation:
Summary:
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A component of the larger project is the planning, design, and construction of improvements to the City of Exeter water system to accommodate a future consolidation of the Tooleville water system. The State Water Resources Control Board has provided the City with a Water Planning Loan (Principal Forgiveness) funding agreement (Agreement No. D2402037) planning grant to fund the analysis, engineering, environmental, and design to consolidate Tooleville water system and bring both water systems into compliance the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 16 Waterworks Standards, for capacity to meet existing demand.
The scope of work for the planning grant includes several components noted below.
1.) Project Management and Administration
1.1 Prepare and submit a complete DWSRF Planning Application.
1.2 Monitor Project budget and schedule.
1.3 Prepare and submit progress reports and reimbursement requests.
1.4 Coordinate with State Water Board staff, attend Project meetings, provide status updates, and respond to questions.
1.5 Coordinate with the public:
• Develop public outreach materials;
• Facilitate public workshops;
• Hold public update sessions;
1.6 Comply with Department of Industrial Relations labor compliance regulations.
1.7 Coordinate with various state, local, and other agencies for regulatory review, permitting, and
approvals.
1.8 Complete necessary legal reviews:
• Review documents, professional services agreements, and the State Water Board financing agreement;
• Acquire property appraisals, easements, and other property documents necessary for the Project;
• Draft and review consolidation agreement(s) for consolidation of Tooleville Mutual Non-Profit Water Association by Recipient.
ITEM 1 SUBMITTALS:
a) DWSRF Planning Application
b) Consolidation Agreement
2.) Engineering Report
2.1 Prepare an Engineering/Project Report per the DWSRF Policy:
• Describe the water quality and or quantity problems to be addressed, evaluate all feasible alternatives. Must evaluate consolidation of the subject system with nearby water systems. The evaluation must compare each alternative’s estimated capital cost and operations and maintenance (O&M) costs over a 20–40-year life cycle analysis. Feasible alternative(s) evaluated must include, at a minimum:
• A new source of potable water;
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• Consolidation w/ Tooleville Mutual Non-Profit Water Association; Final Project Report must be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer.
2.2 Recommend a preferred alternative or combination of alternatives that address the constituent compliance and/or other deficiencies. Upon concurrence from all stakeholders, the preferred alternative will be known as the “Selected Construction Project.”
ITEM 2 SUBMITTALS:
a) Draft Engineering Report
b) Final Engineering Report
3.) Environmental Documents
3.1 Prepare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents for the Selected Construction Project.
3.2 If necessary, prepare National Environmental Protection Act-like (NEPA-like) documents, such as a Section 7 biological report and a Section 106 cultural report.
3.3 Circulate the CEQA document(s) for public comment.
3.4 Finalize the CEQA document(s) with responses to comments received, resolution adopting the CEQA document(s), and filed Notice of Determination (NOD).
ITEM 3 SUBMITTALS:
a) Draft Environmental Documents
b) Final Environmental Documents
4.) Hydrogeology Evaluation/ Test Well Services (if approved)
4.1 Perform test well analysis and drilling:
4.2 Prepare a Hydrogeological Study that discusses the review of hydrogeological data, groundwater supply capacity assessment, and potential well location recommendation(s);
4.3 Geotechnical services and evaluation of soil quality;
4.4 Prepare construction documents such as plans and specifications for test well drilling. Submit to the Division and District Office/Local Primacy Agency for review and approval;
4.5 Drill test well, conduct geophysical survey, collect and analyze groundwater samples, and conduct pump test; and
4.6 Prepare a Test Well Completion Report that includes a summary of findings such as water quality data and recommendations.
ITEM 4 SUBMITTALS:
a) Hydrogeological Study
b) Test Well Plans and Specifications
c) Test Well Completion Report
5.) Engineering Design for Selected Construction Project
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reimbursable under this funding agreement. If a temporary easement(s) is required, a licensed professional must draft easements and submit to the County for recording.
5.2 Prepare and submit 30% draft plans and specifications and draft opinion of probable construction costs.
5.3 Prepare and submit 60% plans and specifications and revised opinion of probable construction costs.
ITEM 5 SUBMITTALS:
a) 30% Draft Plans and Specifications and Draft Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
b) 60% Plans and Specifications and Revised Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
For many years a connection between the City of Exeter water system and the Tooleville water system has been considered and discussed. At the September 10, 2019, meeting, the Council considered potential connection options, and their various advantages and challenges.
Tooleville residents attending that meeting voiced that they were not interested in any other option than full consolidation. Based on the discussion and the state of the City and its water system, the Council was concerned with considering full consolidation and chose to take no action at that time.
On August 25, 2021, the City received a letter dated August 23, 2021 from the State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, indicating that they were taking the first step towards ordering a full consolidation of Tooleville with the City of Exeter by providing a 6- month period for the parties to negotiate a voluntary consolidation pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (CHSC) Section 116682. The order stated that the deadline for completion of this negotiation would be February 23, 2022, and that parties report the outcome of such negotiations no later than two weeks following the deadline, which was March 9, 2022. The order also stated that the reporting shall include the milestones agreed upon to accomplish consolidation, a timeline for completing them and a letter signed by the City stating that they intend to consolidate voluntarily in accordance with the agreed upon milestones and timelines. The order indicated that the report could be a joint report from the parties or a separate report from each party and that if a timely voluntary consolidation could not be negotiated, the State Water Board would begin the public meeting process and might exercise its authority pursuant to CHSC Section 116682(a) to order consolidation.
On March 28, 2023, the Council authorized the City Administrator to execute the consolidation agreement with the Tooleville Mutual Non-Profit Water Association (TMNPWA) for consolidation of the TMNPWA water system into the City of Exeter water system.
The TMNPWA and City of Exeter representatives began meeting regularly to discuss what a consolidation might look like and working with a consultant, Michael Taylor at Provost and Pritchard, to complete a feasibility study that covered all infrastructure needs and cost aspects of a consolidation. Self Help Enterprises, Tulare County and State Water Board and Department Background:
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of Water Resources Representatives were involved in the meetings providing related information from their respective areas. Preliminary indications from work on the feasibility study were that substantial infrastructure considerations would need to be addressed to accommodate a consolidation. The infrastructure considerations involve required improvements to the City of Exeter water system to allow for a connection and the improvements needed for a potential connection to Tooleville. This agreement will fund the planning, environmental review, and 60% plans and specifications for the improvements needed.
Due to the extensive improvements needed, the length of time needed for design, and time needed for the funding process through the State Water Board, the consultant has estimated a time frame of approximately eight years to fully complete the improvements needed and consolidation-related processes.
The City will receive $1,560,000 on a reimbursement basis from the State Water Resources Control Board Water Planning Loan (Principal Forgiveness) (Agreement No. D2402037) planning grant to complete the scope of outlined in the agreement.
September 10, 2019 – consideration of water system connection options between the City of Exeter and Tooleville.
September 28, 2021 – Council considered the order from the State and created a temporary Ad Hoc Council subcommittee to be part of the voluntary consolidation negotiation.
February 22, 2022 – Council discussed, considered, and approved submittal of a joint Tooleville Mutual Non-Profit Water Association/City of Exeter Voluntary Consolidation Negotiation status report to State Water Resources Control Board.
June 8, 2022 – Council discussed, considered, and approved joint Tooleville Mutual Non-Profit Water Association/City of Exeter Voluntary Consolidation Negotiation two (2) month time extension request to State Water Resources Control Board.
September 13, 2022 – Council adopted Resolution 2022-40 for grant application, acceptance and execution for the Exeter-Tooleville Emergency Intertie and Water System Improvement Project.
March 28, 2023 – Council authorized the City Administrator to execute the consolidation agreement with the Tooleville Mutual Non-Profit Water Association (TMNPWA) for consolidation of the TMNPWA water system into the City of Exeter water system.
Fiscal Impact:
Prior City Council Actions:
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August 18, 2023 - the City entered into a funding agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources for the Exeter-Tooleville Emergency Intertie and Water System Improvement Project in the amount of $7,209,494.
November 3, 2023 – The City Council authorized the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Provost and Pritchard Consulting Group for engineering services for the Tooleville Emergency Intertie and Water System Improvement Project.
May 13, 2025 – The City Council authorized the option to purchase agreement for the Tooleville sell test site.
• Agreement Number D2402037
• Project Exhibit – Locator Map
• Resolution No. 2025-45
I move to adopt Resolution No. 2025-45, authorizing the City Administrator to execute a State Water Resources Control Board Water Planning Loan (Principal Forgiveness) funding agreement (Agreement No. D2402037) planning grant in the amount of $1,560,000 to provide engineering and planning services for the Drinking Water System Improvement Project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EXETER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A STATE WATER
RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD WATER PLANNING LOAN (PRINCIPAL
FORGIVENESS) FUNDING AGREEMENT (AGREEMENT NO. D2402037) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,560,000 FOR THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS
WHEREAS, the State Water Resources Control Board (“State Water Board”) administers the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, which provides planning grants and principal-forgiveness loans to assist public agencies with drinking water infrastructure needs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Exeter (“City”) has applied for and been offered a Water Planning Loan (Principal Forgiveness) funding agreement (Agreement No. D2402037) in the amount of $1,560,000 for planning, engineering, environmental, hydrogeologic, and preliminary design activities necessary for the Drinking Water System Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project includes engineering analysis, environmental review, hydrogeologic evaluation, alternative analysis, and preparation of 30% and 60% design plans necessary to accommodate a future consolidation of the Tooleville Mutual NonProfit Water Association water system and to bring both systems into compliance with Title 22 Waterworks Standards; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously took several actions related to the Exeter– Tooleville consolidation process, including but not limited to voluntary negotiation (2021–2022), adoption of Resolution 2022-40 authorizing grant application and acceptance, execution of a consolidation agreement in 2023, and approval of related engineering and property acquisition actions; and
WHEREAS, as a condition precedent to funding agreement execution, the State Water Board requires the City Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the agreement and designating an Authorized Representative to execute, deliver, and administer the agreement, as specified in Agreement Section 4(a); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to accept the $1,560,000 planning grant and proceed with the scope of work necessary to advance the Drinking Water System Improvement Project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Exeter hereby:
1. Approves and accepts the State Water Resources Control Board Water Planning Loan (Principal Forgiveness) funding agreement (Agreement No. D2402037) in the amount of $1,560,000 for the Drinking Water System Improvement Project.
2. Authorizes the City Administrator, or designee, to act as the City’s Authorized Representative for purposes of the agreement, and to execute the funding agreement, certifications, reimbursement requests, progress reports, amendments (subject to City policies), and any other documents required by the State Water Board to carry out the Project.
3. Authorizes the City Administrator to take all necessary actions to implement the funding agreement, including oversight of consultant procurement, compliance with State requirements, submission of deliverables, and administration of the planning grant.
4. Certifies that the City will comply with all applicable State and federal laws, regulations, and conditions associated with the funding agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Exeter this 9th day of December, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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