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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mayor's Office Staff
DATE: November 18, 2020
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing and directing the Rules, Administration, and Procedures (RAP) Committee to investigate and make recommendations as to the need for the regulation of the sale of pets at retail locations within the City.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this resolution is to charge the RAP committee with the research and eventual creation of recommendations regarding the retail sale of animals.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora is currently home to a number of stores that sell pet products and supplies and one that sells dogs. Staff recently became aware of another, larger retail location whose business plan includes the retail sale of pets.
A number of our neighboring communities have recently adopted legislation regulating the retail sale of animals, Aurora would like to explore the idea of implementing regulations in our community.
DISCUSSION:
Currently, Chapter 9 in the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances entitled "Animals", includes a number of regulations pertaining to animals, but does not contemplate the commercial sale of animals. The Director of Animal Care and Control and city staff have been monitoring legislation being implemented locally and were recently notified the DuPage Mayors and Mangers Committee (DMMC) included this in their legislative priorities for 2021.
Members of the City Council have expressed interest in this topic, specifically the treatment of the animals in the stores as well as associated lending practices. This resolution will allow the RAP committee to work through the issue and propose any regulations it sees fit.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Passage of this resolution will have a positive impact on the community, providing the Council ample time to review information and propose regulations to address any areas of concern.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended the City Council approve the attached resolution.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
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