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FEB 8 1984 PAGE ST <br />Considerable discussion followed as to how much money <br />has been spent on animals that were eventually put to sleep <br />and possible alternatives to try to control these costs. <br />Commissioner Wodtke asked if the only animals taken to <br />the vet are those picked up by our animal warden, and Mr. <br />Thomas stated it is those picked up by the City Police and <br />the Sheriff. This is funded out of.the General Fund. <br />Commissioner Wodtke then asked if the requested <br />increase is expected to cover this expense for the rest of <br />the year and also whether these bills are our total <br />responsibility. <br />Director Barton was hopeful that the increase would be <br />sufficient as it is based on the expenditures of the first <br />four months, and Attorney Brandenburg confirmed that these <br />bills are our responsibility. <br />The Commissioners continued to express concern about <br />these costs possibly running very high, and Administrator <br />Wright believed the answer is a good relationship with the <br />local vets, which he felt we have. <br />Mr. Thomas noted that he has already sent a _ letter to <br />all veterinarians requesting their cooperation in keeping <br />these charges to a minimum, as follows: <br />12 <br />r <br />