At the December 16th meeting, the Fallon City Council addressed a significant agenda item: the consideration and vote on Bill No. 809, Ordinance No. 790. This ordinance proposes amendments to Title 6 of the Fallon City Code, which pertains to animals. Specifically, the ordinance removes certain fines and fees from the code and grants the Chief of Police authority to set such fines and fees as needed. Title 6 includes detailed provisions for fines, penalties, impound and boarding costs, licensing and adoption fees, exotic animal permit fees, and administrative charges.
The council's consideration of this ordinance began on November 18th and culminated in approval at the December 16th session. Council Member Harmon initiated the hearing by requesting clarification on the bill's rationale. District Attorney Jaron Stanton explained that allowing the Chief of Police to set fines and fees would enable the city to better respond to changing conditions, such as inflation, thereby ensuring that expenditures for these services remain sustainable.
Councilwoman Frost made the motion to approve the ordinance, which Councilman Harmon seconded. With the council's support, the bill was passed and adopted.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for January 6th at 9:00 a.m. in City Hall. For further information regarding upcoming meeting dates, please visit https://www.fallonnevada.gov.
Riggin Stonebarger is a senior at Churchill County High School in Fallon. He is a Jumpstart student, a CCHS tennis player, and a Fallon Media intern, with aspirations to study law after graduation.
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