Packet: Tiffin Regular City Council Meeting (02/17/2026)

AGENDA ITEM # I-1 AGENDA INFORMATION TIFFIN CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: February 11, 2026 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution 2026-008 – Setting a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Amending Chapter 56: Dog and Cat Licenses Required ACTION: Motion Purpose The purpose of this item is to request that the City Council approve Resolution 2026-008, which sets the date and time for a Public Hearing on the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 56: Dog and Cat Licenses Required of the Tiffin Municipal Code. The Public Hearing is proposed for March 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tiffin Fire Station. Background City staff have prepared updates to Chapter 56 of the Municipal Code to modernize Tiffin’s pet licensing program and transition to a rolling 365-day licensing system. This change removes the January 1–December 31 annual cycle, eliminates early-bird registration periods, and better aligns the City’s licensing practices with modern tools and administrative efficiencies. The full draft ordinance is included in the packet. Iowa Code requires a public hearing before adopting an ordinance that amends the City Code. Resolution 2026-008 fulfills this requirement by formally setting the hearing date. Proposed Ordinance Changes The draft ordinance includes several key updates designed to streamline the program and support compliance: • Establishes a 365-day license period beginning on the date of issuance, replacing the City’s current calendar-year system. • Requires newly acquired, newly relocated, or newly eligible pets to be licensed within 30 days. • Provides for temporary licenses for animals too young to receive vaccinations, with automatic conversion once rabies vaccination documentation is provided. • Clarifies delinquency and delinquency fee procedures. • Officially discontinues the calendar-year expiration and early-bird registration practices. These changes improve administrative efficiency, simplify the licensing process for residents, and support the City’s transition to DocuPet’s modern pet licensing platform. 1