HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 21-142 Wildlife Feeding DiscussionMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 21-142
Meeting Date May 27, 2021
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Work Session: Presentation on Impacts of Wildlife Feeding and Discussion of An Ordinance to Prohibit Wildlife Feeding
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
/
Originator
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
NA
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
NA
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
NA
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Through the years, many residents have practiced supplemental feeding off local wildlife. This habituation has caused a dangerous increase in the local population of deer, bear, and
mountain lions. McCall has experienced an increase in vehicle accidents involving the local town deer herd. Citizen complaints regarding deer destroying landscaping have increased.
This year the deer have destroyed thousands of dollars of new landscaping at the Golf Course, as well as established mature plants that they had previously never touched and will be
very expensive to replace. These herds no longer migrate and reside in town year-round. Along with the safety and cost impacts there are herd health issues that have emerged.
A representative from Idaho Fish and Game will be in attendance.
This is the first touch with Council for policy direction on wildlife feeding. Staff requests direction on preparing a city ordinance to prohibit wildlife feeding for Council review
at a future meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Guidance and direction to staff regarding an ordinance.
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MEETING DATE
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