Title
Consider/Discuss Potential Amendments to Chapter 26 (Animal Control) of the Code of Ordinances to Prohibit Feeding Wildlife in City of McKinney Parks
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5D: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: February 6, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Code Services
CONTACT: Ashley Thompson, Animal Services Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Receive staff’s presentation and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• A group of McKinney residents are feeding raccoons in Bonnie Wenk Park causing public safety concerns for wildlife and visitors.
• Currently, there are no prohibitions against feeding wildlife in City of McKinney Parks.
• Staff will be presenting information pertaining to McKinney’s current regulations, the regulations of other nearby cities, and potential ordinance amendments.