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Approval of $103,132.88 Deer Management Program

Original title: Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture for services relating to a cooperative wildlife damage management program for white-tailed deer for a sum not to exceed ONE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO DOLLARS AND EIGHTY-EIGHT CENTS ($103,132.88) over one year.

June 9, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution commits $103,132.88 in municipal funds to a one-year wildlife management program aimed at controlling the white-tailed deer population within the city.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Public Safety

The department is tasked with executing and overseeing the agreement with the USDA.

United States Department of Agriculture

The agency is contracted to provide wildlife damage management services to the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 9, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The city has authorized a one-year contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to manage the local white-tailed deer population. The program will cost up to $103,132.88 and will be overseen by the Mayor and the Department of Public Safety.

Key Facts

The city is authorized to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for white-tailed deer management.
The total cost of the program shall not exceed $103,132.88.
The agreement is limited to a duration of one year.
The Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety are the authorized signatories for the agreement.
The resolution was introduced on May 22, 2026.
The resolution was reviewed by the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness.
The resolution has passed finally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this agreement?

The agreement is for a cooperative program specifically targeting white-tailed deer.

How much will this program cost taxpayers?

The program is capped at a maximum cost of $103,132.88 for the one-year term.

Who is responsible for managing this contract?

The Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety are authorized to enter into and manage the agreement with the USDA.

Why It Matters

This resolution commits $103,132.88 in municipal funds to a one-year wildlife management program aimed at controlling the white-tailed deer population within the city.

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Formalized Wildlife Management

The city is utilizing federal resources (USDA) to address deer population issues, indicating a shift toward professionalized wildlife management.

United States Department of Agriculture Department of Public Safety

Connected Entities

organizationUnited States Department of Agriculture“The federal agency providing wildlife damage management services.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Public Safety“The local department authorized to enter into the agreement.”Map →

Sources

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