Title
Resolution to Extend the Deer Management Program within the City of Ann Arbor
Memorandum
City Council’s original resolution R-15-277 authorizing culling, limited deer management operations to four years, but the authorization was not date specific. The City has completed four annual culling operations to date.
In response to the City incorporating surgical sterilization into deer management operations, our permit with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) was converted to a research permit that expires March 31, 2020. The MDNR permit is still in good standing, however it is necessary for City Council to authorize a fifth year of the Deer Management Program for it to continue through the permit’s expiration date.
Staff
Prepared by: Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Reviewed by: Betsy Blake, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, City Council previously authorized City Staff to implement a lethal deer cull for four years;
Whereas, Subsequently the City of Ann Arbor was granted a research permit from the MDNR for sharpshooting and surgical sterilization of deer that expires March 31, 2020
Whereas, City Council has approved funding in the FY20 and FY21 budget to continue deer management program operations; and
Whereas, It is necessary for Council to authorize deer management operations through March 31, 2020 to complete the MDNR research permit;
RESOLVED, That the City Council authorizes deer management program operations through March 31, 2020, in accordance with the MDNR permit.