(Published in The Walters Herald February 12, 2026)
ORDINANCE NO. 599
AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING CERTAIN FEES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL WITHIN THE CITY OF WALTERS, OKLAHOMA; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Walters, Oklahoma, acting within the scope of its legislative authority, deems it necessary and in the best interests of the City of Walters, Oklahoma, and the citizens thereof, to charge certain fees related to animal control services within the City, and to declare an emergency,
BE IT THEREFORE ORDAINED by the City Council of Walters, Oklahoma, as follows:
SECTION 1. FEES RATIFIED.
The fee for surrendering a domesticated dog or cat to facilities controlled by the City of Walters, Oklahoma, shall be FIFTY-FIVE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($55.00) per animal. The fee for adopting animals from facilities controlled by the City of Walters, Oklahoma, shall be TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10.00) per animal. Said fees shall be due and payable at the time such service is provided.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE; EMERGENCY
It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace and the health and safety of the residents of the City of Walters, Oklahoma, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and by reason thereof, this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval and publication as provided by law.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the Council of the City of Walters, Oklahoma, this February 3, 2026.
/s/ Jonathan Morgan
JONATHAN MORGAN, MAYOR
(SEAL)
/s/ Sheri Davis
SHERI DAVIS, CITY CLERK
APPROVED as to form and legality this February 3, 2026.
/s/ Jack Mackey
JACK MACKEY, CITY ATTORNEY
Published in The Walters Herald on February 12, 2026.
