Bill No. 16-60 Addressing Integrated and Multifaceted Approaches to Canada Geese

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Canada Geese Resolution Page 2 6A, since 1999, a federal special Canada goose permit has been in place specifically for the purpose of "management and control of resident Canada geese" with such permits being issued to State wildlife management agencies; and 6)%" in September 2006, the Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife was authorized to begin a process whereby landowners and managers of public lands could register and seek permission for egg and nest destruction activities, requiring the permit holder to file by October 31St a report with the state; and 6)6" the DNR website further stresses that "reducing damage caused by Canada geese takes the cooperation of the entire community ", and recommends a 4 -Step program focusing on: Step 1: Commitment Step 2: Take Charge Step 3: Obtain Community Support Step 4: Create a Plan of Action Biologist have weighed in noting that "answers lie in a change in perspective and landscape — like by planting tall native grasses ", which also help stabilize the banks of rivers and streams; and 6N several Indiana cities have attempted to address Canada geese concerns: ate last month the City of Mishawaka, hired a contractor certified by the DNR to "remove and kill geese from [their] golf course and from Beutter, Merrifield and Crawford parks" resulting in more than 400 Canada geese being exterminated. This year, the City of Lafayette filed for permits to relocated Canada geese. In 2015, the City of Muncie was to relocate 800 Canada geese; and Warsaw has been removing such geese for several years. Section I. The South Bend Common Council believes that there should be public discussions with the City Administration on Canada geese and how and if they are impacting our local area. In this way, integrated and multifaceted approaches, if needed can be discussed with the public, in determining what is in the best for our City. Section II. The Common Council notes that urban areas are encroaching the habitat of Canada geese, which must and should be balanced with developing positive measures for wildlife and humans to live in harmony for generations to come. The Council further believes until such a public meeting is held, that if the City Administration has any relocation and/or extermination programs underway that they be placed on hold. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect om d after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. �AC er J. bdvis,_(Prbistrict Council Member Common Council Vice - President Kareemah Fowler, City Clerk !RPSENTS NOT APPRONM Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of S in Clerk's 0 f#ice 2016 Indiana