You may submit a request for any of the following records in accordance with applicable public records laws. The departments have included a direct link to some of the records; if there is no link for the record you are seeking, and/or you would like to request additional information regarding that record, please contact the department or division directly using the contact information provided for that specific record.
Department Contact:
Accident/Injuries (Staff)
Category:
Safety
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
2
Accident/Injuries (Volunteers)
Category:
Safety
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
2
Activity Records
Category:
Animal Records
Remarks:
On electronic format
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
5
Retained Off-Site:
5
Audit Reports
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Until microfilmed in duplicate
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Budget Documents
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
Calendar, Prop. G
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Required by Admin Code 67.29-5
Retention Type:
4 - No Retention Required
Retained On-Site:
2
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Calendars [Other Than Dept. Head]
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
4 - No Retention Required
Retained On-Site:
N/A
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Cancelled Checks
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
Cat Registration
Category:
Animal Records
Remarks:
Cat registration is for the life of the animal
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
N/A
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Commission of Animal Control & Welfare (CACW)
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
2
Complaints
Category:
Animal Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
3
Retained Off-Site:
7
Cruelty Reports/Cases
Category:
Animal Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
3
Retained Off-Site:
7
Current
Category:
Personnel
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
While employee is active
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Daily Collection Receipts
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
Department Payroll
Category:
Personnel
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
3
Retained Off-Site:
2
Department Policies/Procedures
Category:
Policies & Procedures
Remarks:
Until microfilmed in duplicate
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Retained On-Site:
N/A
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Dog License
Category:
Animal Records
Remarks:
Dog Licenses are for the life of the animal
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Retained On-Site:
3
Retained Off-Site:
2
E-Mail - All Other Matters-Retained as Required By Public Law.
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Retained On-Site:
N/A
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
E-Mail - Informational, Printed and Filed Under the Corresponding Subject/Title
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
2
Equipment Inspection/Repairs
Category:
Safety
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
1
Federal Animal Ordinances
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Until microfilmed in duplicate
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Inspections
Category:
Safety
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
1
Interdepartmental
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
1
Kennel Cards (Paper)
Category:
Animal Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
2
Kennel Records (Computer)
Category:
Animal Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
5
Retained Off-Site:
5
Local Animal Ordinances
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Until microfilmed in duplicate
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Other Agencies
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
1
Other Agency Policy/Procedures
Category:
Policies & Procedures
Remarks:
Until microfilmed in duplicate
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Retained On-Site:
N/A
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Other City Agencies
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
1
Payments - Bpos:
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
Payments - Contracts
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
19
Payments - P.O.'s
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
Payments -D.P.V.'s
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
Personal Services Contracts
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
19
Phone Bills
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
Phone Records
Category:
Telephone Calls
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Retained On-Site:
3 months
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Previous
Category:
Personnel
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
Public
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
2
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Request For Proposals (RFP's)
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
Safety Worksheets
Category:
Safety
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
1
Spay/Neuter Contracts
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
State Animal Ordinances
Category:
General and Administrative Records
Remarks:
Until microfilmed in duplicate
Retention Type:
1 - Permanent
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Time Cards
Category:
Personnel
Remarks:
Administratrive Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
3 months
Retained Off-Site:
2
Time Rosters
Category:
Accounting
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
4
Veterinary Medical Records
Category:
Animal Records
Remarks:
Administrative Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
1
Retained Off-Site:
2
Vicious/Dangerous Dogs
Category:
Animal Records
Remarks:
Important to retain active for Field Officers safety
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
N/A
Retained Off-Site:
N/A
Volunteer Personnel File
Category:
Personnel
Remarks:
Administratrive Decision
Retention Type:
2 - Current
Retained On-Site:
volunteer
Retained Off-Site:
3