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of infection among the tortoises. Mr. Paladin reported that his Team was instrumental in having <br />the law changed (July 31st) enabling the move of tortoises, even if one or more is found to be <br />infected. <br />Mr. Paladin announced that cost factor was not a major concern, and they had <br />found a place in Pasco County to where they had some tortoises moved. He presented his <br />recommendations to the Board as outlined on pages 223-224 of the backup, requesting an <br />amendment to the County's Code, Chapter 929 "Upland Habitat Protection." He asked the Board <br />to have staff review his recommendations and for staff to work with him and his team so the <br />County could be on the forefront of this process. <br />Commissioner Flescher acknowledged that Mr. Paladin had some valid points, and <br />was glad Mr. Paladin had brought this matter forward for the Board's awareness. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, to direct staff to <br />review and develop a policy to the Land Development <br />Regulations (LDR) changes for the Gopher Tortoises to be <br />carefully considered and relocated to a suitable location; <br />and that final documentation be brought back to the Board <br />for consideration and approval. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan believed they should follow County procedures and have <br />Mr. Paladin present his request to the Conservation Lands Advisory Committee (CLAC) for input. <br />He stated that he has no problem working with Mr. Paladin through CLAC to bring this forward. <br />Commissioners and staff agreed that the request should be submitted to CLAC for review and <br />input. <br />October 2, 2007 20 <br />