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ell Commissioner Flescher revealed that that Veterans Services ' budget had been "flat lined" <br /> for a number of years , yet they have managed to take quantum leaps in attempting to maintain <br /> their funding . He believed the organization sets the example by asking for nothing , is self- <br /> sustaining, and should be looked at by other non-profits . <br /> Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, believed that the agencies were cooperating with <br /> the cutbacks ; however, he felt that staff should review the County ' s Animal Control budget since <br /> they have had very little reduction. <br /> Administrator Baird conveyed that the number of pets has been on the increase with the <br /> County Animal Control , and he elaborated on staff' s efforts to implement a new ordinance that <br /> would help reduce costs . <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the requirement/obligation of providing animal control <br /> services Countywide, housing the animals, cities taking on responsibilities, and working as a <br /> I partnership to help reduce the amount of services that the County provides . <br /> MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari , to move <br /> forward with staff' s recommendation, and for staff to <br /> obtain a memorandum that clearly outlines the costs and <br /> where the Administrator thinks the responsibilities should <br /> be, and thereafter the Commissioners will discuss this <br /> with the Vero Beach City Council to inquire where they <br /> want to go with it . Motion FAILED for lack of a <br /> SECOND . <br /> July 18 , 2012 6 <br /> 42 PG 76 <br />