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RESOLUTION 91- 5 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AMENDING THE FEES,
PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE
ENFORCEMENT OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL
ORDINANCE.
WHEREAS, in Resolution 83-43 the Board of County
Commissioners established certain fees, penalties and procedures
related to the enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, these fees, penalties and procedures have not been
revised since 1983 and, therefore, adjustments are necessary to
reflect changed circumstances; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
that:
1. The fees, penalties and procedures established in Resolution
83-43 are hereby superseded by this Resolution.
2. The fees, penalties and procedures are revised as follows:
a. Licensing Fees
1. Female or male, dog or cat, initial or renewal
license, not sterilized -- $40.00 per year.
2. Female or male, dog or cat, initial or renewal,
sterilized -- $5.00 per year.
3. Half price to be assessed for issuance of any
initial license after April 30th of a licensing year.
4. All renewals shall be at full price per category.
5. Additional late charge for licensing after date
required by law -- $5.00.
6. Fee for issuance of duplicate license tag -- $3.00
7. There is no fee required for an animal license for
the year in which the animal is sterilized.
8. There is no license fee required for police dogs
(sheriff and municipal police departments), sight
assisting dogs and hearing assistance dogs;
however, said dogs are required to be licensed.
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9. All licensing fees are be paid to the Department
of Emergency Services, Animal Control Division of
Indian River County, Florida.
b. Impoundment Fees
$5.00 per diem or part thereof for all animals.
c. Redemption Penalties in addition to Impoundment Fees
1. $15.00 for the first offense (of an owner).
2. $30.00 for a second offense.
3. $60.00 for any third or subsequent offense.
d. Impoundment fees and redemption penalties shall be paid
during business hours at the Office of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court, Indian River County Courthouse,
2145 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida. Impoundment
and redemption penalties shall be paid during
non -business hours at a location to be designated by
the Animal Control Director.
e. An owner shall pay all actual expenses or fees
incurred for which the County has obligated itself for
additional care for quarantine or veterinary services
as an impoundment fee, at time of redemption of the
animal.
f. Rabies vaccination prepayment fee for redemption shall
be $15.00 per animal.
g. All fees, penalties, charges and expenses shall be paid
prior to release of an animal from an impoundment
facility.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Scurlock and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
, and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
Eggert
follows:
Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye
Vice Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye
Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Ay e
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed
and adopted this 7 day of Mav , 1991.
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BOARD OP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA