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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-022NMW # RESOLUTION 93-�, i Y I A ` RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY rE COMMISSIONERS AMENDING THE FEES, j PENALTIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE. h WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has from time to ` time' established certain fees, penalties and procedures related to the 2 enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance, and t WHEREAS, the redemption penalties from impounded animals may be financially burdensome to many owners; and WHEREAS, a reduction of the current penalty by 50% with a waiver of the penalty for the first offense will mitigate this burden and result in more effective licensing procedures. 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 The fees, penalties and procedures established in Resolution 92-74 are hereby superseded by this Resolution. 2.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 -- $10.00 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 issued for six months or less. 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. 1 ,t S. There is no license fee required for police dogs (sheriff and municipal police departments), sight z assisting dogs and hearing assistance dogs; however, said dogs are required to be licensed. 9. All licensing fees are to be paid to the Department of Emergency Services, Animal Control Division of Indian River County, Florida. b. Impoundment Fees ` t $5.00 per diem or part thereof for all animals. C. Redemption Penalties in addition to Impoundment Fees First Offense Wavier Second Offense $15.00 Third Offense $30.00 Fourth Offense and subsequent offenses $60.00 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 f hi h th C or w e e ounty 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. Civil Penalties for violation of the Code: (See attached Exhibit "A") h. All fees, penalties, charges and expenses shall be paid prior to release of an animal from an impoundment facility. 2 3