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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-0744/23/92 Legal(Res)Ob RESOLUTION 92-74 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 91-184 the Board of County Commissioners established certain fees, penalties and procedures related to the enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance, and WHEREAS, the fee of $40.00 for the yearly licensing of unsterilized dogs and cats is financially burdensome to many owners; and WHEREAS, a reduction to $10.00 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 The fees, penalties and procedures established in Resolution 91-184 are hereby superseded by this Resolution. 2.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 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. 1 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. $ 30.00 for the first offense (of an owner). 2. $ 60.00 for a second offense. 3. $100.00 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. Civil Penalities 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. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Bird and the motion was seconded by Commissioner S n ij r 1 n c k , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Vice Chairman Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye 2 The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed ' and adopted this 1_ day of May , 1992. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By Carolyn . Eggert Chair 3 i ::i 5-9-qi �islt Mgr. ,l...l, JS cz r. ATTACHMENT "A" TO RESOLUTION 92- 74 CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE CODE: CODE SECTION DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION 1ST 2ND 3RD 302.03 Failure to vaccinate, license, collar or harness $25 $100 $200 302.05(1) Failure to keep animal under restraint $25 $50 $75 302.05(2) Animal creating nuisance $10 $25 $75 302.05(3) Failure to confine female dog or cat In heat $25 $50 $100 302.05(4) Failure to confine or restrain vicious animal $100 $200 $300 302.06(5) Failure to provide adequate care to animal $25 $50 $100 302.05(6) Exposing poisonous substance In common area or property of another $100 $200 $300 302.05(7) Failure to notify owner or authority of injury to animal $25 $50 $75 302.05(8) Teasing or molesting an animal $25 $50 $75 302.05(9) Failure to properly secure or restrain animal In unenclosed portion of motor vehicle $25 $100 $200 302.06(3) Violation of provision of Chapter 828, F.S. $50 $100 $200 302.09(3) Failure to comply with vicious dog licensing and maintenance requirements $100 $200 $300 302.10 Livestock running at large $20 $50 $75 302.10 Keeping wild animal in violation of F.S. 372 $50 $100 $200 302.14 Interference with animal control authority $50 $100 $200 AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF ANIMAL .LICENSES THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into as of the day of 1992 by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA (County) and (Veterinarian). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the County has established an Animal Control Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the licensing procedures contemplate issuance of licensing by local veterinarians; and WHEREAS, the authority to issue said license and compensation for said issuance should be by contract, NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Scope of Work. Veterinarians shall issue the appropriate animal license as set forth in the current animal control ordinance. Veterinarians shall charge the appropriate fee set forth in the current County resolution establishing fees for animal licensing. Veterinarian shall remit to the County on the first of each month the amount collected on the sale of licenses except as modified by paragraph 3 of this Agreement. County shall supply the veterinarian with a copy of the current fee resolution during the term of this contract. County shall supply veterinarian with appropriate license forms and tags. 2. Duration of the Contract. This contract is of a continuing nature. The contract may be terminated by either party giving the other party 20 days notice in writing. 3. Consideration. For said services, the County will pay veterinarian the sum of $1.00 for each license issued. Said compensation to be deducted from the sale of license by the veterinarian. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed. Veterinarian Director of Emergency Services APPROVED AS TO FORM AND/F GAL SU."FiCIENCY B'f TERRENCE P. ASST. COUNTY A i i c;a-:.y a /3W 02t t,oaaUcAb/ uw AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF ANIMAL LICENSES THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into as of the day of 1992 by and between INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA (County) and HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH, FLORIDA, INC. (Society). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the County has established an Animal Control Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the licensing procedures contemplate issuance of licensing by authorized persons; and WHEREAS, the authority to issue said license and compensation for said issuance should be by contract, NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Scope of Work. Society shall issue the appropriate animal license as set forth in the current animal control ordinance. Society shall charge the appropriate fee set forth in the current County resolution establishing fees for animal licensing. Society shall remit to the County on the first of each month the amount collected on the sale of licenses except as modified by paragraph 3 of this Agreement. County shall supply the Society with a copy of the current fee resolution during the term of this contract. County shall supply Society with appropriate license forms and tags. 2. Duration of the Contract. This contract is of a continuing nature. The contract may be terminated by either party giving the other party 20 days notice in writing. 3. Consideration. For said services, the County will pay Society the sum of $1.00 for each license issued. Said compensation to be deducted from the sale of license by Society. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed. Humane Society Director of Emergency Services APPROVED AS TO FORM AND L AL '1:7i ;C'ENCY ---AL ,� n BY TERT c—Nr. r. q ASST.