HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-043RESOLUTION NO. 83-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE
COMPOSITION OF THE ANIMAL CONTROI, AUTHORITY AND
ESTABLISHING FEES AND PENALTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ORDINANCE NO. 83-22.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Ordinance No. 83-22, the
Board of County Commissioners hereby designates the constituency
of the County's Animal Control Authority, including a general
description of the functions of each designee; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance requires the establishment of
certain fees and penalties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Indian River County Animal Control Authority
shall be comprised of the following designees:
a) Animal Control Director -- The primary provider of
patrol, capture and delivery services u.,der the ordinance; initi-
ation and prosecution of ordinance violations; coordination of the
communication among and functions provided by, the other
components of the Animal Control Authority.
b) The Humane Society of Vero Beach, Inc. -- To serve
primarily as the provider of the designated impoundment and hous-
ing facility and to administer all adoption services for animals
impounded pursuant to the ordinance.
c) The Office of the Sheriff of Indian River County --
To provide patrol, capture and delivery capability in addition to
and in support of that provided by the Animal Control Director or
his designees; to issue notices to appear invoking County Court
jurisdiction in appropriate cases and to assist with service of
Code Enforcement Board notices at the request of the Animal
Control Director, if necessary.
d) The Environmental Health Section of the County
Health Department -- All activities relating to rabies detection
and control, biting incidents, quarantine of animals.
2. The following fees and penalties are hereby estab-
lished and are deemed necessary for the proper administration of
the ordinance and to promote protection of the public's health,
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safety and welfare:
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 June 30th of a li.can4ina
year.
(4) All renewals shall be uc 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) All of the above fees are to be paid to the Tax
Collector of Indian River County, Florida.
b) Impoundment Fees
(1) $5.00 per diem or part thereof for all animals
(2) Payable prior to re.l::ase of animal from the
designated impoundment facility.
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 $8.00 per animal.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner.
Lyons who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Scurlock and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was
as follows:
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Chairman Richard N. Bird - Aye
Vice -Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. - Aye
Commissioner Margaret C. Lowman - Aye
Commissioner Patrick B. Lyons - Aye
Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. - Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly
passed and adopted this 15th day of June, 1983.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RAVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY -
RICHARD N. BIRD
Chairman
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By
CHRI�rP ER . PAULL
Assi.stant County Attorney
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