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RESOLUTION NO. 97- fin
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING FEES AND COSTS
FOR ADMINISTERING DANGEROUS
DOG REQUIREMENTS.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that it is
in the public interest to have owners of dangerous dogs bear the expense of
administering dangerous dogs requirements; and
WHEREAS, these costs have been determined as set forth in Exhibit "A" to
this resolution,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
Whenever a dog has been found to be a dangerous dog as defined in
Chapter 302, Indian River County Code, the following costs shall be paid by the
owner:
1. Owner accepts the decision of the animal control director that the dog is
a dangerous dog- $610.00.
2. Owner appeals decision of animal control director to director of
emergency services and the director affirms the decision - $1,055.00.
3. Owner appeals decision of the director of emergency services to county
court and the court affirms the decision - $1,240.00.
4. Each year thereafter a yearly registration and verification shall be
required - $170.00.
RESOLUTION 97- 60
S. The above fees are in addition to any medical care and costs for
boarding the animal while the dangerous dog proceedings are in
process.
The resolution was moved to adoption by Commissioner Adams
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner M a c h t and, upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice Chairman John W. Tippin Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted
this _'i of ..1 u n e .11997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
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DANGEROUS DOG INVESTIGATION RELATED COSTS
} REQUIRED ACTIVITIES
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$20 1. A/C responds to initial complaint. (1 hr x $20)
$40 2. A/C initial inquiry. 2
� . 2 hrs x $9 Y ( 0)
$120 3. Impoundment of animal(quarantine or secure confinement). ($30 H.S. fee; 2 hrs
x $20; 10 days @$5 per day)
$80 4. A/C investigation (interviews, etc). (4 hrs x $20)
$80 5. Investigating Officer prepares report. (4 hrs x $20)
$30 6. Animal Control Director - Determination if sufficient cause exists. (2 hrs x$15)
$70 7. Animal Control Director provides owner a hearing before final determination.
(2 hrs x $15; 2 hrs x $20)
$75 8. Owner files written request for hearing (appeal) before Emergency Services
Director. (1 hr x $75)
$220 9. Hearing before Emergency Services Director. (2 hrs x $75; 2 hrs x $15; 2 hrs
x $20)
$150 10. Emergency Services Director provides written determination with findings of fact
to owner. (2 hrs x $75)
$185 11. Owner appeal to County Court. (1 hr x $20; 1 hr x$15; 1 hr x$75; 1 hr x $75)
$90 12. If upheld - owner must register animal as a dangerous dog and Animal Control
must verify compliance and or approve the following: (2 hrs x $20)
A. Current rabies vaccination
B. Proper enclosure
C. Posting of warning sign
D. Owner obtains and maintains liability insurance
E. Owner obtains a $50 certification of registration
F. Purchase a collar or harness from Animal Control
G. Sterilize animal
H. Have a micro-chip implanted in animal for identification
$880 13. Animal Control makes unannounced visits to verify compliance with ordinance
61,240 and seize animal if violations occur. (4 visits yr 1 hr ea x $20)