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RESOLUTION NO. 09-118
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 451 WHICH, IF
PASSE~, WOULD REQUIRE STERILIZATION OF DOGS
AND CATS OF SPECIFIED AGE;. AMENDING SECTION
828.27, FLORI~A STATUTES, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN
PROVISIONS; AN~ AUTHORIZIN6 ST. LUCIE COVNTY TO
ENACT ORDINANCES REQVIRING THE LICENSOR OF
CERTAIN ANIMALS TO BE EXEMPT FROM
STERILIZATION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. Pet overpopulation has become an increasing threat to Public Health and Safety
within certain areas in the United States. Unsterilized animals result in high numbers of
unwanted pets, overcrowding at animal care centers, and high rates of euthanasia.
2. House Bill 451 amends Section 828.27, Florida Statutes, to establish certain
provisions; and atso requires the sterilization of dogs and cats that are released from animal
shelters or animal-control agencies.
3. This Board believes it is in the best interest of St. Lucie County, and the well-
being of the citizens of St. Lucie County, to support House Bill 451.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby support House Bill 451, which, if passed, would require
sterilization of dogs and cats of specified age. The Bill would also amend Section 828.27,
Florida Statutes, to est4blish certain provisions and authorize St. Lucie County to enact
ordinances requiring the Licensor of certain animals to be exempt from sterilization.
2. The County Administrator is hereby directed to provide copies of this
resolution to the St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation.
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After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chair Paula A. Lewis AYE
Vice-Chair Charles Grande AYE
Commissioner poug Coward AYE
Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky AYE
Commissioner Chris Craft AYE
PASSE~ AND DULY ADOPTE~ this 14th day of April, 2009.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: •
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AN~