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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOCC Informal Workshop Packet 03-24-2009 V ^ro „'>^tx,~!" ~ e a " ~ ~ • ~ AGENDA Monday, March 24, 2009 1:30 P.M. INFORMAL WORKSHOP 1. CALL TO ORDER - COMMISSIONER LEWIS, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2. PET DIFFERENTIAL LICENSING 3. AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION 4. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 5. ADJOURNMENT CONFERENCE ROOM #3 ROGER POITRAS ADMINISTRATION ANNEX 2300 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE FLORIDA 34982 NOTICE: All Proceedings before this Board are electronically recorded. Any person who decides to appeal any action taken by the Board at these meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Upon the request of any party to the proceedings, individuals testifying during a hearing will be sworn in. Any party to the proceedings will be granted the opportunity to cross-examine any individual testifying during a hearing upon request. Anyone with a disabiliry requiring accommodation to attend this meeting should contact the St. Lucie County Communiry Services Manager at (772) 462-1777 or TDD (772) 462-1428 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. ~ . . INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO: Bourd of County Commissioners FROM: Heuther Young, Assistant County Attor ~ Jack Southard, Public Safety Direct~ C.A. NO: 09-0331 DATE: March 18, 2009 SUBJECT: Anim41 Registration and Spay/Neuter Programs As directed by the Board of County Commissioners during its regular meeting of Mnrch 10, 2009, the Board will consider revisions to the animal registration ordinance and Spcay/Neuter Program during the Informal Meeting on March 24, 2009. Commissioner Grande has nsked staff to prepare Q draft ordinance outlining the revisions discussed during the March 10, 2009 meeting for the Board's review. A copy of draft Ordinnnce No. 09-014 is attached. The proposed ordinance would define a"pet seller" as anyone other than a registered breeder, governmentnl entity or non-profit agency who offers for sale one or more dogs or cats during a twelve (12) month period. A pet seller would be required to obtain an annual license in the sume mnnner ns a breeder. A copy of Ordinance No. 07- O10 which established the unimal registrntion requirements is also attached. Current nnimal registration fees were adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 07-077. Attached to this memorandum is a copy of proposed Resolution No. 09-103 which would amend the fee schedule. Under the proposed amendments to the fee schedule, the annual fee for a pet seller would be set at $100.00, equal to the annual breeder fee, and fees would be wuived for sterilized dogs and cats owned by a household with an annunl income of 125% or below the poverty guidelines established by the United Stuted Depnrtment of Henlth and Human Services (DHHS). As the Board is aware, the revenue generated from animal registrations is used to fund the Spay/Neuter Program. Under the current program, vouchers nre available for free spray and neuter procedures offered by the Humane Society and participating local veterinarians. With the exception of (ow income households, it has been suggested the BoQrd consider approving a co-pay for participation in the Spuy/Neuter Program. Attached to this memorandum is a copy of the revised program application which would provide for a co-pay. The revised application incorporates the DHHS poverty guidelines which would be used to determine eligibility for waiver of the co-pay. Staff requests further direction from the Bourd on how it wishes to proceed regarding to animal registration nnd the Spay/Neuter Program. Attachments HY/ Copies to: County Administrator Mnnngement nnd Budget Director Animal Control Coordinator ST. LUCIE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY . ~ ~ i • ~ . s . .__r. . ANIMAL CONTROL March 23, 2009 ~ ~ ~ Ordinance # 07-010 1 Current ~ Resolution # 07-077 - Fees Z Current Resolution #07-369 - 3 Penalties Memorandum of 4 Understandinc~ with Vets SLC Pet Licensing Breakdown 5 Fees for S~ayJNeuters SLC Application for 6 Spay/Neuter Proaram 7 Program Revenue/Expenses Breeder Issues 8 Copy of Co-Pay Applications 9 Draft SLC Co-Pay Application 1 O Draft Ordinance #09-014 - 11 Breeder/ Pet Sel ler ` Draft Ordinance #09-103 - 1 Z Amending Fee Schedule (low income) 12-OD/OE . ~~Y-t-~ : n,`~-~' - ~ - - - ; . ~r~~ _ - - ~ ; , ~u~~-~~~-~=~~~ ; : - _ , j~,r~~,P~~r~~ ' ~ , _ ~ ' - P~'~-=~ ~:~r~~ ~ ORDINANCE NO. 07-010 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1-4 "ANIMALS AND FOWL" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 1- 14-16 (DEFINITIONS) TO A~D A DEFINITION OF m~ ~ D ~ "BREEDER"; CREATING ARTICLE III, "REGISTRATION" ~ Z~ TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION OF DOGS AN~ CATS; Ag~,~Z Z N N CREATIN6 SECTION 1-4-29 (REGISTRATION ~ ~ ~ ~ T m~ REQUIRED; EFFECT ON DOGS OR CATS IN EXISTENCE naOL o m N Z; ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE); N~~ m CREATING SECTION 1-4-30 (ISSUANCE OF ANIMAL ~ a ~ REGISTRATION/IDENTIFICATION TAGS); CREATIN6 A ja ° w ° SECTION 1-4-31 (BREEDER REGISTRATION REQUIRE~); o v -i m CREATING SECTION 1-4-32 (ISSUANCE OF BREEDER ~ ~ REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE); CREATING SECTION 1- Z ~ 4-33 (ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES); PROVIDING o FOR CONFLICTIN6 PROVISIONS; PROVIDING ~ SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY; PROVI~ING FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING ADOPTION; AND PROVIDIN6 CODIFICATION. WHEREAS, Section 125.01, Florida StQtutes, authorized the Board of County Commissioners to estubtish programs providing for the henlth, safety, and general welfnre of the residents of St. Lucie County; and, WHER~AS, Chnpter 1-4 (Animctls und Fowl) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordincances and Compiled Laws (the "Animal Control Ordinance") provides for the regulation and control of animals in the unincorpornted nrens of St. Lucie County; and, WHEREAS, on this 3rd dny of April, 2007, nt a duly advertised public hearing, the Board determined thnt it~ is necessQry and in the public interest to nmend the Animal Control Ordinance to establish n differential registration/identificntion tag program for dogs and cats as an nppropriate mectns of (a) promoting public heQlth and safety, (b) facilitating. the identification und return of strny and Inst dogs nnd cats, and (c) encouraging spaying and neutering to reduce the pet overpopulation in St. Lucie County in order to effectively enforce the provisions of Chapter 1-4. S#r+ke #hre~tgk? passages nre deleted. Underlined pussnges nre ndded. ~ -1- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: PART B. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1-4 (ANIMALS AND FOWL) OF THE CO~E OF OR~INANCES AND COMPILE~ LAWS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, BY AMEN~ING SECTION 1-4-16 (DEFINITIONS). Section 1-4-16 (Definitions) of Chapter 1-4 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws is hereby umended to add a definition of "breeder" as follows: Section 1-4-16. Definitions. Breeder. Any person who owns, keeps, harbors, maintnins, or hns custody of anX doq or cut which produce n totnl of two or more litters during n twelve (12) month period. PART C. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1-4 (ANIMALS AND FOWL) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND COMPILED LAWS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, TO CREATE ARTICLE III, (REGISTRATION). Article III (Registration) of Chapter 1-4 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Luws is hereby created to read as follows: ARTICLE III. REGISTRATION Section 1-4-29. Registrntion required; effect on dogs or cnts in existence on the effective dnte of the ordinnnce. Except ns otherwise provided herein, it shall be unlawful for any pe"rson to own, keep, harbor, mnintain, or have custody of an~dog or cat four (4) months or older, unless such dog or cat hcis been currently reQistered in accordance with the provisions of this ordinnnce. Any dog or cnt four (4) months or older on the effective dcate of this ordinance and which has n current vnlid rabies vaccination as of the effective date shall be reqistered in accordance with the ~rovisions of this ordinnnce. ~e *kreug~ passages nre deleted. Underlined pnssages are ndded. -2- Section 1-4-30. Issuance of nnimnl registration/identification tngs. ~ All owners or custodi4ns of dogs nnd c4ts in the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County shall obtain a St. Lucie County reqistration/identificntion tng for each dog and cat by the nge of four (4) months that they own, keep, harbor, maintain, or have in custody as follows: ~ Within thirty (30) doys of acquirinq the doq or cat; or (2) Within thirty (30) days nfter the owner or custodian takes residence in the unincorporated nreas of St. Lucie County, whichever occurs later. ~ Except as provided herein, registration/identification tags should be securely fastened about the animnl's neck b~a collar or other device so as to be clearly visible at all times. Dogs and cats not so registered/identified may be considered stray and in violution of Section 1-4-22 and may be impounded as therein provided. A vaccination certificate and if applicable, n sterilization certificnte, issued by a veterinarian must accompany al) applications for a St. Lucie County registration/identificution taq, The reqistration/identificntion taq shnll be vnlid for one (1) year from the date of issuance or date of the rabies vaccination, whichever is earlier for unsterilized anim4ls and for the lifespnn of sterilized animals. ~ Animnl owners or custodians shal) purchnse a reqistration/identification taq directl~y from (1) any participatinq veterinurians' office displaying the St. Lucie County Animal Control ~Division Seal, and (2) the Humane SocietY of St. Lucie County, Inc., 100 Savannnh Rond, Fort Pierce, Floridn 34982. Such request shall include proof of current vaccin4tion nffidavit ns set forth above in Section 1-4-30(b) and n sterilization certificate du~licate copy, if a~pliccable. Pnrticiputinq veterinarians shall provide the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, Inc., with a(ist of 411 licenses issued which shall maint4in Q dntabase of such informntion. The fees for registrntion/identification taqs shal) be established by resolution of the Board. The County shnll pay pnrticipating veterinarinns nnd the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, Inc., re~ectively, the sums to be determined by resolution of the Board fo~ each regisfration/identif ication tag sold. ~ No re_qistration/identification taq shall be transferable from one animal to another nor from one owner to another. Upon transfer of a previously registered nnimal to a new owner or custodian, the owner or custodinn shall have a period of thirty (30 dczys S*rike #treagVt passages are deleted. Underlined pnssnges nre ndded. ~ -3- within which to com~lv with the requirements of this ordinance. ~ Net proceeds accruinq to the County from the sale of cnt or doq registration/identification tags shall be turned over to the Clerk of the Circuit Court to be plnced in a fund designate as the "Animal Registration Fund." The proceeds shall be used for spay/neuter programs in St. Lucie County operated by the St. Lucie County Humane Societv. ~ The registration ~rovisions of this article shall not ap~lv to: ~ Any owner or custodinn who is Q nonresident or temporary resident, as defined herein~provided that the owner's animu) has been vnccinated for rabies, which vaccincation remains vQlid under the Inws of St. Lucie Countv for the durntion of the anticipated stay within the unincorpornted arens of the County. A"temporary resident" as used herein shall be defined to mean a person who intends to reside in the unincorporated arens of the County for ca total ~eriod of less than six months during any twelve-month period. All other requirements including but not limited to restraint obligntions shnll npp ly; ~ The ownership, care, custody or maintenance, in the ordinary course of business, of any animal by n research or veterinary medical facility, qovernment operated or uuthorized animal shelter, humnne society facilitX, boarding facilitY, or commercia) pet shop, provided th4t said shelter, facility, or shop is operatinq in accordance with all applicctble occupationn) licensing and zoningordinnnces; (3) Dogs and cuts kept on property zoned AG-1, AG-2.5, AG-5, or PUD where livestock is permitted; or, ~ Service and/or therapy dogs and cats, includinq but not limited to guide dogs forpersons with visual impairment. Section 1-4-31. Breeder registration required It shall be unlawful for nny_person to oper4te as a cat or dog breeder unless such person hns been currently registered as a breeder in accordnnce with the provisions of this ordinance. Any breeder shall be registered in accordnnce with the provisions of this ordinance. S#~iate ~kreagk? pnssages are deleted. Underlined pnssages are ndded. -4- ~ Section 1-4-32. Issunnce of breeder registrntion certificate. ~a) All breeders of cats nnd/or dogs in the unincorpornted ureus of St. Lucie County shal) obtQin an annunl St. Lucie County breeder registration certificate on or before October lst of each year. ~ The breeder registrution number shall be included in all ndvertisements for sale of nny animals offered for sale or breeding bx the breeder. ~ Breeders shall obtctin ct reqistration certificate directly from (1) anx participatinq veterinariuns' office displaying the St. Lucie County Animal Control Division Seal, and (2) the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, Inc., 100 Savnnnah Road, Fort Pierce, Florid4 34982. Such request shnll include proof of current vaccination affidavit as set forth above in Section 1-4-30(b) and u sterilization certificnte duplicate copy, if applicable. Participating veterinarinns shall provide the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, Inc., with Q list of al) licenses issued which shall maintain a database of such information. The fees for breeder reqistration shnll be established by resolution of the Bonrd. The County shall pny pnrticipatinq veterinarians and the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, Inc., respectively, the sums to be determined by resolution of the Bonrd for ench registrntion certif icute issued. ~ The breeder registration certificate shall be non-transferable. ~ Net proceeds accruinq to the County from the snle of breeder registration certificates shall be turned over to the Clerk of the Circuit Court to be placed in n fund designnte as th~ "Animal Registration Fund." The proceeds shall be used for spay/neuter proqrams in St. Lucie County operated by the St. Lucie County Humane Society. Section 1-4-33 Enforcement nnd pennlties This nrticle shnll be enforced in accordnnce with the enforcement and~enaltx provisions set forth in Sect~on 1-4-26. PART C. CONFLICTIN6 PROVISIONS. Specinl acts of the Florida legislature applicnble only to unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County, and ndopted prior to January 1, 1969, St. Lucie County ordinnnces and St. Lucie County resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this ordinance are hereby ~#~+#~e ~ passnges are deleted. Underlined pnssnges are added. ~ -5- superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict. PART D. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or nny provision thereof shall be held. to be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstance, such holding shnll not affect its npplicnbility to any person, property, or circumstance. PART FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE. The Clerk is hereby directed forthwith to send a certified copy of this ordinnnce to the BureQU of Administrcitive Code and Laws, Department of State, The Capitol, TQllahassee, Florida 32304. PART F. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shal) take effect October 1, 2007. PART 6. A~OPTION. Af ter motion and second, the vote on this ordinance was 4s follows: Chairman Chris Cruft Aye Vice Chairman Joseph E. Smith Aye Commissioner Paula A. l.ewis Aye ~ Commissioner Charles 6rande Aye Commissioner poug Coward Aye PART G. CODIFICATION. Provisions of this ordinance shall be incorpornted in the Code of Ordinarices of St. Lucie County, Floridca, ctnd the word "ordinance" mQy be ch4nged to "section", "article", or other approprinte word, and the sections of this ordinance mny be renumbered or relettered to nccomplish such intention; provided, however, that Pnrts B through F shall not be codified. 5#+~i~ce ##~eeQh passnges are deleted. Underlined pnssages are added. -6- ~ PASSE~ AND DULY ADOPTE~ this 3rd day of April, 2007. ..7Y' }i^~ ~ ~ ~ , l j ~ , . . ~ - y , y''- ~ ~ . r: ; ~ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI01~lER5 ATTEST: ~ ST. LUC COUNTY, F~ORI rtj ~3~ 'y tj, ~ . BY Deputy Cle ChaE~ d~ r; ~ h i~ 'R ii} - .y .x~ _ J~ 1 . J' . ' u'\ . ; . ' 'Y . ..3 . <.J 3 L , ~ s ~ a,..: , rrJ . ~ ~ i :,Ii i~~ APPROVED A5. TO sFORM A~ ~ F. # CORRE .~'NE55 1 ° f~ :4~ ",y s; BY ~ r~.- ,~'~1'" ~ ~~"~L ~ : . A,s~, County Attorney ~ :~a,: ,;~:;r`: r. J_:' 3*ri~ce ##treagh pnssages are deleted. Underlined pnssages nre ndded. ~ -7- ~~y ~ . ~ ~ c~ ~ REsoLUTION No. o7-on A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANIMAL AND BREEDER REGISTRATION AN~ PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. On April 3, 2007, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 07-010 which amended Chapter 1-2 "Animuls and Fowl" of the Code of Ordinances of St. Lucie County, Florida by creating Article III, "Registration" to require registration of dogs nnd cats and breeders in the unincorporated areas of the County. 2. Subsection 1-4-30(d) of the Code of Ordinances provides for the Board to establish by resolution a fee schedule for the issuance of registration/identification tags and registration of breeders pursuant to Ordinance No. 07-010. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: 1. The following fee schedule shall apply for issuance of animal registration/identification tags pursunnt to Chapter 1-4, St. Lucie County Code of Ordinunces: A. Sterilized cat or dog - (1) $10.00 annual fee per animal ~ (2) $25.00 lifetime fee per animal B. Multiple sterilized pets/one owner - (1) First sterilized cat or dog -$10.00 unnual fee, $25.00 lifetime fee (2) Second sterilized c4t or dog -$8.00 annual fee, $20.00 lifetime fee (3) Third sterilized cnt or dog -$6.00 annual fee, $15.00 lifetime fee C, Sterilized cat or dog with Senior Exemption -$7.50 annual fee per animal (proof of owner's current ndditionnl homestead exemption for persons 65 and older pursuant to Section 1-19.3-86, St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances, required at time of issuance) D. Non-sterilized cat or dog -$75.00 ctnnual fee per animal E. Non-sterilized cat or dog with veterinnrian certificate indicating animal's health or age prevents sterilization -$10.00 annual fee per animal F. Breeder's registration -$100.00 annual f ee G. Replacement tag -$5.00 per tag 2. All fees hereunder shall be paid directly to the collecting entity which shall in turn remit the funds collected, minus npproved ndministrative expenses, to the County on a monthly basis. 3. Annual fees shall be due on or before October lst. 4. This resolution shall take effect on October 1, 2007. After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows: Chairman Chris Crc?ft AYE Vice Chairman Joseph E. Smith AYE Commissioner PQUIa A. Lewis AYE Commissioner Charles Grande AYE Commissioner poug Coward AYE , PASSED AND:~DULY-~~~-,. OPTED this 3 day of April, 2007. ,•i'i'~ ~ , T~~ ' ATTEST: ~''<<'~ r'~ BOARD OF COVNTY COM1I~ISSIONE~R~ ~1 T~~ ST. LU COUNTY, FLORTDA ;j 1 ~ ' ~ ~ . ~ +,e/~` 1 ,C _ ~ • n. DEPUTY ~~:ERK,~t CHAIRMAN APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND CORRECTNE55: 1~-~..~.,s'..-L. ~s 6k- COUNTY ATTORNEY 2 ~ ` i~'i ~ , ~ . ~ Y ~ - i ~ ~ ' , ~ s r ~ , ~ . , 1 _ ' - ~ . . A~;~~ JC _ ! • SqF~~~% RESOLUTION NO. 07-369 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 87-184, AS AMENDED, TO ESTABLISH A PENALTY FOR FAILURE REGISTER AN ANIMAL AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 1-4- 29 (REGISTRATION REQUIRED; EFFECT ON DOGS AN~ CATS IN EXISTENCE ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ORDINANCE) OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE OF OR~INANCES AN~ COMPILED LAWS, AND PROVI~ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Floridu (the "Board"), has made the following determinations: 1. On September 29, 1987, the Bourd cidopted Resolution No. 87-184 which establislied penalties for violations of Article II (Animal Control) of Chapter 1-4 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws. 2. On September 27, 1994, the Bourd adopted Resolution No. 94-210 which established penalties for violations of provisions added fio Article II (Animal Control) of Chapter,l-4 pursuant to Ordinnnce No. 94-05. 3. On July 23, 2002, the Board adopted Resolution No. 02-86 which increased penalties for violations of Article II (Animal Control) of Chapter 1-4 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws to reflect the increased costs of providing animal control services. 4. On April 3, 2007, the Board udopted Ordin4nce No. 07-010 which established a registration requirement for dogs and cats in the unincorporated areas of the County pursunnt to Section 1-4-29 effective October 1, 2007. ~ 5. It is appropriate and necessary to establish a penalty for failure to register an animal as required under Section 1-4-29. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, Resolution No. 87-184, as amended, is hereby further umended Qs follows: - i 1. Section A is hereby further amended to add the following pen4lties: follows: FIRST SECOND HABITUAL SECTION DESCRIPTION OF OFFENSE OFFENSE OFFENSE OFFENDER 1-4-29 Fuilure to register animal 100.00 200.00 Mnndatorv Court Appearunce 2, The revisions. set forth in this resolution shall take effect on Jnnuary 2, 2008. After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was~cts follows: - Chairman Joseph Smith AYE Vice Chctirman Paula Lewis AYE Commissioner poug Coward AYE Commissioner Charles Grande AYE ~ Commissioner Chris Craft AYE ' PASSED AND DULY A~OPTED this 27th day of November, 2007. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS . COURT ST. LUCIE COU , LORIDA ~ , D PUTY CLERK ~ a, AIRMAN . ~ : ~z tY, Y J . ~F~1!'fA 31'~K`~.'~ t . L~ APPROV~D AS TO FORM ~N?J ~ ~ CORRE E 5 , f COUNTY A O NEY Agreement for Sale of St. Lucie County Animal Registration Tags THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of ~ 200_, by and between , herei~after referred to as the "Seller", whose address is , and ST. LUCIE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "County", whose address is 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982. 1, RpSQnneihili~iPS of th~ COI~ntV: A. Provide the Seller with a current and adequate supply of St. Lucie County Animal Registration Tags and Registration Forms. B. Provide the Seller with Return Envelopes for mailing the Registration forms and fees to the County on the first business day of the new month. D. Reimburse the Seller of Registration Tags for the cost of Postage in a timely manner when Registration forms and fees for the current month are mailed to the St. Lucie County Public Safety Department on the first business day of the new month. 2. Resuonsibilities of the Selier• A. Sell St. Lucie County Animal Registration Tags provided by the County. B. Provide the St. Lucie County Public Safety Department with all pertinent information for each Registration Tag soid using the Registration Forms provided by the County. The Seiler may retain up to $2.00 for each tag sold to cover its administrative costs. B. Provide the St. Lucie County Public Safety Department with a receipt or documentation for postage fees when mailing the Registration forms and fees to the County on the first business day of the new month. C. Ensure all documentation and fees are mailed to the St. Lucie County Pubiic Safety Department on the first business day of each new month. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party. The Seller shall return aii unsold tags and final documentation to the County within thirty 30) days of the effective date of termination. WITNESSES: ST. LUCIE COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA BY• PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: COUNTY ATTORNEY WITNESSES: BY: . NAME: g: \atty\agreement~contract~a ni ma i.tags.doc St. Lucie County Pet Licensing Program As of March 17, 2009: License Type Price Qty 3031 total licenses issued. Non-sterilized - 75.00 136 10,200 Dogs - 2408 Annual Cats - 623 Breeder - Annual 100.00 1 100 Total Spay/Neuter - 2894 Spayed/Neutered 7,50 112 840 Total Non-sterilized - 137 Senior Annual Spayed/NeS tered 10.00 207 2,070 Annual1 Pet Spayed/Neutered g,00 55 440 Annual 2nd Pet Spayed/Neu~tered 6.00 61 366 Annuat 3 Pet Spayed/Ne Stered 25.00 1,800 45,000 Lifetime 1 Pet Spayed/Neu~tered 20.00 435 8,700 Lifetime 2 Pet Spayed/Neu~tered 15.00 220 3,300 Lifetime 3 Pet Replacements 5.00 4 20 Totals 3031 $71,036 License Types ¦ Non-sterilized ¦ S/N Senior 1 Y ~ ? S/N 1 Y 1 st Pet S/N 1 Y 2nd Pet II ¦ S/N 1Y 3rd Pet ¦ S/N Lifetime 1 st Pet ' ¦ S/N Lifetime 2nd Pet ¦ S/N Lifetime 3rd Pet Taas Sold by Veterinarians/Aqencies Pet Data 260 Humane Society 753 St. Lucie County 535 Acacia 105 Tri-County Animal Hospital 672 North Port Animal Hospital 110 Florida Veterinary League 155 Animal Clinic of Ft. Pierce 279 Pt. St. Lucie Animal Hospital 162 Total 3031 St. Lucie County Proar~pay/Neuter Statistics January 2008 - Current Humane Society 169 Tri-County Animal Hospital 134 Acacia 25 Florida Animal League 7 Northport Animal Hospital 5 Animal Clinic of Ft. Pierce 20 Total 360 ~ St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners Spay/Neuter Program Canine Spays 0-50 Ibs $70.00 51-70 Ibs $85.00 71-90 Ibs $100.00 91- + $135.00 . Canine Neuters 0-50 Ibs $55.00 51-701bs $70.00 r 71-90 Ibs $90.00 91- + $125.00 Feline Spav All weights $55.00 Feline Neuter $40.00 ST. LUCIE COUNTY APPLICATION FOR PET SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM Conditions: 1. Only residents of unincorporated St. Lucie Coun are eli ible 2. Proof of residency will be required. (Drivers License, ID Card, electric bill.) 3. Pet license is required at time of surgery. 4. Current rabies certificate or purchase is required at time of surgery. (fee . is additional) Important Notice: It is _vour responsibility to discuss and pay for any additional charges for conditions that may be required or recommended for medical reasons such as pet pregnancy, animal in heat, retained testicles, enhanced anesthesia, upgraded pain or other desirable medications. These may require a co-payment on your part. After you are approved by the St. Lucie County spay/neuter fund administrator you will be contacted directly by St. Lucie County Animal Control. ~ Appointments will egpire if not used within time stated. They may not be transferred. For questions call: (772) 461-6177 or TDD (772) 462-1428. I agree and accept the above-stated conditions. ~ Signature Name: Address- Phone: (home) Phone (cell) ' Cat: _ Dog: Sex: M: _ F: Age: Weight: Date of last Rabies shot: (if none write none) , License number: (if none write none) Please mail to: St. Lucie County - Animal Control 101 N Rock Rd. Ft. Pierce, Fl 34945 Attn: Ms. Karen Taylor FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Reviewed By: Approved: ? Denied: ? Animal Control -102 -6240 Licensing Revenue 10/1/07 - 9/30/09 ~ate Items Debits Credits Bnlnnce $o.oo 1-Oct-08 FY 2007 - 2008 $60,282.50 $60,282.50 13-Oct-08 Linle $18.00 $60,300.50 13-Oct-08 Werst $24.00 $60,324.50 13-Oct-08 Ber $25.00 $60,349.50 13-Oct-08 Laguer $25.00 $60,374.50 13-Oct-08 Verna lia $45.00 $60,419.50 17-Oct-08 Murra $10.00 $60,429.50 17-Oct-08 Harrington $10.00 $60,439.50 17-Oct-08 Harrin ton $10.00 $60,449.50 17-Oct-08 Albritton $7.50 $60,457.00 17-Oct-08 Kern $18.00 $60,475.00 17-Oct-08 Humane Socie of SLC $949.50 $61,424.50 17-Oct-08 Kinser $75.00 $61,499.50 23-Oct-08 King $15.00 $61,514.50 10/23/080 Pilla $7.50 $61,522.00 23-Oct-08 Dale $45.00 $61,567.00 29-Oct-08 Florida Veterina League, Inc. $363.00 $61,930.00 29-Oct-08 Card $75.00 $62,005.00 31-Oct-08 Refund - Burd $25.00 $61,980.00 4-Nov-08 Church $60.00 $62,040.00 4-Nov-08 Grobert . $45.00 $62,085.00 4-Nov-08 DeLuise $75.00 $62,160.00 4-Nov-08 Estevez $150.00 $62,310.00 4-Nov-08 Dewson $45.00 $62,355.00 4-Nov-08 Vanderhoff $25.00 $62,380.00 5-Nov-08 Hagan $25.00 $62,405.00 5-Nov-08 Christo her $15.00 $62,420.00 13-Nov-08 Owings $25.00 $62,445.00 14-Nov-08 Humane Socie of SLC $538.00 $62,983.00 17-Nov-08 Galland, Jr $7.50 $62,990.50 19-Nov-08 K choweck $50.00 $63,040.50 19-Nov-08 Morgan $25.00 $63,065.50 19-Nov-08 Acacia Animal Clinic $195.00 $63,260.50 21-Nov-08 Benedict $75.00 $63,335.50 25-Nov-08 Siler $15.00 $63,350.50 25-Nov-08 Perez $25.00 $63,375.50 2-Dec-08 Frechette $25.00 $63,400.50 5-Dec-08 Carlsen $7.50 $63,408.00 10-Dec-08 Hendricks $7.50 $63,415.50 15-Dec-08 Humane Socie of SLC $601.50 $64,017.00 16-Dec-08 Cole Jr $45.00 $64,062.00 16-Dec-08 Cordle $25.00 $64,087.00 5-Jan-09 Kraus $25.00 $64,112.00 6-Jan-09 Ter Horst $25.00 $64,137.00 7-Jan-09 Northport Animal Hospital $382.00 $64,519.00 14-Jan-09 Marion $15.00 $64,534.00 14-Jan-09 English $25.00 $64,559.00 22-Jan-09 Humane Socie of SLC $203.00 $64,762.00 22-Jan-09 Kell $45.00 $64,807.00 27-Jan-09 Sheifetz $5.00 $64,812.00 2-Feb-09 Maros $7.50 $64,819.50 2-Feb-09 Ciccarelli $25.00 $64,844.50 2-Feb-09 Selmer $75.00 $64,919.50 10-Feb-09 Tri-Coun TCAH $1,081.00 $66,000.50 10-Feb-09 Humane Socie of SLC $725.00 $66,725.50 12-Feb-09 Murph $25.00 $66,750.50 18-Feb-09 Florida Veterina League, Inc. $338.00 $67,088.50 18-Feb-09 Shaw $5.00 $67,093.50 19-Feb-09 Crandall $25.00 $67,118.50 27-Feb-09 Vondran $7.50 $67,126.00 27-Feb-09 Caracello $25.00 $67,151.00 2-Mar-09 Ta lor $25.00 $67,176.00 9-Mar-09 Humane Socie of SLC $620.00 $67,796.00 16-Mar-09 Acacia Animal Clinic $234.00 $68,030.00 16-Mar-09 Hessee $15.00 $68,045.00 16-Mar-09 Hill $25.00 $68,070.00 Animal Control - ~02 -s24o Spay/Neuter Operating Expenses 10/1/07 - 9/30/09 Dnte Items Debits Credits Balnnce $0.00 8-Oct-O7 Visa - Ta s $3,172.00 $3,172.00 7-Dec-07 Visa - Ta s(Desiree's Card) $4,070.20 $7,242.20 8-Jan-08 Visa - Tags $3,019.90 $10,262.10 1-Feb-08 PetData, Inc. #P2811422 $3,436.50 $13,698.60 1-Feb-08 PetData, Inc. #P2811422 $4,557.00 $18,255.60 18-Feb-08 PetData, Inc. #P2811422 $2,408.75 $20,664.35 18-Feb-08 PetData, Inc. #P2811422 $1,562.50 $22,226.85 1-Apr-08 PetData, Inc. #P2811422 $931.75 $23,158.60 Tags - $10,262.10 PetData - $12,896.50 Animal Control - ~02 -s24o S~ny/Neuter Progrnm Combined Invoices 10/1/07 - 9/30/09 Dnte Items Debits Credits Bnlance $0.00 $0.00 19-Mar-08 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2811745 $55.00 $55.00 26-Mar-08 Tri-Count Animal Hospital #P2811793 $1,190.00 $1,245.00 26-Mar-08 Tri-Coun Animal Hos ital #P2811793 $310.00 $1,555.00 26-Mar-08 Tri-Coun Animal Hos ital #P2811793 $250.00 $1,805.00 26-Mar-08 Humane Socie #P2811794 $1,005.00 $2,810.00 28-Mar-08 Animal Clinic #P2811830 $195.00 $3,005.00 3-A r-08 Animal Clinic #P2811830 $525.00 $3,530.00 3-A r-08 Humane Socie #P2811794 $1,210.00 $4,740.00 3-Apr-08 Tri-Count Animal Hos ital #P2811793 $145.00 $4,885.00 9-Apr-08 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2811745 $55.00 $4,940.00 18-A r-08 Tri-Coun Animal Hospital #P2811793 $350.00 $5,290.00 18-Apr-08 Tri-Count Animal Hospital #P2811793 $345.00 $5,635.00 18-A r-08 Tri-Count Animal Hos ital #P2811793 $80.00 $5,715.00 18-Apr-08 Tri-Coun Animal Hos ital #P2811793 $110.00 $5,825.00 24-A r-08 North Port Animal Hos ital #P2811987 $55.00 $5,880.00 30-A r-08 Tri-Count Animal Hos ital #P2811793 $1,055.00 $6,935.00 1-Ma -08 Humane Socie #P2811794 $1,055.00 $7,990.00 13-Ma -08 Tri-Count Animal Hos ital #P2811793 $775.00 $8,765.00 19-Ma -08 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2811745 $70.00 $8,835.00 22-Ma -08 Tri-Coun Animal Hos ital #P2811793 $615.00 $9,450.00 22-Ma -08 North Port Animal Hos ital #P2811987 $55.00 $9,505.00 5-Jun-08 Tri-Coun Animal Hospital #P2811793 $485.00 $9,990.00 6-Jun-08 Humane Socie #P2811794 $1,485.00 $11,475.00 13-Jun-08 Tri-Coun Animal Hos ital #P2811793 $295.00 $11,770.00 10-Ju1-08 Humane Socie #P2811794 $1,165.00 $12,935.00 18-Ju1-08 Tri-Coun Animal Hospital #P2811793 $540.00 $13,475.00 21-Ju1-08 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2811745 $55.00 $13,530.00 5-Aug-08 Humane Socie #P2811794 $890.00 $14,420.00 17-Aug-08 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2811745 $135.00 $14,555.00 18-Aug-08 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2811745 $55.00 $14,610.00 5-Sep-08 Humane Socie #P2811794 $725.00 $15,335.00 30-Se -08 Florida Veterina League #P2812930 $70.00 $15,405.00 1-Oct-08 Humane Socie #P2811794 $335.00 $15,740.00 8-Oct-08 Animal Clinic #P2811830 $340.00 $16,080.00 8-Oct-08 Tri-County Animal Hospital #P2811793 $305.00 $16,385.00 28-Oct-08 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2910690 $40.00 $16,425.00 29-Oct-08 Tri Coun Animal Hospital #P2910119 $125.00 $16,550.00 5-Nov-08 Humane Socie #P2910120 $220.00 $16,770.00 10-Nov-08 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2910690 $70.00 $16,840.00 1-Dec-08 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2910690 $70.00 $16,910.00 3-Dec-08 Tri Coun Animal Hos ital #P2910119 $210.00 $17,120.00 3-Dec-08 Humane Societ #P2910120 $55.00 $17,175.00 16-Dec-08 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2910690 $55.00 $17,230.00 16-Jan-09 Northport Animal Hos ital #P2911312 $70.00 $17,300.00 21-Jan-09 Tri Coun Animal Hospital #P2910119 $125.00 $17,425.00 21-Jan-09 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2910690 $90.00 $17,515.00 3-Feb-09 Humane Societ #P2910120 $520.00 $18,035.00 16-Feb-09 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2910690 $55.00 $18,090.00 4-Mar-09 Humane Societ #P2910120 $180.00 $18,270.00 5-Mar-09 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2910690 $55.00 $18,325.00 16-Ma -09 Acacia Animal Clinic #P2910690 $70.00 $18,395.00 16-Mar-09 Tri-County Animal Hospital #P2910119 $70.00 $18,465.00 Animal Control - ~02 -s24o Acncin Animnl Clinic Summnry 10/1/07 - 9/30/09 Dnte Items Debits Credits Balnnce $o.oo 19-Mar-08 Acacia $55.00 $55.00 9-Apr-08 Acacia $55.00 $110.00 19-Ma -08 Acacia $70.00 $180.00 21-Ju1-08 Acacia $55.00 $235.00 17-Aug-08 Acacia $135.00 $370.00 18-Au -08 Acacia $55.00 $425.00 28-Oct-08 Acacia $40.00 $465.00 10-Nov-08 Acacia $70.00 $535.00 1-Dec-08 Acacia $70.00 $605.00 16-Dec-08 Acacia $55.00 $660.00 21-Jan-09 Acacia $90.00 $750.00 16-Feb-09 Acacia $55.00 $805.00 5-Mar-09 Acacia $55.00 $860.00 16-Mar-09 Acacia $70.00 $930.00 Animal Control - ~02 -s24o Tri-County Animnl Hospital Summarv 10/1/07 - 9/30/09 Date Items Debits Credits Bnlnnce $0.00 26-Mar-08 Tri-Count $1,190.00 $1,190.00 26-Mar-08 Tri-Coun $310.00 $1,500.00 26-Mar-08 Tri-Count $250.00 $1,750.00 3-A r-08 Tri-Count $145.00 $1,895.00 18-A r-08 Tri-Count $350.00 $2,245.00 18-A r-08 Tri-Coun $345.00 $2,590.00 18-Apr-08 Tri-Count $80.00 $2,670.00 18-Apr-08 Tri-Coun $110.00 $2,780.00 30-A r-08 Tri-Coun $1,055.00 $3,835.00 13-Ma -08 Tri-Coun $775.00 $4,610.00 22-Ma -08 Tri-Count $615.00 $5,225.00 5-Jun-08 Tri-Count $485.00 $5,710.00 13-Jun-08 Tri-Coun $295.00 $6,005.00 18-Ju1-08 Tri-Coun $540.00 $6,545.00 8-Oct-08 Tri-Count $305.00 $6,850.00 29-Oct-08 Tri-Coun $125.00 $6,975.00 3-Dec-08 Tri-Coun $210.00 $7,185.00 21-Jan-09 Tri-Coun $125.00 $7,310.00 16-Mar-09 Tri-County $70.00 $7,380.00 Animal Control - ~02 -s24o Humane Societx Summnry 10/1/07 - 9/30/09 Date Items Debits Credits Bnlance $0.00 26-Mar-08 Humane Societ $1,005.00 $1,005.00 3-Apr-08 Humane Societ $1,210.00 $2,215.00 ' 1-Ma -08 Humane Socie $1,055.00 $3,270.00 6-Jun-08 Humane Socie $1,485.00 $4,755.00 10-Ju1-08 Humane Socie $1,165.00 $5,920.00 5-Au -08 Humane Societ $890.00 $6,810.00 5-Se -08 Humane Societ $725.00 $7,535.00 1-Oct-OS Humane Socie $335.00 $7,870.00 5-Nov-08 Humane Societ $220.00 $8,090.00 3-Dec-08 Humane Socie $55.00 $8,145.00 3-Feb-09 Humane Socie $520.00 $8,665.00 4-Mar-09 Humane Society $180.00 $8,845.00 Animal Control - ~02 -s24o Ft. Pierce Animal Clinic Summnry 10/1/07 - 9/30/09 Dnte Items Debits Credits Bnlance $0.00 28-Mar-08 Animal Clinic $195.00 $195.00 3-A r-08 Animal Clinic $525.00 $720.00 8-Oct-08 Animal Clinic $340.00 $1,060.00 $1,060.00 $1,060.00 $1,060.00 $1,060.00 $1,060.00 Animal Control - 102 -6240 North Port Animnl Hospital Summnrw 10/1/07 - 9/30/09 Date Items Debits Credits Bnlnnce $0.00 24-Apr-08 North Port Animal Hospital $55.00 $55.00 22-Ma -08 North Port Animal Hos ital $55.00 $110.00 16-Jan-09 North Port Animal Hospital $70.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 $180.00 Animal Control - ~02 -s24o Floridn Veterinary Lengue Summnry 10/1/07 - 9/30/09 Date Items Debits Credits Balnnce $o.oo 30-Sep-08 Florida Veterina League $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 $70.00 Breeder Tracking Issues • Allowing pet owners to have one litter a year • Proving it's the same animal having more than one litter a year • Calling advertisements and having customers meet somewhere other than where dogs are bred • Re-sellers bringing puppies here to sell from out of area or state • Selling one litter - do not need a license • Manpower Pro's for Seller TaAs ~ • Track "For Sale" signs • Bulletin Boards • Ads in the newspaper using license # • Word of mouth • To sell one animal - must have a license • Less manpower needed Dog/Cat gestation period is 62-64 days. Dog's ist heat @ 6 months of age and every 6 months thereafter. Cycle last 10-21 days. Cats ist heat @ 6 months of age. G~cles are every 9-13 days, from ]an - Oct, cycle last 5-7 days. Current Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Proqram's Co-Pav Humane Society $25.00/Cat or pog Also offers, several times a year for free Animal Birth Control $25.00/Cat $35.00/ Dog United Humanitarian $25.00/Cat Neuter $35.00/Cat Spay $35.00/Dog Neuter $45.00/ Dog Spay SPCA $25.00/Cat or pog City of Pt. St. Lucie Animal Control One free per family ST. LUCIE COUNTY APPLICATION FOR SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHER PROGRAM Conditions• 1. Must be resident of unincorporated St. Lucie County. 2. Proof of residency required. (Drivers License, ID Card, electric bill.) 3. Pet license required at time of surgery. 4. Current rabies certificate required at time of surgery. (Additional fee for rabies certificate.) 5. $XX.00 co-pay required unless household income is 125% or below HHS Poverty Guidelines. Important Notice: It is your responsibilitv to discuss and pay for any additional charges for conditions that may be required or recommended for medical reasons, such as pet pregnancy, animal in heat, retained testicles, enhanced anesthesia, upgraded pain or other desirable medications. Co-pay may be required. If your application is approved, you will be contacted directly by St. Lucie County Animal Control with appointment information. Appointments are non-transferable and will expire if not used within time stated. For questions call: (772) 461-6177 or TDD (772) 462-1428. Name: Address: Phone: (home) Phone (cell) Cat: _ Dog: Sex: M: _ F: Age: Weight: Date of last Rabies shot: (if none write none) License number: (if none write none) Number in Household: Annual Household Income: I understand that falsification or misrepresentation of the above income information will lead to denial of my application and prosecution for fraud. I agree and accept the above-stated conditions. Signature: Date: Please mail to: St. Lucie County Animal Control 101 N Rock Rd. Ft. Pierce, Fl 34945 Attn: Animal Control Coordinator FOR OFFICE USE ONLY # In Household Annual Income Ran~e 1 More than $13,538 Yes No APPROVED: DENIED: 2 More than $18,213 Yes No 3 More than $22,888 Yes No NUMBER: 4 More than $27,563 Yes No 5 More than $32,238 Yes No DATE: 6 More than $36,913 Yes No 7 More than $41,588 Yes No REVIEWED BY: 8 More than $46,263 Yes No For family units with more than 8 members, add $4,675 for each additional member. ORDINANCE NO. 09-014 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1-4 "ANIMALS AND FOWL" OF THE CODE OF OR~INANCES OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 1- 14-16 (DEFINITIONS) TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "PET SELLER"; AMENDING SECTION 1-4-31 (BREEDER REGISTRATION REQVIRED) TO REQUIRE PET SELLER REGISTRATION; AMENDING SECTION 1-4-32 (ISSUANCE OF BREEDER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE) TO PROVIDE FOR ISSUANCE OF PET SELLER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FILING WITH THE ~EPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE ~ATE; PROVIDING ADOPTION; AND PROVIDING CODIFICATION. WHEREAS, Section 125.01, Florida Statutes, Quthorized the Bourd of County Commissioners to establish programs providing for the heQlth, sufety, and general welfare of the residents of St. Lucie County; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 1-4 (Anim4ls nnd Fowl) of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws (the "Animal Control Ordinance") provides for the regulation und control of animals in the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County; and, WHEREAS, on April 3, 2007, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 07-010 which estublished a differential unimal registration/identificntion tag program for dogs and cats in the unincorporated areas of the County as an appropriQte means of (a) promoting public henlth and snfety, (b) facilitating the identification 4nd return of strQy and last dogs nnd cuts, and (c) encouraging spaying and neutering to reduce the pet overpopulation in St. Lucie County in order to effectively enforce the provisions of Chapter 1-4, and;. WHEREAS, the Board hns determined that it is necessnry to establish a pet seller registration requirement to further serve the underlying purpose of Ordinance No. 07-10 ns set forth nbove by providing for registration of persons und entities which do not breed dogs nnd cats but offer them for sale to the public. ~#rike #k~ee~k pnssages are deleted. Underlined passnges are added. -1- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Bourd of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: PART B. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1-4 (ANIMALS AND FOWL) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND COMPILED LAWS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, BY AMEN~ING SECTION 1-4-16 (DEFINITIONS). Section 1-4-16 (Definitions) of Chapter 1-4 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws is hereby amended to add a definition of "breeder" as follows: Section 1-4-16. ~efinitions. Breeder. Any person other than a pet seller registered pursunnt to Section 1-4-31, as provided herein, qovernmental entity, or non-profit corporation which has been granted 501.C(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service, who owns, keeps, harbors, maintains, or has custody of 4ny dog or cat which produce a total of two or more litters during a twelve (12) month period. Pet Sel%% Any person or entity, other than a registered breeder pursu4nt to Section 1-4-31, governmental entity, or non-profit corporation which h4s been granted 501.C(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service, who offers for sale one or more doas or cats durinq Q twelve (12) month period. PART C. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 1-4 (ANIMALS AND FOWL) OF THE CO~E OF ORDINANCES AND COMPILED LAWS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, TO CREATE ARTICLE III, (RE6ISTRATION). Article III (Registration) of Chapter 1-4 of the St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws is hereby amended by amending Section 1-4-31 to read as follows: Section 1-4-31. Breeder nnd pet seller registrntion required It shnll be unlawful for any person or entitv to operute ns a cnt or dog breeder S#~+ke #kPeagl~ passages are deleted. Underlined pnssages are ndded. -2- and/or pet seller unless such person or entitv has been currently registered as a breeder or pet seller in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. Any breeder and/or pet seller shall be registered in accordance with the provisions of this ordinnnce. A breeder who is reqistered pursuant to this ordinance shall not also be required to reqister as a pet seller. Section 1-4-32. Issuance of breeder nnd/or pet seller registration certificnte. (a) All breeders e#~e#~-e+~e~-deg~ and pet sellers in the unincorpornted nreas of St. Lucie County shall obtain an annual St. Lucie County breeder or pet seller, as appropriate, registrntion certificate on or before October lst of each yenr. (b) The registration number shnll be included in all advertisements for sale of any animals offered for snle or breeding by the breeder or et seller. ~ Breeders and pet sellers shall obtain a registration certificate directly from (1) any participuting veterinarians' office displnying the St. Lucie County Animal Control Division Seal, e~ (2) the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, Inc., , re~~-R+e~E°, ~"O~~ or (3) the St. Lucie County Animal Control Division. Such request shall include proof of current vaccinution affidavit as set forth above in Section 1- 4-30(b) and a sterilization certificate duplicate copy, if applicable. Participating veterinarinns shall provide the . , St. Lucie Countv Animal Control Division with a list of all ~e~ reqistration certificates issued which shnll mcaintain a database of such information. The fees for breeder and pet seller registration sh411 be estublished by resolution of the Board. The County shal) pay participating veterinarians and the Humane Society of St. Lucie County, Inc., respectively, the sums to be determined by resolution of the Board for each registration certificate issued. (d) The ~edet~ registration certificate shull be non-transferable. ~ Net proceeds accruing to the County from the sQle of breeder and pet seller registration certificates shall be turned over to the Clerk of the Circuit Court to be placed in a fund designate as the "Animnl Registration Fund." The proceeds shall be used for spay/neuter progrnms in St. Lucie County operated by the St. Lucie County Humane Society. S*ri~e *hrea~kt passages are deleted. Underli ned pnssnges are added. -3- PART C. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. Special acts of the Florida legislature applicnble only to unincorporuted areas of St. Lucie County, nnd adopted prior to JnnuQry 1, 1969, St. Lucie County ordinances and St. Lucie County resolutions, or pnrts thereof, in conflict with this ordinance nre hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict. PART D. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY. If any portion of this ordinance is for any re4son held or declnred to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordin4nce. If this ordinance or any provision thereof shull be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstance, such holding shall not affect its applicability to nny person, property, or circumstance. PART E. FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE. The Clerk is hereby directed forthwith to send a certified copy of this ordinance to the Bure4u of Administrative Code and Lnws, Department of St4te, The Capitol, Tallcahassee, Florida 32304. PART F. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect PART G. ADOPTION. After motion and second, the vote on this ordinance was as follows: Chairman Paula A. Lewis XX Vice Chairmun Chcirles Grnnde XX Commissioner Chris Craft XX Commissioner poug Coward XX Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky XX PART H. CODIFICATION. Provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated in the Code of Ordinnnces of St. S*~+~te #~krea~# passages nre deleted. Underlined pussages nre added. -4- Lucie County, Florida, ctnd the word "ordinctnce" may be changed to "section", "article", or other nppropriate word, and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention; provided, however, that Parts B through H shall not be codified. PASSED AND DULY A~OPTED this XX day of XX, 2009. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: Deputy Clerk Chnir APPROVED AS TO FORM AN~ CORRECTNE55: BY: County Attorney s:\atty\ordnance\2009\09-014 ~T~c #~eagF~ passnges are deleted. Underlined pnssages nre ndded. ~5~ RESOLUTION NO. 09-103 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 07- 077 BY AMENDING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANIMAL AND BREEDER REGISTRATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Floridu, has made the following determinutions: 1. On April 3, 2007, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 07-010 which amended Chapter 1-2 "Animals and Fowl" of the Code of Ordinunces of St. Lucie County, Florida by creating Article III, "Registration" to require registration of dogs and cats and breeders in the unincorporated areas of the County. 2. Subsection 1-4-30(d) of the Code of Ordinances provides for the Board to establish by resolution a fee schedule for the issuance of registration/identification tags and registrntion of breeders pursuant to Ordinance No. 07-010. 3. On April 3, 2007, the Board ndopted Resolution No. 07-077 which established a fee schedule for registration pursuant to Section 1-4-30(d) of the Code of Ordinances. 4. On XX XX, 2009, the Board adopted Ordinnnce No. 09-014 which umended Article III, Chapter 1-2 of the Code of Ordinances to establish registrntion requirements for pet sellers. 5. It is necessary to nmend the fee schedule set forth in Resolution No. 07-077 to establish a fee for pet sellers. 6. The Board has determined it is appropriate to further amend Resolution No. 07-077 to provide for a reduced dog and cat registration fee for low income persons. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESO~VED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida: 1. Resolution No. 071077 is hereby amended by amending the fee schedule for issuance of animu) registration/identification tags us follows: 1. The following fee schedule shall npply for issuance of animal registration/identificntion tags pursuant to Chapter 1-4, St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances: A. Sterilized cat or dog - (1) $10.00 annual fee per animal (2) $25.00 lifetime fee per animal B. Multiple sterilized pets/one owner - (1) First sterilized cat or dog -$10.00 annunl fee, $25.00 lifetime fee (2) Second sterilized cat or dog -$8.00 annual fee, $20.00 lifetime fee (3) Third sterilized cat or dog -$6.00 annual fee, $15.00 lifetime fee C. ~~~~cd-ee#--er~deg~-3 e~+ ~ , eh- r~Ts~rnimT,•~ ,•vi -ew,~e;~ . , Sterilized cat or dog/low income household - Fees are waived for households with an annual household income at or below 125% of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Povertx 6uidelines. D. Non-sterilized cat or dog -$75.00 annual fee per nnimal E. Non-sterilized cat or dog with veterinarinn certificate indicuting animal's health or age prevents sterilization -$10.00 annuul fee per animal 2 F. Breeder~ or Pet Seller registration -$100.00 ' annualfee 6. Replacement tag -$5.00 per t4g H. The Countv shall pay each participatinq veterinarian and the Humnne Society of St. Lucie County, Inc, n fee of $2 00 for each reqistration certificate it issues on behalf of the County• 2. Except as amended herein, the remainder of Resolution No. 07-077 shctll remain in ful) force and effect. 3. This resolution shnll take effect on After motion nnd second the vote on this resolution was as follows: Chairman Paula A. Lewis XX Vice Chairman Charles Grande XX Commissioner poug Coward XX Commissioner Chris Craft XX Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky XX PASSED AND DULY ADOPTE~ this XX duy of XX, 2009. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORI~A BY: DEPUTY CLERK CHAIR APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AN~ CORRECTNE55: 5:\atty\resoltn~2009\09-103.doc COUNTY ATTORNEY 3 Agenda Request Item Number vi-~2 , Date: March 1~, 20Q9 ~ a ~I Consent [ X ] ~ Regular [ ~ • ' ~ ' Public Presentation [ ] _ . : _ . . i Leg. [ ] Quasi-JD j ] To: Board of County Commissioners Presented.~By Submitted By: Economic Development r: ~.-'4 Economic Dev~lopment Manager SUBJECT: Request the approval to minor revisions to the St. Lucie County's Economic Devefopment Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program. BACKGRGIJNU: The Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program was first approved by the Board of County Commissioners in October of 1992 (Ordinance No. 92-24) in an effort to stimulate job growth in St. Lucie County. In November 2002, after the voters of the County approved the continuation of the program. the BOCC approved the continuation of the program (Resolution No. 02-196). The program was revised in October 2003 (Resolution No. 03-258j. The program is structured to provide a tax exemption to qualifying businesses to expand or relocate to St. Lucie County. The revisions requested at this time include the following: change in rnanagement from Economic Devefopment Division to Grants and Disaster Recovery Department. and the addition of a bonus incentive for hiring local residents or local contractors. FUNDS AVAILABLE: No funds required at this time. PREVIOUS ACTION: The Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption was last revised in October 2003. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board approve the revised Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program as provided in the attached backup and request the County Attorney to redraft the basic grant agreement. COMMISSION ACTION: CONCURRENCE APPROVED DENIED OTHER - _ , Motion to approve as - - amended on paragraph 3B. Faye 1/V. Outlaw. M.P.~„ County Administrator ~oorainaiioN Stqnature: Countv Attorn~~~ 2~ ~o:. & Etuaaa~-~.~~~Mt~,1 Furcnasmc~ Cyriainating GeR:.: d; ~ _ Otne~~ ~rnYr~+~~~•w~v~^~wql ~~,MI ~ ~~Ofne- Firanc~~ ~ - , ~;~~/u~•.•- ~r+tn... c.' i inser nie ref ~ COMMISSION REVIEW: 3i10/2009 1 ~ ~`I Economic Development ! . . _..~w M E N! Q R A N! Q U IV! TO: Faye W. Outfaw, M.P.A. County Administrator FROM: Larry Daum Economic Development Manager DATE: March 10, 2009 SUBJECT: Request BOCC approval to minor revisions to the St. Lucie Economic Development Ad Vaforem Tax Exemption Program. The Economic Deveiopment Ad Vaforem Tax Exemption Frogram was ~rst approved by the Baard of Gounty Commissioners in October of 1992 (Ordinance Pio. 92-24j in an effort to stimutate job growth in St. Lucie County. The program was revised in October 2003 (Resofution No. 03-258). The program is structured ~o provicfe a tax exemption ta quaiifying businesses fo expand or reiocafe to St. Lucie County. The revisions requested at this time incfude the folfowing: change in management from Economic Devefopment division to Granits and Disaster Recovery Department, and the addition of a bonus incentive for hiring focal residents or focal contractors. Recommendation - Staff recommends t~at the BOCC approve the revised Economic Devefopment ~?d Vaiorem Tax Exemption Program as provided in the attached backup and request the County Attorney to rec~raf~ the basic agreement. Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program St. Lucie County 3/10/20Q9 The St. Lucie Baard of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to provide the appiication and instructions for the Economic Development Ad Vaforem Tax Exemption Program, which is designed to assist economic developrnent through exempfing certain property taxes. rirst, to heip determine if you qualify under this incentive program, you should read Section IV, "Do You Quafify for a Tax Exemption". If you have any questions about this program, including eligibility, or regarding the application process, please contact L~~ n~"^, ne.,o~,,,,.„e.,+ na.,.,.,,.~~ Q~~ William J. Hoeffner. Grants R./D. Recovery Director. at (772)462-1467. Tabfe of Contents I. Program fntent II. Enactment Authority IIl. Definition of Terms IV. Qualification for Tax Exemption -"Do You Qualify for a Tax Exemption" V. kppiication for Exemption Vl. Exemption Appiication Process VII. Contact Source for Assistance Attachments ~4. State Application, County Suppfemental Application, Annual Report Forms 6. Economic Devefopment Ad Vaforem Tax Exemption Orciinances: Ordinance #52-24 C. Section 96.'! °5 F.S. anc! Secfion 196.012 Subsections 5) and (16) r.S. D. St. Lucie County Tax Exemption Guicieiines I. Proaram fntent The St. Lucie Baard of County Commission, in Florida be(ieves that local government should support economic growth by providing an incentive for County employment opportunities that will lead to the improvement in the quality of life for County residents, positive expansion of the economy in terms of new jobs and improvements to real and personal property, and creating jobs in such a way so as not to disadvantage existing businesses while recognizing that productive competition fosters economic growth. The Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption is a local option tax incentive for new or expanding businesses, which may be granted at the sole discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. Incentives could be provided to businesses of diverse industries that would have a positive impact on the County's economy. Any exemption granted may apply up to one hundred percent (100%) of the assessed value per Section 9 and Section 12 of Article VII, of the Florida State Constitution, of all improvements to real ~roper"ty mad~ ~y or ror the use of a new business and of alf tangibie personal property or sucn new business, or up to one hundred (100%) of the assessed vaiue of all added improvements to real property made to facilitate the expansion of an existing business and of the net increase in all tangible personal property acquired to facilitate such expansion of an existing business, provided that the improvements to real property are made or the tangible personal property is added or increased after the date of the preliminary application or one year prior to the filing of the final application. Property acquired to repface existing property may not be considered to facilitate a business expansion. The exemptions may not appiy to improvements to real property made by or for the use of new or expanding businesses when such improvements have been included on the tax rolis prior to the preliminary application or one year prior to the fifing of the final application. The ability to receive an exemption for the period granted is conditioned upon the app(icant's ability to maintain the new business or the expansion of an existing business as defined in Section III.E. and H. throughout the entire exemption period. The applicant will be required to submit a report on an annual basis to the County evidencing satisfaction of this condition. The annual report shall be submitted on the attached form. In addition, any business granted an exemption will furnish to the County or its designee such information as the County or its designee may reasonabfy require for the purpose of determining continued performance by the business of the conditions stated in the exemption orciinance and the representations made in the appfication. II. Enactment Authoritv Article VII, Section 3 of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Section 196.1995 Florida Statutes, empower the County to grant Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions after the electors of the County, voting on the question in a referendum, authorize such exemptions. In a referendum held on this issue on November 5, 2002, the voters of St. Lucie County authorized the County to grant Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions. This exemption program is applicable in all areas of St. Lucie County where the County is the taxing authority. The exemption applies .only to taxes levied by St. Lucie County, where the County is the taxing authority. The exemption does not apply to taxes levied by the school district or water management district, fire district or to taxes levied by the voters for the payment of bonds or other special taxes authorized by a vote of the electors pursuant to Section 9 and Section 12. Articie VII, of the Florida State Constitution. The Ordinance (Ordinance No. 92-24) that impiements the tax abatement program is entitled "Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Ordinance of St. Lucie County, Florida". Kesalution No. 03-258 provides additional guidefines for impiemen~aiian the Ad 'vaiorem Ta~ Exemption Program. il(. Definition of Terms The following words, phrases, and terms shall have the same meanings attributed to them in current Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise: A. Applicant - Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation that files an application with the St. Lucie Baard of County Commissioners seeking an economic deveiopment ad valorem tax exemption. B. Bonus exemption for empfovment of St Lucie Countv residents and St. Lucie Countv contractors. 1. If a business can verifv after the first vear of exemption that sixtv percent (60%} of its full-time empioyees have been St Lucie County residents for at least six (6) months prior to empiovment then the business shall be entitled to one additional year from the standard exemption as set forth on Attachment 1. 2. If a business can verifv after the first vear of exemption that eiqhtv percent (8Q%) of its full-time emplovees have been St Lucie Countv residents Tor at least six (6) months prior to emploVment then the business shall be entitled to two additional ~~Pa~ from the standard exemption as set forth on Attachment 1, 3. If a business can verify that it used a licensed qeneral contractor whose arincipal place of business is focated in St Lucie County to construct the improvements then the business shall be entitfed to one additional vear from the standard exemption as set forth on Attachment 1. ~C. Business - Any activity engaged in by any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other Business organization or entity, with the object of private or public gain, benefit, or advantage, either direct or indirect. ~D. County - St. Lucie County. ~E. Department - The Fiorida Department of Revenue. €F. Exqansion of an Existinq Business: 1. As defined in Section 196.012(16). Fforida Statutes. an Expansion of an Existing Business means: (a) A business establisning ten (10j or more jobs to empioy ten (10j or more ful!-time employees in this State, which manuractures, processes, compounds, fabricates, or produces for sale items of tangibfe personal property at a fixed location and which comprises an industrial or manufacturing pfant; (b ~ tiny business estabfishing twent~~-five (25j or more jobs to employ twenty- five (25) or more ful{-time empioyees in this State. whos~ Saies ractor. as defined by Section 22Q.15;5;. ~lori~~ Statutes ro~ tn~ r'acifitv witn respecT to which it requests an economic devefopment ad valorem tax exemption is fess than 0.~0 for each year the exemption is claimed; or (c) Any business located in an Enterprise Zone that increases operations on a site collocated with a commercial or industrial operation owned by the same business. 2. ~ny expansion of an existing business must increase operations on a site collocated with a commercial or industrial operation owned by the same business, resulting in a net increase in employment of not fess than ten percent (10%) or an increase in productive output of not less than ten percent (10%). The ten percent (10%) requirement does not appfy to Enterprise Zones. €G. Extraordinarv as determined bv St. Lucie Board of Countv Commissioners. ~H. Improvements - Physical changes made to raw land, and structures placed on or under the iand surface. ~ I. New Business - As defined in Section 196.012(15), Fiorida Statutes, a new business means: 1. A Business estabiishing ten (10) or more jobs to employ ten (10) or more full-time employees in this State, which manufactures, processes, compounds, fabricates, or produces for safe items of tangibie personal property at a fixed locaiion and which comprises an industrial or manufacturing plant; or 2. Any business estabfishing twenty-five (25) or more jobs to employ twenty-five (25) or more ful!-time empfoyees in this State, whose Sales Factor, as defined by Section 220.15(5), Fiorida Statutes. for the facility with respect to which it requests an economic development ad vaiorem tax exemption is less than 0.50 for each year the exemption is claimed; or 3. An office space in this State owned and used by a corporation newly domiciled in this State; provided such office space houses fifty (50) or more full-time empfoyees of such corporation; or 4. A business located in an Enterprise Zone (pursuant to Section 290.0065, Fiorida Statutesl. Any new business must rirst begin operation on a site ciearfy separate from any other commercial or industrial operation owned by the same Busin~ss. ~,i. Proaertv within a Communitv Redeveiopment Area (CRA) - Any property iocated witnin a CRA created pursuant to Section 163.330, et.seg. Florida Statutes where a portion oT the County tax revenue will go directiy to the CRA. ~ r,. Real Propertv - Shall be derined in Section 192.00 Fiorida Statutes. ~ L. Saies racto~ - tis deTined in Seciion ~2C.~5.;5;. Fiorida Statutes. tne saies Tactor is a TfaCilOCi. tll° f1UIT1°i8t0~ Ot WhICt'1 lS t~le totai saies of tn~ taxpaver Ir thlS Siai° durin~ tn~ taxable year or period and the denominator of which is the totai saies of the taxpayer everywhere during the taxabfe year or period. ~ M. State - State of Florida. A,4 N. 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