Resolution 2013-227 RESOLUTION NO. 2013- 227
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION 2009-266 IN ORDER
TO ESTABLISH A REVISED COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL
SERVICES FEE POLICY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a revised
Collier County Animal Control Ordinance which implemented new programs not contemplated
by the existing Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Animal Services has recommended to the Board of County
Commissioners that an updated and complete Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy be
established as set forth in Exhibit A as attached; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby accepts the recommendations
of the Director of Animal Services.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY THAT:
The Collier County Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy is hereby established as set
forth in Exhibit A as attached hereto and incorporated herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution supersedes and replaces Resolution
No. 2009-266 in its entirety as of the effective date below.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy becomes effective November 1, 2013.
THIS RESOLUTION adopted this 1111 day of 0 fl / ' Y , 2013 after motion,
second and maj rity vote in favor of passage.
ATTEST :' _ •.:r BOA' \01 C 1 UN Y •OMMISSIONERS
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Ate aS Chl",1:Reiy Clerk tS RI"IA A. HILLER, ESQ.
signature only. CHAIRWOMAN
Approved as to form and legality:
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Emily R. PepQ
Assistant County Attorney
EXHIBIT A
COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES
FEE POLICY
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish user fees which will partially offset the cost of
providing domestic animal services to the taxpayers of Collier County.
II. LIMITATIONS
A. No Waiving of Fees. The Board of County Commissioners shall set all fees and
charges. No fees may be waived, except as stated herein.
B. Non-Fee-Related Policies. The Director of Animal Services, or designee, may
waive enforcement or application of any department policies or restrictions provided such waiver
does not conflict with applicable local, state, or federal laws and does not interfere with public
safety.
C. Promotional Sales and Advertisements. Fees may be reduced from time to time
for special promotional sales and advertisements if approved by the Director of Animal Services
and such a reduction is applied in a consistent and time-limited manner. Examples may include
but are not limited to: Two-for-one cat adoptions in June to recognize National Adopt-A-Cat
Month, or reduced adoption fees in February for senior citizens.
D. Sponsored Fees. The department may accept cash donations to sponsor fees for
needy customers. Fee sponsorship donations will be accounted for as the sale of gift certificates to
be redeemed at the time of the fee-incurring transaction. Redemption of sponsored fee gift
certificates will be at the director's discretion in accordance with the following general guidelines:
1. A customer cannot benefit from sponsored fees more than once in a twelve-month period; 2. A
customer cannot receive a benefit of more than $100 toward a reclaim transaction; 3. A customer
cannot receive a benefit of more than $30 toward a surrender transaction.
E. Service Animals. All fees associated with services provided to service animals
and service animals-in-training, as defined in F.S. 413.08, are waived.
F. Safekeeping. If an animal is impounded at the request of a first-responding
agency due to the death, medical emergency, or disaster-related circumstance of its owner or
caretaker, and that animal is claimed by the owner, next of kin, or otherwise authorized party at
the first available opportunity, impound fees may be waived. This exception does not apply to
animals of owners or caretakers who have been arrested or incarcerated.
G. Refunds. The following fees are nonrefundable: Impoundment Fees, Owner
Surrender Fees, License Fees (except as provided for herein), and Permitting Fees. The following
fees are refundable only if service is not rendered: Mandatory Spay/Neuter Fees and Micro-
chipping Fees. Euthanasia and Cremation Service Fees may be refunded at the discretion of the
Director of Animal Services, or designee, upon written request received within 30 days of
payment or receipt of service, whichever comes first.
Adoption fees will be refunded within seven days of placement if 1) the animal is
returned to Domestic Animal Services or, 2) the adopter can demonstrate non-routine veterinary
medical expenses in excess of the amount of the adoption fee. Adoptions are considered "as is,"
and no expenses beyond the adoption fee will be reimbursed. Adopted animals may be returned
between the eighth and the 30th day after placement without incurring an owner surrender fee, but
the adoption fee will not be refunded. On the 31st day and all those thereafter, an owner surrender
fee will be incurred for adoption returns. Days are counted as calendar days, irrespective of
Domestic Animal Services open-to-the public hours.
III. FEES
Impoundment
Dogs, cats, and other small animals dropped-off
First occurrence $25
Second occurrence $50
Each occurrence thereafter $100
Dogs, cats, and other small animals picked up by ACO
First occurrence $40
Second occurrence $65
Each occurrence thereafter $115
Impound fees will be waived for cats and dogs reclaimed
before the end of the standard holding period, upon first
impoundment only when the animal has a current County
license at the time of impoundment.
Equine, bovine, and other livestock
Over 200 lbs., first impoundment $50
Over 200 lbs., second impoundment of same or different $75
animal from same site
Over 200 lbs., each subsequent impoundment of same or $100
different animal from same site
Under 200 lbs., first impoundment $20
Under 200 lbs., second impoundment of same or different $45
animal from same site
Under 200 lbs., each subsequent impoundment of same or $70
different animal from same site
Transportation for impounded livestock direct cost plus 50%
Daily board for all impounded animals $10
Daily board fees will be waived for cats and dogs reclaimed
before the end of the standard holding period, upon first
impoundment only, when the animal has a current County
license at the time of impoundment.
Laboratory, veterinarian, farrier, or other outside service direct cost plus 50%
expenses
Mandatory Spay/Neuter
Canine Neuter $75
Canine Spay $85
Feline Neuter $50
Feline Spay $65
Owner Surrender
Owner surrender fee, animal dropped off $10
Owner surrender fee, picked up at residence $60
Mothers surrendered with kittens or puppies will be accepted for one owner surrender fee
of$10. Kittens or puppies surrendered individually or as litters without mothers will be
charged the surrender fee per animal.
Adoption
Cat or kitten $40
Dog or puppy $65
Rescue adoption $20 or as stipulated by
MOU
Rescue transfer No charge
Other animal adoption market rate or less
Rescue adoptions may only be performed by organizations who possess a 501(c)3
standing and have an established mission statement.
Rescue transfers may only be performed by organizations that have a licensed
veterinarian on staff; organizations receiving rescue transfers assume responsibility for
compliance with F.S. 823.15.
Licenses
Spayed or neutered dog or cat $10
Unaltered dog or cat under one year $10
Unaltered dog or cat over one year $60
Blanket license for animal-related organizations and rescue No charge
organizations
Unaltered dog or cat license fee of $60 will be refunded to
the $10 spayed or neutered fee rate ($50 refund) when the
animal owner presents proof of spay or neuter within 30
days of purchase.
Micro-chipping
Micro-chipping impounded or owned animal $15
Micro-chipping adopted animal $10
Animal-Related Business, Animal-Related Organization,
Rodeo, Commercial Breeder, and Non-commercial
Breeder Permits
Animal-Related Business $100
Animal-Related Organization No charge
Rodeo $100
Commercial Breeder $500
Non-commercial Breeder $200
Responsible Pet Ownership Course
Course registration fee $40
Meeting Room Rental
Meeting room, non-profit use $10 per hour
Meeting room, for-profit use $25 per hour
Additional charge if food is served $20 per event
DAS-sponsored events and governmental use No charge
The meeting room is only available during Domestic Animals Services' open-to-the-
public hours.
Euthanasia and Cremation Services
General Public
Pick-up at residence $50
Euthanasia $5
Remains disposal, no cremation $5
Cremation, no save ashes $40
Cremation, save ashes $100 + $1/1b over 100 lbs
Private cremation $200 + $1/lb over 100 lbs
Return ashes $20
Veterinarians
Remains disposal, no cremation(includes pick-up) $20
Cremation, no save ashes (includes pick-up) $50
Cremation, save ashes (includes pick-up and return ashes) $100 + $1/1b over 100 lbs
Private cremation $200 + $1/1b over 100 lbs