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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners authorizes staff to proceed with
advertising a proposed Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2007-74, the Collier County
Convenience Business Security Ordinance.
OBJECTIVE: That the Board of County Commissioners ("Board") authorizes staff to proceed
with advertising the attached Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2007-74, the Collier County
Convenience Business Security Ordinance, as codified in Chapter 26, Article VI, of the Collier
County Code of Laws and Ordinances.
CONSIDERA TIONS: On November 27, 2007, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 2007- 74, the
Collier County Convenience Business Security Ordinance. The Ordinance authorizes Sheriff's
Office personnel to locally enforce the provisions of Florida's "Convenience Business Security
Act," which requires specificd security mcasurcs rcgarding convenience store businesses and
required training of convenience store retail employees. Similar ordinances have been adopted
in many Florida counties and municipalities.
The Sheriffs Office has rcquested that the Board amend Ordinance No. 2007-74 in order to
include the provisions of Florida Administrative Rule 2A-5.005, Minimum Safety Standards for
Convenience Businesscs.
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FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The proposcd Ordinance was prcpared by the County Attorney
and is sufficient for Board's consideration. The proposed amendments were also approved by the
Sheriff's legal staff. Weare requesting authorization to proceed with advertising the proposed
Ordinance for future consideration and adoption by thc Board, This is a regular agenda item
requiring simple majority vote. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to proceed
with advertising the attached Ordinancc amcnding Ordinancc No, 2007-74, the Collier County
Convenience Busincss Secmity Ordinance, as codificd in Chapter 26, Article VI, of the Collier
County Code of Laws and Ordinanccs.
PREPARED BY: Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Allomey, on behalf of
Commander Mike Williams, Collier County Sheriffs Office
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
16K1
Item Summary:
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners authorizes staff to proceed with
advertising a proposed Ordinance amending OI"din8nCe No 2007.74, the Collier County
Convenience Business Security Ordinance.
3/10/20099:00:00 AM
Meeting Date:
Prepared By
Jeff Ktatzkow
Assistant County Attorney
Date
County Attorney
County Attorney Office
2/24/20092:21 :33 PM
Apprond By
Jeff Ktatzkow
Assistant County Attorney
Date
County Attorney
County Attorney Office
2/25/20093:31 PM
Approved By
OMS Coordinator
OMS Coordinator
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
2/27/20099:50 AM
Apprm'ed By
John A. Yonkosky
Director of the Office of Management
Date
County Manager's Office
Office of Management & Budget
2/27/2Q09 1 :45 PM
Apprond By
James V. Mudd
County Manager
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
2.'27f2Q09 6:09 PM
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ORDINANCE NO. 2009-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-74, THE COLLIER
COUNTY CONVENIENCE BUSINESS SECURITY
ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING SECTION THREE,
CONVENIENCE BUSINESS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS, TO
INCLUDE THE MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR
CONVENIENCE BUSINESSES SET FORTH IN FLORIDA
ADMINISTRATIVE RULE 2A-5.005; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on November 27, 2007. the Board of County Commissioners adopted
Ordinance No. 2007-74. the Collier County Convenience Business Security Ordinance; and
WHEREAS. in keeping with a request by the Collier County Sheriffs Office, the Board
of County Commissioners desires to amend Ordinance No. 2007-74 by amending Section Three,
Convenience Business Security Requirements, to include the provisions set forth in Florida
Administrative Rule 2A-5.005. Minimum Safety Standards for Convenience Businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
SECTION ONE.
AMENDMENT TO SECTION THREE OF COLLIER COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. 2007-74.
Section Three is hereby amended to include the provIsions set forth in Florida
Administrative Rule 2A-5.005. Minimum Safety Standards for Convenience Businesses, as
follows:
SECTION THREE: Convenience Business Security Requirements.
(I) Each convenience business shall be equipped with the followim! securitv devices and
standards:
(a) A securitv camera system capable of recording and rerrieving a recognizable and
identifiable image of an offender to assist individuals involved in an investigation,
in a fomlat that can be enlarged and reproduced for distribution bv law
enforcement agencies. If one camera is not sufficient, additional cameras must be
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installed to capture the image of an offender at all register locations in use. The
camera svstem shall be:
(i) Positioned to provide photographic coverage of all registers in use and to
minimize tampering bv customers or offenders:
(ii) Maintained on a routine basis to ensure that the camera system is working
properlv at all times:
(iii) Capable of continuous operation or activation bv a remote triggering
device such as a concealed button or bill trap alarm: and
(iv) Verification that the camera system is in proper working order in
accordance with the standards listed above shall be maintained on the
premises in the form of test photographs produced annuallv. The system
shall be maintenanced no less than once every four months, documented
on a maintenance log kept on the premises.
(b) A drop safe or cash management device bolted to the floor, installed in the floor
or counter. or which weighs at least five hundred pounds. and prevents the retail
emplovee from accessing surplus cash receipts.
(i) Drop safes or cash management devices must be installed and maintained
as specified bv the manufacturer.
(ii) Drop safes or cash management devices must offer protection against
forced entrv, while providing a means for depositing currency. checks.
coins and the like, contained in bags or envelopes, or directlv deposited
into the bodv of the safe.
(c) A lighted parking lot illuminated at an intensitv of at least 2 foot-candles per
square foot at 18 inches above the surface.
(d) A conspicuous notice at the entrance which states that the cash register contains
$50 or less.
(e) Window signage and window tinting must allow for a clear unobstructed view of
the cash register and sales transaction area from inside or outside of the building
and in a normal line of sight. The degree of window tinting shall allow for
phvsical identification of all individuals in the sales transaction area from outside
the building and in a normal line of sight at all times.
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(f) Conspicuous hei[[ht markers with di[[its at least one inch m SIze at the inside
entrance of the convcnience business.
([[) A written cash management policy that is kept on site, limits the cash on hand at
all times after II p.m. and before 5 a.m.. and provides for:
Ii) guidelines for deposits to be made on a regular basis. but at variable
intervals to minimize offcnder activity resultin[[ from scheduled deposits
or procedures for deposits picked UP by an armored car service: and
Iii) an encouragement to drop cash in excess of $50 per register in the safe at
all times after 11 p.m. and before 5 a.m.
(h) Unless an exemption is [[ranted by the Office of the Attorney General under
Section 812.173(3). F.S.. a silcnt alarm which activates a signal to a law
enforcement or a private security a[[encv is required. Silent alarnls shall have a
primarv and secondary power source. Silent alarms must be installed by a
contractor licensed bv the Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensin[[ Board
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 489. F.S. Silent alanTIs shall be
maintenanced regularly in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and
in proper workin[[ order at all times the business is open.
Ii) If a murder. robberv. sexual batterv, aggravated assault. aggravated battcrv.
kidnappin[[ or false in1Prisonment has occurred at a convenience business. the
business must meet additional requirements under Section 812.173(4), F.S.
(1) E':ery wH':eRieRce business shall be equipped witH tHe follov.iRg seeurit). devices and
GtaRdards:
(a) /. cecHrity camera sj'Gtem capable of recordiflg afld retricviflg afl image to assist in
offender ideRtificatioB aHd apprehensioH.
(b) i\ drop safe or cash mill1u;;emeRt dc,,'ice for restricted access to cash rswipts.
(c) .^. ligHted parking lot illurniHated at aH iRtcnsity of at least t".'o CO) foot cafldles
per square foot at eigflteen (I S) inCHes above the surface.
(e1) /\ cOFl:;picHoHs notice at the entranec that states the caSH register cOFltaifls fifty
dollars ($50) or less.
(c) \l.'iFldow GigFlage tHat allows a clear, Hnobstructed '.'is'?: frORl oHtside the bHi1difl;;,
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(I) Heibat markers at tile eatrance of tae coayenieace EHlsiaess taat dislllay aeibht
measocemeats of indiyidtlals Viao eater tlle iaterior tlLotlba the eatraace.
(;) .^. casa maaabemellt Ilolicy to limit tae casa Oil aaad at all times after II :00 Il.m.
(2) !. soaveaiease bmiaess shall BOt have '.villdov.' tiatillb taat redtlces exterior or illterior
view ia a aormalliae of sibal.
(3) E\'ery cOIweaiease bHsiaess shall be eqtliplled with a ~;ileat alann to law cafereemellt or a
printe seemity abcflcy, lffiless alllllication for aa cJ(eHlj3tioa is made to and ;raatea by Florida's
!.ttorney Geaera!. .^J1 ilj'llllicatisll for e1temlltioa mUDt be is writiab aad mtlst SC accompanied by
aa admiaistrati\'e fee oft'.vcaty five dollars ($"5) for aaca store for 'oYaica tae eJ(elRlltion wOtlld
awlr.
(4) If a mtlrdcr, rosbery, se)lklal battery, a;bra',ated assault, a;gravated battery, kidailj'lllia;
or false imllrisonment, as taose erimes are the ideatified aad thcn dafifled sy Florida Statutes,
OCCHrs or aag ocsHned at a con\'enieflce busilwss after JHly I, 1989, aaa arises Otlt of tile
olleratioa of tae com'enieflce btlsifless, SHch coaveaieBee busiBess saall implement at leaot OBe
(1) of the follm':illg e)ltra semrit)' meaSBres:
(a) PfG\'ide at least t....'o CO) employees Oil tae premises at all times after I] :00 p.m.
aad Batil 5:00 a.m.;
(b) lastall for lise by ealployees at all times after II :00 p.m. alld Bati! 5 :00 a.m., a
secHred safety ellclosBre of trancllareBt polyearsollate or otaer material that meets
at least OBe (1) of tae followiag miaimum standards:
(i) Amsricaa Society for Testiag aad Materials Standard D3935
(elassification PCIIO B 3 Og00700), has a taiclmsss of at least 0.375
iaehes, atld has aB imp3ct streB;;ta of at leaDt t','o'O atlndred (200) foot
pOtlads; or
(ii) UBdarwriters Laboratory gtalldard UL 752 for meditlfll !Javo'er small a;-ms
(le'o's! oBe) BHllet ResistiBg Eqllipment;
(e) Pro'o'ids a security guard OB tile premises at all times after 11 :00 Il.m. atld HBtil
5:00 a.m.;
(d) Lock tas bli5illsss premises taroubaout the aOHrs frem 11 :00 p.m. lffitil 5 :00 a.m.,
and trallsact bUGir1ess oBly thmuga aB indirect pass through trough, trapdoor, or
,,\ iFldow; ur
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(e) Close the [,,"silless at all times after 11 :00 p.m. and antil5:00 a.m.
(5) For palfloses oftBis Section, any COB' eBieRce busiBess tBat by lay; lias then implemeBtod
aBY oftBe eKtra secmity measares set fortB iB paragraflflS (1)(a) (e), &beve, aBd lias maiBtained
such e:ctra measares y;itlioat aRY occan-once or incidellce of any' of tl.e crimes ideRtified by
Subsection (1), &bo'o'e, for a f'criod of at least t...o'eBty four (21) montBs immediately f'recediRg tlie
filiB::; of a notice of eJeemf'tion, may file witB a CEl emf'loyed by tlie CCSO, a Rotice of
e:eemptioR from tBe metra sewrity measares. In BO e'o'eRt shall tBis exemptioR be iRterpreted to
preclude full comjlliaflce witli tlie security moasaros set fortli iR SBbsection (1), &boye, sliould
aflY OCelllTeBee or iRcidellce of any crimes identified by SHbsection (1), above, caBse that
SBbsection to agaiR become applicable.
wm For the mutual convenience of the business and each investigating officer, each
convenience business is encouraged to maintain and have readily available in the transaction area
a red three ring binder ("Red Book") to include the following items:
(a) Inspection Log, maintained for the immediate past two (2) years' inspections,
including the inspection results;
(b) A copy of the business' then current local Business Tax Receipt (formerly called
an Occupational License);
(c) An annual test photograph taken by the security camera system and that shows an
identifiable image (to assist in offender identification and apprehension);
(d) A Maintenance Log of the security camera system that verifies the maintenance
perfom1ed not less than once every four (4) consecutive months. Upon request,
the CCSO will provide the requestor an example Camera Test and Maintenance
Log;
(e) The convenience business' writtcn cash management policy that limits cash on
hand at all times from 11 :00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Upon request, the CCSO will
provide the requestor a copy of the CCSO's example Cash Management Policy;
(f) Documented proof that conlirms the training (specified below) has been provided
to and leamed by each retail employee within sixty (60) days of the initial
employment of each such retail employee, including date(s) of such training for
each such employee: and
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(g) A copy of the then current Florida's Convenience Business Security Act
(currently Sections 812.1701 through 812.176, Florida Statutes).
SECTION TWO: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCE
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws
and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or
re-lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article,"
or any other appropriate word.
SECTION THREE: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of compctent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of (he
remaining portion.
SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be effective upon filing with the Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this ~day of ,2009.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
, Deputy Clerk
By:
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency:
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
County Attorney
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2A-5.005 Minimum Safety Standards for Convenience Businesses.
Each convenience business shall be equipped with the following security devices and standards:
(1) A security camera system capable of recording and retrieving a recognizable and identifiable image of an offender to assist
individuals involved in an investigation, in a format that can be enlarged and reproduced for distribution by law enforcement
agencies. lf one camera is not sufficient, additional cameras must be installed to capture the image of an offender at all register
locations in use. The camera system shall be:
(a) Positioned to provide photographic coverage of all registers in use and to minimize tampering by customers or offenders;
(b) Maintained on a routine basis to ensure that the camera system is working properly at all times;
(c) Capable of continuous operation or activation by a remote triggering device such as a concealed button or bill trap alarm;
and
(d) Verification that the camera system is in proper working order in accordance with the standards listed above shall be
maintained on the premises in the form of test photographs produced annually. The system shall be maintenanced no less than once
every four months, documented on a maintenance log kept on the premises.
(2) A drop safe or cash management device bolted to the floor, installed in the floor or counter, or which weighs at least five
hundred pounds, and prevents the retail employee from accessing surplus cash receipts.
(a) Drop safes or cash management devices must be installed and maintained as specified by the manufacturer.
(b) Drop safes or cash management devices must offer protection against forced cntlY, while providing a means for depositing
cUlTency, checks, coins and the llke, contained in bags or envelopes, or directly deposited into the body of the safe.
(3) A lighted parking Jot illuminated at an intensity of at least 2 foot-candles per square foot at 18 inches above the surface.
(4) A conspicuous notice at the entrance \vhich states that the cash register contains $50 or less.
(5) \Vindow signage and ""indo\'.' tinting mllst allow for a clear unobstructed vie\v of the cash register and sales transaction area
from inside or outside of the building and in a n0ll11al line of sight. The degree of windovv tinting shall allow for physical
identification of all individuals in the sales transaction area from outside the building and in a n0ll11alline of sight at all times.
(6) Conspicuous height markers with digits at least one inch in size at the inside entrance of the convenience business.
(7) A written cash management policy that is kept on site, limits the cash on hand at all times after 11 p.m. and before 5 a.111.,
and provides for:
(a) guidelines for deposits to be made on a regular basis, but at variable intervals to minimize offender activity resulting from
scheduled deposit<;; or procedures for deposits picked up by an arn10red car service; and
(b) an encouragement to drop cash in excess of $5U per register in the safe at all times after II p.m. and before 5 a.m.
(8) Unless an exemption is granted by the Office of the Attorney General under Section 812.173(3). F.S., a silent alarm which
activates a signal to a lav.' enforcement or a private security agency is required. Silent alall11s shall have a primal)' and secondary
power source. Silent alaJl11s must be installed by a contractor licensed by the r10rida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 489, F.S. Silent alanns shall be maintenanced regularly in accordance with the manufacturer"s
specifications and in proper v.iOrking order at all times the business is open.
(9) Ifa murder, robbery, sexual battery, aggravated assault, aggravated battc!)', kidnaping or false imprisonment has occurred at
a convenience business, the business must meet additional requirements under Section 812.173(4), F.S.
Specific Awhoriry 812.176 FS Law llIlplemclJ{cd 81:!. I 73 FS His!OIy-A'el1' 4-:!0-93. Joill! Adminisrrath.c Procedurcs Committee Ohjecliol1 Filed-
See FA rI'" l'o/. 19, ;Vo. 48, December 3. 1993, Amended :'.-:;4-94,6-:;5-96, 4-:!8-9X.
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";'2~" -\N~INANCE OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CALLED THE COLJ;JER
<-=.::. ~TY CONVENIENCE BUSINESS SECURITY ORDINANCE, PROVIDING
DEFINITIONS; SPECIFYING CONVENIENCE BUSINESS SECURiTY
REQUIREMENTS; REQUIREMENTS TO TRAIN RETAIL EMPLOYE;!;S;
ENFORCEMENT AND CIVIL FINES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODe OF LAWS
AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
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WHEREAS, Section 812,1725, Florida Statutes, authorizes Florida oounties to
adopt an ordinance regarding oonvenlence business seourity provided the
ordinance does not drffer from Section 612,173, Florida Statutes, ("Convenlenoe
Business Seourity Maasures") and Section 612.174, Florida Statutes, ("Training
of Retail Employees"); and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Sheriff's Office is recommending that this
Ordinance be adopted to authorize looal enforcement of Florida's 'Convenience
Business Security Aof (Sections 812.1701 through 812.175, Florida Statutes);
and
WHEREAS, thie Ordinance complies with Florida's "Convenience Business
Security Act;" and
WHEREAS, tha Collier County Board of County Commissioners agrees with lhe
Collier County Sheriff's Offioe recommendation that it w~1 be in the best interests
of retail employees of convenience businesses in Collier County that Florida's
Convenience Business Seourity Act be enforced throughout Collier County
pursuentto this Ordinance,
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA thaI a new Article VI in
Chapter 26 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Collier County is hereby
created to read as follows;
SECTION ONE. TITLE.
This Ordinance is and may be orted as the .Collier County Convenience
Business Saourity Ordinance,"
SECTION TWO: DEFINITIONS,
. Convenience business" maans any place of business that is primarily engaged
in the retail sale at groceries, or both groceries and gasoline, and that is open for
business at any time between the houlS of 11 ;00 p.m, and 5;00 a.m. The term
"Convenience Business" does not include:
(a) A businass that is solely or primarily a restaurant.
(b) A business thaI always has at least five (5) employees on the premises after
11 :00 p,m. and before 5;00 a.m.
(c) A business that has atleasl10,000 SQuare feet ot retail floor space.
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(d) A busines& in which the owners or members of the owner's family work in
the respective business premises between the hou", of 11 :00 p,m. and 5:00 a.m.
"CCSO' means the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
"cal" means any individuel employed by the CCSO who has been certified as a
"Convenience Business Inspector.~
"Retail Employee" means an employee of e convenience business who in the
course of such employment can be exposed to assault, bodily injury or death
from any individual in a convenience business premises at any time.
SECTION THREE: Convenience Business Security Requirements,
(1) Every convenience business shall be equipped with the following security
devices and standards:
(a) A security camera system capable of recording and retneving an imege to
assist in offender identification and apprehension.
(b) A drop safe or cash management device for restricted access to cash
receipts.
(c) A lighted panting lot illuminated at an intensity of at least two (2) foot-
candles per square foot at eighteen (18) inches above the surface,
(d) A conspicuous notice at the entrance that states the cash register contains
fifty dollars ($50) or less
(e) Window signage that allows a clear, unobstructed view from outSide the
building, including a clear line of sight of the cash register and the sales
transaction area,
(I) Height markers at the entrance of the convenience business that display
height measurements of individuals who enter the inlerior through the enlrance.
(g) A cash management policy to limit the cash on hand at all times after 11 ;00
p.m.
(2) A convenience business shall not have window tinting that reduces exterior or
interior view in a nOlTTlalline of sight.
(3) Every convenience business shall be equipped with a silent alalTTl to law
enforcement or a private security agency, unless application for an exemption is
made to and granted by Florida's Attorney General. An application for exemption
must be in writing and must be accompanied by an administrative fee of twenly-
fNe dollars ($25) for each store for which the exemption would apply,
{4) If a murder, robbery, sexual battery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery,
kidnapping or false imprisonment, as those crimes are the identified and then
defined by Florida Statutes, occurs or has occurred at a convenience business
after July 1, 1 ~B9, and arises out of the opeiiition of the convenience business,
such convenience business shall implement at teast one (1) of the follOWing extra
security measures:
(a) Provide at least two (2) employees on the premises at alltim..s after 11 :00
p.m, and until 5:00 am.;
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(b) Install lor use by employees at all times alter 11 :00 p.m. and until 5.00 a.m..
a secured safety enclosure of Iransparent polycarbonate or other material that
meets at least one (1) 01 the lollowing minimum standards:
(i) American Society lor Testing and Materials Standerd 03935 (classification
PC110 B 3 0800700), has a thickness of at least 0.375 inotles, and has an
impact strength of at least two hundred (200) loot pounds; or
(ii) Underwriters Laboratory Standard UL 752 lor medium power small arms
(level one) Bullet Resisting Equipment;
(c) Provide a security guard on th.. premises al all times after 11 :00 p.m. and
until 5:00 a.m.:
(d) Lock the business premises throughout the hours from 11 :00 p.m. until 5:00
a.m., and transact business only through an indirect pass-through trough,
trapdoor, or window; or
(e) Ciose the business at allllmes alter 11 :00 p.m. and until 5:00 a.m.
(5) For purposes of this Section, any convenience business that by law has then
implemented any of the extra security measures set forth in paragraphs (4 )(a)-
(e), above, and has maintained such extra measures without any occurrence or
incidence of any 01 the crimes identified by Subsection (4), above, lor a period of
at ieast twenty-lour (24) months Immediately preceding the filing 01 a notice of
exemption, may file with a CBI employed by the CCSO. a notice of exemption
Irom the extra security measures. In no event shall this exemption be interpreted
to preclude lull compiiance with the security measures set lorth in Subsection (4),
above, should any occ:urrence or incidence 01 any crimes identified by
Subsection (4), above, cause that Subsection to again become applicable.
(6) For the mutual convenience 01 the business and each investigating officer,
each convenience business is encouraged to maintain and have readily available
in the transaction area a red three ring binder ("Red Book") to include the
lollowing items:
(a) Inspection Log, maintained lor the immediate past two (2) years'
inspections, including the inspection results;
(b) A copy of the business' then current local Business Tax Receipt (Iormerty
called an Occupational License);
(c) An annual test photograph taken by the security camera system and that
shows an identifiable Image (to assist in offender identification and
apprehension);
(d) A Maintenance Log of th.. security camera system that verif18s the
maintenance performed not less than once every four (4) consecutive months.
Upon request, the CCSO will provide the requestor an example Camera Test and
Maintenance Log;
(e) The convenience business' written cash management policy that limits cash
on hand at all times from 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. Upon request, the CCSO will
provide the requestor a copy 01 the CCSO's example Cash Management Policy;
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(f) Documented proof that confinns the training (specified below) hes been
provided to and learned by each retail employee within sixty (60) days of the
initial employment of each such retail employee, including date(s) of such training
for each such empioyee; and
(g) A copy of the then current Florida's Convenience Business Security Act
(currently Sections 812,1701 through 812,176, Florida Statutes),
SECTION FOUR: Required Training for all Convenience Business' Retail
Employees,
The owner or principal operator of each convenlence business, applied to each
premises of the retail convenience business, shall provide to each ratail
employee a proper robbery deterrence and safety training by Florida Attomey
General approved curriculum within sixty (60) days of the date of such
employee's iMial employmenl Upon request. the CCSO will provide a copy of
an example document titled "Robbery Prevention and Awareness Training
Handbook" that specifies a training program that has many times been
"approved" by the Attorney General. The convenience businass' original training
curricuium shall be submitted In writing to the Attomey General and shall ba re-
submitted biennially to the Attorney General tor re-approval, The application fee
shall be as then specified in Section 812,174. Florida Statutes. or its successor,
seCTION FIVE: Enforcement; Civil fines,
(1) Any certified Convanience Business Inspector ("CBI") employed by lhe
Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is authorized by this Ordinance to
investigate any alleged violation of this Ordinance. Violation of any provision of
this Ordinance by any owner or principal operator of a convenience business
shall result In a notiea of violation from such CBI. The noticed violator shall have
thirty (30) days after receipt of such notice to proVIde proof to the CBI that the
violator hes complied with all requirements stated in such notlea, If the Violation
continues efter that thirty (30) dey period. the CBI may refer the case to Collier
County Code Enforcement for enforcement. The Director of Code Enforcement.
or the assigned Code Enforcement Special Mester. if applicable. mey suspend
imposition of eny fine in his/her discretion up until an order imposing a fine has
been issued. After an order imposing e fine has been issued. fine reductions
shall be controlled by Chapter 162. Florida Statu/as, and applicable Collier
County Ordinances, No such notice. fine. or fine reduction, shall be subject to
any provision of Chapter 120. Florida Statutes,
(2) The CCSO or Collier County's Code Enforcement Department perllonnel shali
have full power and authority to petition a court of law for an injunction If It is
detennined by the CBI. the Director of Code Enforcement. or by the Code
Enforcement Special Mester, if applicable, that the heelth, safety. or public
welfare is threatened by continued operation of a convenience business in
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violation of this Ordinance, In any action for such an injunction, the petttloner
may seek a civil penalty not to exceed fIVe thousand dollars ($ 5,000) per
violation, plus attomey's fees and costs,
SECTION SIX: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of Collier
County or other applicable law, the more restrictive shall appiy. If any phrase or
portion of this Ordinance is held Invalid or unconstttutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and
independent provision and such hoiding shall not affact the validity of the
remaining portions.
SECTION SEVEN, INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES,
This Ordinance shan be made a part of the Code of Laws and Ordinances
of Collier County, Florida, The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish that resuR, and the word "Ordinance" may be changed to
"Section," "Article" or any other appropriate word,
SECTION EIGHT. EFFECTIVE DATE,
This Ordinance shall be effective upon fiiing with the Florida Department
of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, this .27thday of November, 2007,
ATIEST;'
Dwight E. Bro~, CI~rI<
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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STATE OF FLORIDA)
COUNTY OF COLLIER)
I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and for the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of:
ORDINANCE 2007-74
Which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
on the 27th day of November, 2007, during Regular Session.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of
County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 28th
day of November, 2007.
DWIGHT E. BROCK
Clerk of Courts and Clerk
Ex-officio to Board of
County
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