Agenda 02/28/2023 Item #10F (Presentation by Domestic Animal Services volunterrs on Hobby Breeders)10.F
02/28/2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to hear a presentation by Tom Kepp and Domestic Animal Services (DAS)
volunteers on hobby breeders and consider providing staff direction to schedule a future Board
workshop on Hobby Breeders in Collier County.
OBJECTIVE: To hear a presentation by Tom Kepp and Domestic Animal Services (DAS) volunteers on
Hobby Breeders and consider providing staff direction to schedule a future Board workshop on Hobby
Breeders in Collier County.
CONSIDERATION: In Collier County, as defined by Ordinance, a Hobby Breeder is "any person who
intentionally or unintentionally causes or allows the breeding or studding of one (1) or more domestic
cat(s) or dog(s), producing one (1) to two (2) litters per household or premises per a one-year period,
excepting service dog organizations that are members of Assistance Dogs International." (Ord. No.
2018-33, § 1)
To register as a Hobby Breeder, you need to apply for and receive a DAS Breeder's Permit. This requires
the applicant to go to DAS, provide photo identification with the completed application, pay the $200
permit fee, and schedule an inspection of the Hobby Breeder's location.
FISCAL IMPACT: This executive summary has no immediate fiscal impact.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This executive summary has no immediate growth
management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issues at this time and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To hear a presentation by Tom Kepp and Domestic Animal Services (DAS)
volunteers on Hobby Breeders and consider providing staff direction to schedule a future Board workshop
on Hobby Breeders in Collier County.
Prepared by: Burt L. Saunders, Commissioner, District 3
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10.F
02/28/2023
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.17
Doc ID: 24746
Item Summary: Recommendation to hear a presentation by Tom Kepp and Domestic Animal Services (DAS)
volunteers on hobby breeders and consider providing staff direction to schedule a future Board workshop on Hobby
Breeders in Collier County. (Sponsored by Commissioner Saunders)
Meeting Date: 02/28/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director — County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
02/17/2023 9:02 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Commissioner District 3 — Board of County Commissioners
Name: Burt Saunders
02/17/2023 9:02 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Office of Management and Budget
County Attorney's Office
Office of Management and Budget
County Manager's Office
Board of County Commissioners
Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review
Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer
Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review
Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Completed
02/17/2023 9:09 AM
Completed
02/17/2023 10:09 AM
Completed
02/21/2023 7:58 AM
Completed
02/22/2023 11:40 AM
02/28/2023 9:00 AM
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