DASAB Agenda 05/20/2024Collier County
Board of County Commissioners
Domestic Animal Services Advisory Committee Workshop
May 20.2024
4:00 pm
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Call to Order
Roll Call - Establish a Quorum
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of May 20,2024 Workshop Agenda
Workshop Topics
A. DAS Division Update
a. Facilities
b. Staffing
c. Programs
B. Florida Sunshine Law
C. FY 25 Budget - Priorities
D. Next Steps & Future Meetings
Public Comment
Advisory Board Member Comments
Adjourn
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Florida Sunshine Law
Special districts, along with counties, municipalities and other governmental agencies, must comply with the
meeting requirements contained in Chapter 286, Florida Statutes - Public Business: Itliscellaneous Provisions,
also known as the "Government-inthe-Sunshine Law" and the "Sunshine Law" and the public record
requirements contained in Cha ter 1 19 Florida Statutes - Publi rds. Furthermore , special districts must
comply with additional meeting req uirements in ChaD ter 1 89 Florida Statutes - The Uniform Soecial District
Accountability Act, and certain special districts may need to comply with meeting requirements in other laws.
This chapter provides an overview of public meetrng requirements contained in several laws and public record
requirements.
Public Meeting Requirements
Sunshine Law Requirements
Florida's Sunshine Law assures open government in Florida. lt applies to any formal or informal gathering of
two or more members of the same board to discuss some matter that will foreseeable come before that board
for action, unless statutorily exempted. ln summary, this law:
Provides a basic right of access to most meetings of boards, commissions and other governing bodies
of state and local government, including special districts.
Applies to discussions, deliberations and formal actions taken by the board regardless of whether the
matter has been scheduled for a vote or whether there is a quorum present.
Prohibits board members from conducting private discussions about board business via email,
telephone, text messaging, Facebook or any other form of communication.
Requires that any gathering (formal or casual) of two or more members of the same governing body to
discuss some matter on which foreseeable action will be taken by the governing body must be open to
the public unless the legislature has created an exemption from the Sunshine Law for that meeting.
Exemptions related to special districts include the following:o Certain meetings between the governing board and its attorney to provide the attorney with advice
on settlement negotiations or litigation expenses in pending civil or administrative litigation, provided
strict compliance with specific statutory conditions.o Collective bargaining strategy discussions between the chief executive officer and a special
district's governrng board. However, the collective bargaining negotiations between the chief
executive officer and a bargaining agent are not exempt and must be conducted in the sunshine.
Requires, subject to listed exemptions, governing boards to provide members of the public a
reasonable opportunity to be heard on a proposition before the board.
o The opportunity to be heard does not have to occur at the same meeting at which the board takes
official action if the opportunity occurs at a meeting that is during the decision-making process and
is within reasonable proximity in time before the meeting at which the board takes official action.
o Does not prohibit the board from, "maintaining orderly conduct or proper decorum at a meeting."
Boards can adopt rules that limit the time a person has to address the board, provide procedures
for allowing representatives of a group to address the board and provide procedures or forms for an
individual to use in order to inform the board of a desire to be heard, the position on the proposition
and designation of a representative to speak for him or her.
Sunshine Law Meeting Notice Requirements
The Sunshine Law requires each special district to
. Provide reasonable public notice of each meeting.
. lnclude in the public notice a statement that anyone wanting to appeal an official decision made on any
subject at the meeting must have a verbatim record of the meeting that includes the testimony and
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Sunshine Law Meeting Minutes Requirements
The Sunshine Law requires each special district to
Promptly record minutes of public meetings (an electronic recording or written transcript is not
required).
It/ake the minutes available for public inspection.
Penalties for Sunshine Law Violations
The Sunshine Law provides the following penalties regarding a special district governing body member who
violates the Sunshine Law:
A noncriminal infraction is punishable by a fine up to $500.
A criminal penalty (a knowing violation) is a second-degree misdemeanor and is punishable by a prison
term up to 60 days and/or a fine up to $500.
A citizen may apply to a circuit court for an injunction to enforce the Sunshine Law. lf the cou( finds
that the Sunshine Law was violated, attorney's fees are assessed against the special district. Fees may
also be assessed against governing body members. However, if the governing body seeks advice from
its attorney and follows the advice, attorney's fees will not be assessed.
When a method for removal from office is not otheruise provided by the Florida Constitution or by law,
the Governor may suspend an elected or appointed public officer who is indicted or informed against for
any misdemeanor arising directly out of his or her official duties. lf convicted, the officer may be
removed from office by the Governor.
Uniform Special District Accountability Act Requirements (Follow Until December 3'l,2021)
ln addition to the Sunshine Law requirements, the Uniform Special District Accountability Act requires each
special district to comply with the following requirements:
lndependent special districts must
Advertise the day, time, place, and purpose of any meeting, other than a regular meeting or any
recessed and reconvened meeting, at least seven days before such meeting in a newspaper of general
paid circulation in the county or counties in which the special district is located. The advertisement must
be published in the same way as the meeting schedule.
ln the event of a bona fide emergency, provide reasonable notice, hold the emergency meeting, and
subsequently ratify the emergency meeting. Do not approve the annual budget at an emergency
meeting.
evidence on which the appeal is based (does not apply to tax increase notices in section 200.065(3).
Florida Statutes, method of fixinq millaqe).
. Quarterly, semiannually, or annually prepare a schedule of regular meetings that includes the date,
time, and location of each meeting.. File the schedule with its local governing authority or authorities.. Publish the schedule in the legal notices and classified advertisements section of a newspaper that:o ls of general or paid circulation in the county or counties in which the special district is located;o ls a community newspaper of general interest and readership, as opposed to limited subject matter;
ando ls published at least five days a week, unless the oniy newspaper in the county is published fewer
than five days a week.. Post the schedule on the special district's official website.. Post the agenda ofthe event on the special district's official website at least seven days before each
meeting or workshop and keep it there for at least one year.
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Water management districts may provide reasonable notrce (no less than seven days) of public meetings held
to evaluate responses to solicitations issued by the water management district, by publication in a newspaper
of general paid circulation in the county where the principal office of the water management district is located
or in the county or counties where the public work will be performed.
Uniform Special District Accountability Act Requirements (Follow Starting January 1,20221
ln addition to the Sunshine Law requirements, the Uniform Special District Accountability Act requires each
special district to comply with the following requirements:
Meeting Schedule
Quarterly, semiannually or annually prepare a schedule of regular meetings that includes the date,
time, and location of each meeting.
File the schedule with each local governing authonty in which the special district has jurisdiction.
Publish the schedule as provided in Chapter 50, Florida Statutes (2021), in the county or counties in
which the special district has jurisdiction (see Legal and Official Advertisements below).
Post the schedule on the special distnct's official website.
Meeting Agenda
Prepare and post the agenda ofthe event on the special district's official website at least seven days
before each meeting or workshop and keep it there for at least one year.
Additional Requirements for lndependent Special Districts
For any meeting other than a regular meeting or any recessed and reconvened meeting, advertise as
provided in Chapter 50, Florida Statutes (2021), in the county or counties in which the special district
has jurisdiction the day, time, place, and purpose of such meeting at least seven days before the
meeting (see Legal and Official Advertisements below).
ln the event of an emergency, provide reasonable notice as provided in Chapter 50, Florida Statutes
(2021), in the county or counties in which the special district has jurisdiction, hold the emergency
meeting, and subsequently ratify the emergency meeting. Do not approve the annual budget at an
emergency meeting (see Legal and Official Advertisements below).
Additional lnformation for Water Management Districts
Any other provision of law to the contrary, notwithstanding, and except in the case of emergency meetings,
water management districts may provide reasonable notice for no less than seven days in the county or
counties in which the special district has jurisdiction. For public meetings held to evaluate responses to
solicitations issued by the water management district, notice requirements may be by lnternet publication, by
publication in a newspaper in the county where the principal office of the water management district is located,
or in the county or counties where the public work will be performed (see Legal and Official Advertisements
below).
Legal and Official Advertisements
Special district meeting-related newspaper publications must comply with Chapter 50, Florida Statutes (2021)
This section summarizes those requirements. Questions should be referred to the special district's legal
counsel.
Special districts may choose to publish notices in print format or, if certain conditions are met, internet-only
publications.
Publishing in the Print Edition of a Newspaper
Before publishing, confirm with the newspaper that it is a general circulation newspaper that meets the
requirements of Chapter 50, Florida Statutes ln summary, the newspaper must:
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. Be printed and published periodically, at least once a week.. Contain at least 25 percent of its words in the English language. . Satisfy one of the criteria specified in
section 50.01 'l('l)(c)1 .-3 , Florida Statutes (2021).
. Be available to the public generally for the publication of official or other notices with no more than 75
percent of its content dedicated toward advertising, as measured jn half of the newspaper's issues that
are published during any 12-month period, and customarily containing information of a public character,
or of interest or of value, to the residents or owners of property in the county where published, or of
interest or of value, to the general public.
. Continually publish in a prominent manner within the flrst five pages of the print edition and the bottom
portion of the homepage of the newspaper's website the following: the name, street address, phone
number, website URL of the newspaper's approved print auditor; the newspaper's most recent
statement of ownership; a statement of the auditor certifying the veracity of the newspaper's print
distribution and the number of the newspaper's website's monthly unique visitors or the newspaper's
periodicals permit, if applicable.
lf a special district publishes a notice in the print edition of a newspaper, the newspaper is required to also post
the notice on the newspaper's website on the same day at no additional charge. ln addition, the newspaper is
required to place the notice on a statewide website established and maintained as an initiative of the Florida
Press Association as a repository for such notices (see Florida Public Notices
at www. F lo rid a P ublicNotices. com).
lnternet-Only Publications
ln lieu of publishing in the print edition of a newspaper as described above, a special district may opt for
internet-only publications in the legal notices section of the newspaper's website with any newspaper meeting
the above requirements within the jurisdiction of the special district. To do so, the special district must:
Hold a public hearing noticed in a print edition of a newspaper in accordance with Chapter 50, Florida
Statutes (2021)
Make a determination by a majority of the members of the special district's governing body that the
internet publication is in the public interest and that the residents within the special district's jurisdiction
have sufficient access to the internet by broadband service as defined in section 364.02 Florida
Statutes, or through other means such that internet-only publication would not unreasonably restrict
public access.
Provide notice at least once per week in the print edition of a newspaper of general circulation within
the jurisdiction of the special district stating:o Legal notices pertaining to the special district do not all appear in the print edition of the local
newspaper;o Additional legal notices may be accessed on the newspaper's website; and,o A full listing of any legal notices may be accessed on the statewide legal notice website located
at www. FloridaPublicNotices.com (the newspaper is also required to place the notice on this
website).
Post a link on the special district's official website homepage to a webpage that lists each newspaper in
which the special district publishes legal notices.
Procedures to Follow When a Newspaper Does Not Exist in a County
A special district with jurisdiction in a county in which no newspaper is published may publish notice as follows:
. Publish in any newspaper qualified under Chapter 50, Florida Statutes (2021), in an adjoining county or
on the website of any such newspaper and on www. FloridapublicNotices.com; or,. Post three copies of the notice in three different places in the county, one of which shall be at the front
door of the courthouse and by publication in the nearest county in which a newspaper is published.
Meeting Locations
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The Sunshine Law requires each special district to hold its public meetings in a facility that does not restrict
access or discriminate based on sex, age, race, creed, color, origin or economic status.
ln addition, the Uniform Special District Accountability Act requires each special district to hold its public
meetings in one of the following facilities:
. A public building when available within the special district;. A county courthouse in the county in which the special district is located; or. A building in the county accessible to the public.
Suggestions for a Canceled Meeting
Neither the Sunshine Law nor the Uniform Special District Accountability Act address notice for a canceled
future meeting. lf a meeting must be canceled, the special district should provide reasonable notice as soon as
possible to the public as a courtesy. For example, the special district could do one or more of the following:
Publish a cancellation notice in the paper.
Post a cancellation notice on its official website.
Post a cancellation notice on a bulletin board at its official headquarters
Post a cancellation notice on the door to the meeting room.
Other Public Meeting Requirements
Each special district should consult with its legal counsel to determine whether other laws addressing meeting
notice requirements may apply, such as:
The special district's charter.
The general law under which the special district operates
The Administrative Procedures Act Cha er 12O Florida Statutes , which may affect the following
special districts:
1 . Regional Water Supply Authorities
2. Multicounty special districts when a majority of its governing board is comprised of non-elected
persons
3. Special districts described in Chaoter 163, Florida Statutes. lnterqovernmental Proqrams, including
but not limited to:
1. Special districts established by interlocal agreement in which a state agency or any type of
special district listed in this section is a party to the interlocal agreement.
2. Collaborative client information systems created by a county.
3. Community redevelopment agencies created by a county.
4. Neighborhood improvement districts created by a county.
5. Qualifying improvements to real property created by a county.
4. Water management districts
5. Land authorities
6. Soil and water conservation districts
Public Record Requirements
Special districts, along with state agencies, municipalities, counties and other units of government, must
comply with Florida's public records laws. Public records are all documents, papers, Ietters, maps, books,
tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software or other material, regardless ofthe
physical form, characteristics or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or
related to the transaction of official business by any agency. Examples include:
. Correspondencer Emails and text messages. Facebook posts. Recordings of board meetings. EmploymLnt applications, evaluations and disciplinary records
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These materials must be made available for public inspection and copying unless the legislature has enacted a
statute which exempts these materials from disclosure.
No "unfinished business" exception applies to the public records law. lf the purpose of a document prepared
for the official business of a public agency is to perpetuate, communicate or formalize knowledge, it is a public
record even though the record is not in final form. For example, a draft document from one distrrct employee to
another about district business must be disclosed unless the Legislature has created a statutory exemption for
that record.
It is not necessary that a communication be sent or received from a government office to constitute a public
record. ln the absence of statutory exemption, all material made or received by agency officers and employees
in accordance with official business is a public record regardless of whether the communication is sent from a
government or personal account, such as Gmail or a personal cell phone. lt is the content of a communication
that determines whether it is a public record, not the location.
Providing Public Records
The public records law establishes a right of access to public records in plain and unequivocal terms
The "reasonable conditions" language referred above does not permit agencies to add their own conditions
before review but instead refers only to reasonable regulations to allow the custodian to protect the records
from alteration, damage or destruction. Therefore, the public records law does not authorize an agency to:
. Require that a requestor identify himself or herself. For example, an agency must respond to an
anonymous email requesting public records.. Require that public records requests be ln writing or that a requestor fill out a form.. Deny a public records request because it is "overbroad.". Require a public records requestor to show a "legitimate" or "noncommercial" interest as a condition of
access to public records, although there are statutes which provide penalties for illegal use of public
records.. Deny a public records request at the request of the sender.. Establish an arbitrary time period during which public records may or may not be inspected. While the
public records Iaw does not contain a specific time limit (such as 24 hours or 10 days) for compliance
with public records requests, the only delay permitted is producing public records is the reasonable time
allowed the custodian to retrieve the record and delete those portions of the record the custodian
asserts are exempt.
Public Record Law Exemptions
The legislature has enacted over 1,000 exemptions to the public records law. Examples include
. Social security numbers. Medical information. Credit card and bank account numbers
. Every person who has custody of a public record shall permit the record to be inspected and copied by
any person desiring to do so, at any reasonable time, under reasonable conditions and under
supervision by the custodian of the public records.
Fees
Providing access to public records should not be considered a profit-making or revenue-generating operation.
The only fees authorized are those established in Chapter 1 19, Florida Statutes.
An agency may charge a reasonable deposit or advance payment, particularly in cases where many records
have been requested. ln such cases, the fee should be communicated to the requestor before the work is
undertaken.
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Appraisal reports, offers and county offers concerning water management districts purchasing property
until an option contract is srgned or 30 days before a contract is considered for approval by the
governing body.
Penalties for Public Record Law Violations
A person who has been denied the right to inspect or copy public records may bring a civil action
against the agency. lf the agency is determined to have unlawfully refused access to public records,
attorney's fees are awarded to the prevailing party. An unjustified delay in producing public records can
also constitute an unlavuful refusal for purposes of attorney's fees.
A public officer who violates the public record law may be subject to a noncriminal infraction punishable
by a fine up to $500.
A knowing violation of the public records law constitutes a firstdegree misdemeanor, punishable by
possible criminal penalties of one year in prison, or $1,000 fine or both.
When a method for removal from office is not otherwise provided by the Florida Constitution or by law,
the Governor may suspend an elected or appointed public officer who is indicted or informed against for
any misdemeanor arising directly out of his or her official duties. lf convicted, the officer may be
removed from office by the Governor.
Contact Someone Who Can Answer Questions About the Sunshine Law and Public Records Law
Sunshine Law and Public Records Law - Contact lnformation
Contact Someone Who Gan Answer Questions About the Uniform Special District Accountability
Requirements Covered in this Chapter
Additional lnformation - Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Special District Accountabilitv Proqram
Contact
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Packet Pg. 53 Attachment: Animal Services Workshop Agenda - May 20, 2024 (29050 : Animal Services Advisory Board Workshop - May 20, 2024)
Collier Collier Gounty Government
Fiscal Year 2025 Requested Budget
Personal Services
Operating Expense
Capital Outlay
Net Operating Budget
Reserve for Contingencies
Restficted for LJnfunded Requests
Total Budget
5,s42,200
s,500
25,000
4,527,000
8,200
Public Services Department
Domestic Animal Services Division
Division Budgetary Cost Summary
2023 FY 2024 FY 2024Actual Adopted Forecast
FY 2025
Current
FY 2025
Expanded
FY 2025 FY 2025Requested Change
2,787,843
2,087,412
3,485,800
2,056,400
3,194,100
2,176,500
2,770,600
2,106,400
50,000
2,770,600
2,106,400
50,000 na
4,875,255 4,927,000 111.1)%s,370,600
8,200 (13.71o/o
- (100.0)%
4,875,25s 5,576,700 5,370,600 4,935,200 4,935,200 (11.s)%
Appropriations by Program
2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
Fy 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Current
FY 2025
Expanded
FY 2025
Requested
FY 2025
Change
DAS Medical Donations (1149J
Domestic Animal Control (0001)
Domestic Animal Services Donations
(1135)
Neutered/Spay Trust Fund (1139)
Total Net Budget
Total Transfers and Roserves
Total Budget
4,393,23S
325,368
5,'151,300
256,500
5,15'1,000
85,300
13,400
4,597,500
'170,500
156,648 134,400 134,300 145,600
13,400 na
4,597,500 (10.8)%
170,500 (33.5)%
145,600 8.3%
4,87 5,255 5,542,200
34,500
4,927,000
8,200
5,370,600 4,927,000 ('t1.'t)%
8,200 (76.2)%
4,875,255 5,576,700 5,370,600 4,935,200 4,935,200 111.5\./"
2023
ActuaI
F-{ 2024
Adopted
Fl 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Current
FY 2025
Expanded
FY 2025
Requested
FY 2025
Changeoivision Funding Sources
Licenses & Permits
Charues ForServices
Fines & Forfeitures
Miscellaneous Revenues
InteresUMisc
Net Cost General Fund
Carry Forward
Less 5% Required By Law
Total Funding
393,000
157,700
49,800
120,000
15,'100
4,632,300
219,800
(11,000)
4,697,400
268,500
4,145,700
184,200
(8,000)
4,145,700
184,204
(8,000)
323,O97
125,465
76,A54
187,703
10,223
3,916,483
503,700
303,000
160,500
69,800
55,600
303,000
160,s00
69,800
80,000
303,000
160,500
69,800
80,000
\22.e)%
1.8%
40.2%
(33.3)%
(100.0)%
(10.5)%
(16.2)yo
(27.3)o/o
s,143,523 5,576,700 5,554,800 4,935,200 4,935,200 111,5)%
Division Posilion Summary
Domestic Animal Control (0001)
Total FfE
2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Current
FY 2025
Expanded
FY 2025
Requested
FY 2025
Change
36.00 38.00 38.00 28.00 28.00 (26.3)%
3 6.00 3 8.00 38.0 0 28.0 0 28.00 126,3)%
Fiscal Year 2025 14 Public Services Department
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Collier Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2025 Requested Budget
Public Services Department
Domestic Animal Services Division
Domestic Animal Control (0001)
Mission Statement
To ensure compliance with local and State animal-related laws; to return strays to their owners and promote adoption of
homeless animals to new families; and to work toward ending the community problem of pet overpopulation.
FY 2025
Total FTE
FY 2025
Bud g et
3.00 1,379,600 1,379,600
'1.00 321,800 69,800 252,OOO
5.20 547,300 170,500 376,800
1.0 0 98,100 98,100
1 .10 433,200 433,200
5.00 537,600 537,600
2.10 252,60 0 252,600
FY 202s
Revenues
FY 2025
Net CostProgram Summary
Divisional Administration - RG
Operational oversight of employees, contracts, projects, fiscal and
resource management, coordination with the AnimalServices Advisory
Board, Pet Placement Paftners , community organizations, and various
animal advocacy groups.
Field Operations - QP, CD, RG
Dispatch, and investigate animal-related complaints, dangerous dog
investigations, animal cruelty and neglect, and nuisance complaints.
lnspect animal-related businesses, organizations, and breeders, and
issue permits. Veri{y compliance, issue penalties for violations, process
and coordinate Division's citations for payment, appeals, and record liens
and orders with Collier County Clerk of Circuit Court.
Animal Shelter Services - QP, RG - NEW
Cleaning and sanitization protocols to limit zoonotic disease and
transmission of illness in accordance with American Veterinary Medical
Association Guidelines.
Community Outreach - QP, RG
Promoting programs and services through social media and other
marketing campaigns. Leverage social media presence to publicize lost
pets, adoptions and reunlfication of pets with their owners. Promotion of
fundraising and special events.
Veterinary Clinic - QP
Provide exceptional medlcal care for our shelter animals to include
emergency, lifesaving veterinary care for injured animals, impounded at
the Division. Sterilize cats, dogs prior to placement in home or release to
owner upon reclaim. Perform non-routine surgical procedures to improve
the quality of life for shelter animals. Provide medical care to all animals
in custody to ensure the health and wellbeing of the shelter population.
Coordinate and consult with outside veterinary clinics and specialists to
provide advanced medical care for special cases.
Neutered or Spayed Program - QP
Ensure that all animals adopted to new families or reclaimed by their
owners from Domestic Animal Services are sterilized prior to adoption or
retease. Accept donations from the public to support the program in
accordance with Resolution 2017-1 04.
Special Medical Care - QP, RG
Coordinate and consult with outside veterinary clinics and specialisis to
provide advanced medical care for special cases. Provide lifesaving
emergency care afterhours, weekends, and holidays to stabilize and
monitor medically compromised animals.
FiscalYear 2025 15 Public services Departmenl
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Collier Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2025 Requested Budget
Program Summary
Public Services Department
Domestic Animal Services Division
Domestic Animal Control (0001)
FY 2025
Total FIE
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2025
Revenues
FY 202s
Net Cost
Animal Services - QP,RG - NEW
Coordination of adoptions and foster care, management of Pet Placement
partners, coordination of Community Cat Program, and returning animals
to their owners.
Animal Gare - QP. RG - NEW
Animal intake processes including impounding of stray animals, owner
surrenders, health checks, vaccinations, and creation of animal care
records.
Program Performance Measures
3.50 386,800 21't,500 175,300
6. t 0 640,500 640,500
current Level of Service Budset _____2!.9q ____4,!9289! _____M.,9!!_--!&qJ!9
2023
Actual
Fy 2024
Budget
FY 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Budget
% of spay/neuter surgeries performed in-house
Animal Live Release Rate (%) (adoptions, reclaims, transfers)
Compliance rate of Notices to Comply issued for mandatory County
Rabies/License Tag and rabies vaccination
Volunteer Donated Service Hours
30
94
B5
50
B6
75
86
35
94
84.4
18,500 19,000 12,548 22,000
Program Budqetary Cost Summary
2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Current
FY 2025
Expanded
FY 2025
Requested
FY 2025
Change
PersonalServices
Operating Expense
Nel Operatinq Budqet
Total Budget
Total FTE
Program Funding Sources
2,787,843
1,605,396
3,485,800
1,665,500
3,194,100
1,956,S00
2,770,604
1,826,900
36.00 38.00 38.00 28.00 28.00 1126.3\%
2,770s00 \215fk1,826,900 9.7%
4,393,239 5,151,300 5,,l51,000 4,597,500 4,s97,500
4,5rru00 -1o.8-E4,393,239 5,151,300 5,151,000 4,597,500 ---110"8)%-
2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Current
FY 2025
Expanded
FY 2025
Requested
FY 2025
Change
Licenses & Permils
Charges For Services
Fines & Forfeitures
Mlscellaneous Revenues
Net Cost General Fund
236,847
106,750
76,854
56,307
3,916,483
331,500
137,700
4S,800
241,500
140,500
69,800
241,500
140,500
69,800
4,145,700
241,500
140,500
69,800
1,800
4,697,400
(27.1)%
2.0%
402%
na
(10.5)%4,632,300 4,145,700
Total Funding 4,393,239 5,151,300 5,151,000 4,597,500 4,597,500 -(1o.8)%-
F scal Year 2025 '16 Public Services Department
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Fiscal Year 2025 Requested Budget
Public Services Department
Domestic Animal Services Division
Domestic Animal Control (0001)
Notes
Domestic Animal Services transitioned to a new animal license program vendor in FY23. Thefeepolicyhas maintained ihe current
licensing fee of 15.00with a three-year licensing option. Domestic Animal Services continues to offer adoption promotions and
specials regularly to generate excitement within the community at the recommendation of the University of Florida Maddie's Shelter
Medicine Program, pursuantto Resolution No.2018-106, which allows for reduced adoption fees and two-for-the-price-of-one cat
adoptions.
Forecast FY 2024:
Forecast expenditures for personal services are trendlng lower than budgeted levels due to position vacancies and the reallocation
of Animal Control Offlcer positions to Code Enforcement. Operating expenses are forecast io be higher than budgeted levels due to
increases in temporary labor, electricity, building maintenance, animalfood, medicines, medical supplies and medlcal treatment.
Funds will be shifting within the Public Services Department to cover the shortfall. Revenue projections are on course to meet
expectations of budget.
Current FY 2025
The decrease to Personal Services in FY25 is due to position vacancies and the transfer of 10 FTE'S to Code Enforcement. The
budget for Operating Expenses in FY25 increased due to increases for utilities, fees for professional services and other contractual
services. Domestic Animal Services has continued to rely heavily on temporary labor to properly clean and sanitize animal holding
areas per current ASV Standards and the Current Animal Control Ordinance.
Revenues:
The principal source of revenue to support DAS is generated by return to owner fees, Collier County Pet Licenses, and adoption
fees.
FiscalYear 2025 17 Public Sewices Depadment
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Fiscal Year 2025 Requested Budget
Public Services Department
Domestic Animal Services Division
Neutered/Spay Trust Fund (1139)
Mission Statement
To sterilize all dogs and cats released from Domestic Animal Services as required by F.S. 823,15 and Collier County
Animal Control Ordinance Chapter 14, Article ll, section 144'l and to provide low-cost spay and neuter services for the
public for breeds and types of animals most often relinquished to Domestic Animal Services.
Program Summary
FY 2025
Total FTE
FY 2025
Bud get
F',{ 2025
Revenues
FY 2025
Net Cost
Divisional Administration - RG
Operational oversighl of employees, contracts, projects, fiscal and
resource management, coordination with the Animal Services Advisory
Board, Pet Placement Partners , community organizations, and various
animal advocacy groups.
Neutered or Spayed Program - QP
Ensure that all animals adopted to new families or reclaimed by their
owners from Domestic Animal Services are sterilized prior to adoption or
release. Accept donations from the public to support the program in
accordance with Resolution 201 7-1 04.
Reserves, Transfers, lnterest - RG
600 600
145,000 81,500 63,500
4,s00 68,600 -64,100
Current Level of Service Budget _____!!U_qq _____ll9J_Q!__:
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Current
Operating Expense 156,648 134,400
Net operating Budset -l55Fi6
----la7dd
Reserve for Contingencies - 3,200
Restricted for Untunded Requests - 25,000
Total eudget ----t ss,ot8- ------f6r.600-
2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
145,600
4 500
FY 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Expanded
FY 2025
Requested
FY 2025
Change
'134,300 145,600 145,600 8.3%
134,300 '145,600
4,500 40.6%
- (100.0)%
134,300 150,100 't50,100 17.7\%
Program Funding Sources
Licenses & Permits
Charges For Services
Miscellaneous Revenues
lnteresUMisc
Carry Forward
Less 5% Required By Law
61,500
20,000
61,s00
20,000
61,500
20,000
86,250
18,585
16,697
3,231
157,300
4,700
80,800
(4,400)
125,400 72,600
(4,000)
61,500
20,000
,r,uoo
(4,000)
0.0%
0.0%
na
(100.0)%
(0.1)%
(s.1)%
Total Funding 282,063 162,600 206,900 150,100 150,100 17.7)%
FiscalYear 2025 18 Public Services Department
Fy 2025 FY 2025
Expanded Requested
FY 2025
Change
FY 2025
Current
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Fiscal Year 2025 Requested Budget
Public Services Department
Domestic Animal Services Division
Neutered/Spay Trust Fund (1 139)
Notes
This fund collects a specified allocation for each license purchased for non-neutered/spayed animals, impound fees pajd for animals
reclaimed unsterilized, and the spay/neuter fees from animals sterilized prior to reclaim by their owners. The Division is working
with local non-profit groups to provide low-cost spay and neuter for the public and for community cat careg ivers. The Divisions'goal
is to provide free and/or low cost spay and neuier for breeds and types of animals most often relinquished to Domestic Animal
Services.
Forecast FY 2024
To ensure compliance with F.S. 823.15 and Collier County Animal Control Ordinance Chapter 14, Article ll, section 1441; animal
sterilizations were being performed by private sector veterinarians for the flrst half of the year. As of April, we have 2 full time
veterinarians on staff which help alleviate using private sector veterinarians. The forecast reflects these costs-
Cunent FY 2025
Fund 1139 operating budget pays rel,ef veterinarians and outside veterinarians to spay and/or neuter animals priorto their adoption
or owner reclamation. Operating funds increased in FY25 and will be expended when the DAS clinic cannot accommodate the day's
total surgery load, or when the Shelter Veterinarian is unable to perform surgeries in-house. The operating budget may also be
used to pay veterinarians to perform low-cost surgeries for pet owners in the community who own breeds and types of animals most
often relinquished to Domestic Animal Services.
Revenues:
The revenue budget in ry25 remains conservative and relies on community donations. The Division will continue to ofFer low cost
spay and neuter for the public to aid in their mission to work toward ending the community problem of domestic animal
overpopulation. Spay and neuier surgeries are specified by species and gender of an animal and are in compliance with Resolution
No. 2017-104 and Resolution No. 20lB-106.
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Fiscal Year 2025 Requested Budget
Public Services Department
Domestic Animal Services Division
Domestic Animal Services Donations ('l 135)
Mission Statement
To solicit, receive, and expend private or community donations for the purpose of improving the tives of domestic animals
in Collier County in accordance with Resolution 2006-026.
Program Summary
FY 2025
Total FTE
FY 2025
Revenues
FY 2025
Budget
Fy 2025
Net Cost
Divisional Administration - RG
Operational oversight of employees, contracts, projects, llscal and
resource management, coordination with the Animal Services Advisory
Board, Pet Placement Padners , community organizations, and various
animal advocacy groups.
Gommunity Outreach - QP, RG
Promoting programs and services through social media and other
marketing campaigns. Leverage social medja presence to publicize lost
pets, adoptions and reunifcation of pets with their owners. Promotion of
fundraising and special events.
Animal Services - QP,RG - NEW
Coordination of adoptions and foster care, management of Pet Placement
partners, coordination of Community Cat Program, and returning animals
to their owners.
Animal Care - QP. RG - NEW
Animal intake processes including impounding of stray animals, owner
surrenders, health checks, vaccinations, and creation of animal care
records.
Reserves, Transfers, lnterest . RG
'1,100 1 ,100
30,000 30,0 00
80,000 .80,000
139,400 139,400
3,300 93,800 -90,500
Current Level of Service Budget ___________j ______1E qlg '173,800
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Current
FY 2025
Expanded
FY 2025
Requested
Operating Expense 325,368 256,500 85,300 120,500
Capitaloutlay - 50,000
Net Operating Budget ----- 31536S- - 256500 S53OO 1i0F00
Resewe for Conlingencies - 6,300 - 3,300
120,s00
50,000
(s3.o)%
na
170,500
3,300
(33.5)%
(47.6)%
Total Budget 325,368 262-800 85,300 173,800 173,800 (33.e)%
Program Funding Sources
2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Current
FY 2025
Expanded
Fy 2025
Requested
FY 2025
Change
Charqes For SeNices
I\,4iscellaneous Revenues
InieresUMisc
Carry FoMard
Less 5% Required By Law
130
114,700
6,992
346,400
40,000
143,100
120,000
10,400
139,000
(6,600)
80,000 80,000
97,800
(4,000)
na
(33.3)%
(1oo,o)%
(25.6)%
(3s.4)%
97,800
(4,000)
Total Funding 46A,221 262,A00 183,100 173,800 173,800 (33.9)%
Fiscal Year 2025 20 Public Services Deparimenl
FY 2025
Change
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Collier County Government
Fiscal Year 2025 Requested Budget
Public Services Department
Domestic Animal Services Division
Domestic Animal Services Donations (1 '135)
Forecast FY 2024:
The realigning oI donation funds in FY24 has allowed for this fund to be appropriately used for animal supplies, education and
outreach. The forecast reflects these changes in costs. Operating expenses will continue in compliance with Resoiution No. 2006-
026. Forecasted revenues represent funds raised from donation and special events.
Current FY 2025
Operating budget as decreased due to reallocating the donation funds. The operating budget will be expended in compliance with
Resolution No. 2006-026 for animals in DAS custody.
Revenues:
The revenue budget reflects estimated funds raised from special events and general donations as well as fund balance cany
forward.
FiscalYear 2025 21 Public Services Department
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Fiscal Year 2025 Requested Budget
Public Services Department
Domestic Animal Services Division
DAS Medical Donations (1149)
Mission Statement
To solicit, receive, and expend private or community donations for the purpose of facilitating health and medical treatment
for animals at DAS or DAS animals adopted contingent on medical treatment to be provided by the County.
Program Summary
FY 2025
Total FTE
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2025
Revenues
FY 2025
Net Cost
Animal Care - QP. RG - NEW
Animal intake processes including impounding of stray animals, owner
surrenders, health checks, vaccinations, and creation of animal care
records.
Reserves, Transfers, lnterest - RG
13,400
400 13,800 -13,400
Current Level of Service Budget ___--__-__-__:'13,800 _______1!,q99 ________________
Program Budgetary Cost Summary
2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Current
FY 2025
Expanded
FY 2025
Requested
FY 2025
Change
Operating Expense
N6t Opemting Budg€t -------------- ----------------:
Reserve for Conlingencies
13,400 13,400 na
na
na
na
13,400
400
't3,400
400
Total Budget 13,800 13,800
Program Funding Sources
2023
Actual
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2024
Forecast
FY 2025
Current
FY 2025
Expanded
FY 2025
Requested
F\ 2025
Change
I\liscellaneous Revenues
Carry Forward
'13,800 na
na
na
13,800 13,800
Total Funding 13,800 13,800 't3,800
Forecast FY 2024:
Funding is expected to increase as fundraisers and donation commilments are received
Current FY 2025:
Funds will be received and expended as per Resolution 2023-191
Revenues:
The amount of donations is anticipated to increase through fundraisinq events and private donations.
Fiscal Year 2025 22 Public SeNices Department
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Name Work Phone
Home Phone
Appt'd
DaleRe-appt
Exp. Date
2ndEryDate
Term
2nd Term
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL 34113
E-Mail:
Dislricl: 1
Category: Admal Rights Group
VACANT VACANT
Naples, FL
E-Mail:
Distict: 4
Category: Yelerinariar,
Cpl. Sherry Marie Rego (zggl2s34247
3319 E. Tamiami Trail, Bldg. J
Naples, FL 341 12
E-Mdl: shsrry.lego@colliersheriff.org
District: 7
C a I e g o ry : Law Enfor cement
Ms. Meredith Mclean (239) 643-15s5
370 Airport Road North (239) 302-8s15
Naples, FL 34104
E- M ai I : meredith@hsnaples.org
Dislict: 3
Category: Htmane Society of Collier County
Ms. Laurie Harris
720 North Collier Btvd #405
Marco Island, FL 34145
E - M a i I : la:urie.harris@comcast.net
District: 4
Cotegory: AtLarye
O5/I4124 04113128 4 Years
4113127 4 Years
04113124 2.5 Years
04/26122
04/25/23
04126122
05114/24
041t3123
04113/27
041t3124
04113128
2 Years
4 Years
Fiday, May 17, 2021 Page I of3
I Year
4 Years
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Name lfork Phone
Home Phone
Appt'd
DateRe-appt
Exp. Date
2ndExpDate
Term
2nd Term
Ms. Michele Antonia 06114122
464 Anhinga Rd. (23e) 825'40e3
Naples, FL 34120
E- Mail : uimalcompassionproject@earthlink.net
Dislrict: 5
Category: AlLarge
Mll3/26 4 Years
Ms. Kelly Hyland
75 Saint Andrews Blvd.
Naples, FL 34113
E - M a i I : kh202l asab@,yahoo. com
Dislrict: I
Calegory: AtLxge
o2l09l2l
(239)43s-6ee7 04126122
04113122
04113126
1 Year
4 Years
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Animal Services Advisory Board
Name
This 7-member board was created on January 27, 2004 by Ordinance No. 2004-06 to make
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on programs, services, classes and
special events that will further assist Collier County Domestic Animal Services in providing the
best possible service to the community. They also analyze and review construGtion and
improvements to Domestic Animal Services facilities and make recommendations to the Board of
County Commissioners regarding such facilities. Terms are 4 years. Membership shall represent
the following categories:
1 - Humane Society of Collier Gounty
1 - Law Enforcement
1 - Veterinarian or Vet Tech
1 - Animal Rights Group
1 - Citizen in the Pet Retail, Boarding or Grooming Industry
2 - At Large
cc: Tanya Williams, Department Head, Public Services
FL STAT:
srof.. Cindy Delgado: 252-6950
Work Phone
Home Phone
Appt'd
DateRe-appl
Exp. Date
2ndEryDate
Term
2nd Term
hge3of3t"dw,*u\z,nt
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