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Martha S. Vergan Business Impact Estimate
DAS Advisory CommitteOrdinance
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Good afternoon,
Due to a slight revision of the proposed committee name all of the advertising documents needed to be
updated. Please use the attached legal ad, BIE, and ordinance, instead of the ones submitted this
morning at 10:03 a.m.
Please acknowledge receipt.Thank you,
Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CT.M
Office of the County Attorney
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Cc:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>; Madison Bird <Madison.Bird@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: legal advertising-Animal Services Advisory Board ordinance -9-23-25 BCC
Good morning,
Please post the attached legal ad and Business Impact Estimate to the legal notice website on Friday.
September 12th. Attorney approval is below, and no other approvals are required for this advertising.
Please acknowledge receipt.Thank you,
Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CP.M
Office of the County Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:39 AM
To: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:Amy Patterson<Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: advertise for 9/23 - DAS advisory board - legal ad
Wanda: Legal ad is approved. I put together the attached BIE.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:19 AM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:Amy Patterson <Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 - DAS advisory board - legal ad
Jeff,
Will do, but I still need someone to complete and approve the Business Impact Estimate that goes with
this ad. The template is in the attached email string.
'Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CPJ4
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Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:04 AM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountvfl.gov>; Bill McDaniel <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:Amy Patterson <Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>;Tammy Althouse<Tammv.Althouse@colliercountvfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
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Wanda: Please take a final look at this, clean it up, post it to the next agenda and advertise
today.
Commissioner: As discussed. If you have any suggested changes, please speak with Amy.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:36 PM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
Ok. Shall I go ahead and start the advertising process for this one also? In order to be heard on 9/23, we
need to have a fully approved ad to the clerk by COB tomorrow. It will also need a Business Impact
Estimate with it.
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:33 PM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23-2013-55- legal ad
I am working on the DAS advisory board ordinance with Amy. See attached.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:31 PM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55 - legal ad
Jeff,
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Staff has sent me a request to advertise their hobby breeder amendment ordinance for the 9/23 meeting,
and they are asking me about the status of the DAS advisory board amendment. Is this something you
are working on?
'Wanda Rodriguez, _ACP, CP.M
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
commencing at 9:00 a.m.on September 23,2025,in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room,Third floor,
Collier Government Center,3299 East Tamiami Trail,Naples,FL,to consider:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA,RESTRUCTURING THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR CREATION, PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE, ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL
FROM OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM, RULES OF PROCEDURE;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT
AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND
ORDINANCES;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection.All interested
parties are invited to attend and be heard.
All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Manager prior to presentation of the
agenda item to be addressed.Individual speakers will be limited to 3 minutes on any item.The selection of an individual
to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged.If recognized by the Chairman,a spokesperson for a group
or organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item. Written materials intended to be considered by the
Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of 7 days prior to the public hearing.All materials
used in presentations before the Board will become a permanent part of the record.
As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage public involvement,the public will have the opportunity to provide public
comments remotely, as well as in person, during this proceeding. Individuals who would like to participate remotely
should register through the link provided within the specific event/meeting entry on the Calendar of Events on the
County website at www.colliercountyfl.gov/our-county/visitors/calendar-of-events after the agenda is posted on the
County website. Registration should be done in advance of the public meeting or any deadline specified within the
public meeting notice. Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how
they can participate remotely in this meeting.Remote participation is provided as a courtesy and is at the user's risk.
The County is not responsible for technical issues.For additional information about the meeting,please call Geoffrey
Willig at 252-8369 or email to Geoffrey.Williga,colliercountyfl.gov.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto
and therefore,may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,you are
entitled,at no cost to you,to the provision of certain assistance.Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management
Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101,Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239)252-8380, at least two days
prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Board of County
Commissioners Office.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
BURT L. SAUNDERS,CHAIRMAN
CRYSTAL K.KINZEL,
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RESTRUCTURING THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CREATION,
PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION, TERMS OF
OFFICE, ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE;
PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM, RULES OF
PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT
AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA:
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2004, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
("Board") adopted Ordinance No. 2004-06, the Collier County Animal Services Advisory Board
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS,the Board wishes to repeal and replace the Ordinance in order to better define
the powers and duties of the Advisory Committee and broaden its purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION ONE: CREATION AND PURPOSE
The Board of County Commissioners hereby reestablishes the Domestic Animal Services
Advisory Committee ("Committee") to provide independent review, guidance and
recommendations regarding the operations of Domestic Animal Services, including: internal
operations proficiency, fiscal management, department branding, volunteer program development
and community outreach.
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SECTION TWO: FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES
The Committee will act in an advisory capacity only and all recommendations will be
submitted to the County Manager or designee for approval before action.
1. Operational Review
a. Evaluate procedures for intake, fostering, adoption and return-to-owner for
efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring consistency with Florida Statutes including
but not limited to Section 823.15 and 823.151.
b. Review staffing, workflow and training programs.
c. Review operations to ensure best practices in shelter management, cleaning
standards, safety, customer service and administrative functions.
2. Fiscal Oversight
a. Review the proposed annual Domestic Animal Services budget and provide
advisory recommendations on priorities, allocation, and efficiency.
b. Assess fee schedules, donations, and grants for transparency, sustainability, and
effectiveness.
c. Monitor fiscal accountability to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
3. Veterinary and Medical Considerations
a. Recognize that all medical decisions rest exclusively with a licensed veterinarian
employed or contracted by Domestic Animal Services.
b. Provide input only on non-clinical aspects of veterinary operations, including
budget and resource adequacy.
c. The Domestic Animal Services Advisory Committee shall not interfere with, or
substitute for, veterinary clinical decisions.
4. Volunteer and Behavior Programs
a. Support the development of volunteer programs that expand Domestic Animal
Services service capacity.
b. Encourage partnerships with animal behaviorists,rehabilitation specialists,trainers,
and enrichment organizations.
c. Recommend strategies to recruit, train, and retain volunteers.
d. Promote initiatives to expedite compliance with Section 823.151(2)(a)5, Florida
Statutes, regarding the direct return of animals to identified owners, and Section
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823.151(2)(a), Florida Statutes, regarding the rehoming of animals that become
property of the County.
5. Community Outreach and Branding
a. Encourage Domestic Animal Services' participation in community events and
adoption fairs.
b. Provide guidance on branding, marketing materials, and messaging.
c. Strengthen partnerships with community organizations and businesses.
d. Advise on communication strategies to promote transparency and responsible pet
ownership.
6. Accountability and Reporting
a. Review quarterly and annual reports on operations, staffing, expenditures, and
outcomes.
b. Working with the County Manager, or designee, submit an Annual Report to the
Board of County Commissioners summarizing findings, activities, and
recommendations.
c. Provide interim reports upon request of the Board of County Commissioners or
County Manager.
SECTION THREE: APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION
The Committee shall be composed of five members with experience including, but not
limited to,the following:
1. One Finance/Accounting or Business Professional
2. One Animal Welfare or Rescue Organization Representative
3. One Community Outreach Representative
4. One Volunteer Program or Nonprofit Management Representative
5. One Citizen At-Large
Excepting the Patty Baker Humane Society, Naples, individuals from rescue groups and
other animal agencies are not eligible for membership on the Board.
Members shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Board of County
Commissioners. Said members will be permanent residents and electors of Collier County.
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SECTION FOUR: TERMS OF OFFICE
The initial terms of office of the Committee members shall be as follows:
1. Three members will serve a term of four years.
2. Two members will serve a term of three years.
Thereafter, each appointment shall be for a term of four years. All appointments shall be
in accordance with Collier County General Advisory Board's Ordinance No. 2001-55, as it may
be amended or by its successor Ordinance. Existing terms will be kept.
SECTION FIVE: ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS; REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Any member of the Committee may be removed from office, with or without cause, by a
majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
Committee member attendance requirements, including failure to attend meetings and
removal from office are governed by Collier County Ordinance No.2001-55,as it may be amended
or by its successor ordinance.
SECTION SIX: OFFICERS; QUORUM; RULES OF PROCEDURE
1. Annually, the membership of the Committee shall elect a chairman, vice chairman and
secretary from among the members. Officers' terms shall be one year with eligibility for
reelection.
2. The presence of three or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Committee
necessary to take action and transact business. In addition, an affirmative vote of three or
more shall be necessary in order to take official action.
3. The Committee shall,by a majority vote of the entire membership, adopt rules of procedure
for the transaction of business and shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions,
findings and determinations.
4. The conduct of all meetings of the Committee shall be in accordance with the Government
in the Sunshine Manual and Roberts Rules of Order.
SECTION SEVEN: REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to receive
reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of duties upon prior approval
of the Board of County Commissioners.
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SECTION EIGHT: REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06
Ordinance No. 2004-06 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION NINE: 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 competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION TEN: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
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 Ordinances may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
SECTION ELEVEN: 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 , 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk Burt L. Saunders, Chair
Approved as to form and legality:
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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Business Impact Estimate
This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed
ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County's website by the time notice of
the proposed ordinance is published.
Published on County website by: September 12, 2025
Proposed ordinance's Short Title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RESTRUCTURING THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CREATION, PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES;
PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE,
ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM,
RULES OF PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida
Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view
that a business impact estimate is not required by state law' for the proposed ordinance,
but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy
and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed
ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting.
❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;
E The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget
amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other
financial assistance accepted by the county government;
E The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in
Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida
1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes.
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Local Government Development Agreement Act under Sections 163-3220-
163.3243;
b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation
amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier
County;
c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that
an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following
information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose,
such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare):
Restructures the Domestic Animal Services Advisory Committee to better define
the power of this committee.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-
profit businesses in the County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses
will be financially responsible; and
(c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any
new charges or fees to cover such costs.
No costs.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed
ordinance:
None.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any):
[You may wish to include in this section the methodology or data used to prepare the Business
Impact Estimate. For example: County staff solicited comments from businesses in the County
as to the potential impact of the proposed ordinance by contacting the chamber of commerce,
social media posting, direct mail or direct email, posting on County website, public workshop, etc.
You may also wish to include efforts made to reduce the potential fiscal impact on businesses.
You may also wish to state here that the proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance
that applies to all persons similarly situated(individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the
proposed ordinance does not affect only businesses.]
None.
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Martha S. Vergara
From: Wanda Rodriguez <Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 10:03 AM
To: Legal Notice
Cc: KlatzkowJeff; BirdMadison
Subject: legal advertising - Animal Services Advisory Board ordinance - 9-23-25 BCC
Attachments: legal ad - Animal Services Advisory Board Ord. - 9.23.25 BCC.pdf; Business Impact
Estimate -Animal Services Advisory Board Ordinance - 9.23.25 BCC.pdf; Ordinance -
Animal Services Advisory Board - FINAL.pdf
Good morning,
Please post the attached legal ad and Business Impact Estimate to the legal notice website on Friday,
September 12h.Attorney approval is below, and no other approvals are required for this advertising.
Please acknowledge receipt.Thank you,
'Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CP.M
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:39 AM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:Amy Patterson<Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: advertise for 9/23 - DAS advisory board - legal ad
Wanda: Legal ad is approved. I put together the attached BIE.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:19 AM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
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Cc:Amy Patterson<Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 - DAS advisory board - legal ad
Jeff,
Will do, but I still need someone to complete and approve the Business Impact Estimate that goes with
this ad. The template is in the attached email string.
'Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CPN1
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountvfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:04 AM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountvfl.gov>; Bill McDaniel <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:Amy Patterson <Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>;Tammy Althouse<Tammy.Althouse@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
Wanda: Please take a final look at this, clean it up, post it to the next agenda and advertise
today.
Commissioner: As discussed. If you have any suggested changes, please speak with Amy.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountvfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:36 PM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountvfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
Ok. Shall I go ahead and start the advertising process for this one also? In order to be heard on 9/23,we
need to have a fully approved ad to the clerk by COB tomorrow. It will also need a Business Impact
Estimate with it.
'Wanda Rodriguez, .ACP, CPN1
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:33 PM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
I am working on the DAS advisory board ordinance with Amy. See attached.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:31 PM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
Jeff,
Staff has sent me a request to advertise their hobby breeder amendment ordinance for the 9/23 meeting,
and they are asking me about the status of the DAS advisory board amendment. Is this something you
are working on?
'Wanda Rodriguez, .ACP, CT.M
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
commencing at 9:00 a.m.on September 23,2025,in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room,Third floor,
Collier Government Center,3299 East Tamiami Trail,Naples,FL,to consider:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RESTRUCTURING THE ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR CREATION, PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE, ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL
FROM OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM, RULES OF PROCEDURE;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT
AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND
ORDINANCES;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection. All interested
parties are invited to attend and be heard.
All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Manager prior to presentation of the
agenda item to be addressed.Individual speakers will be limited to 3 minutes on any item.The selection of an individual
to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged.If recognized by the Chairman,a spokesperson for a group
or organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item. Written materials intended to be considered by the
Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of 7 days prior to the public hearing.All materials
used in presentations before the Board will become a permanent part of the record.
As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage public involvement,the public will have the opportunity to provide public
comments remotely, as well as in person, during this proceeding. Individuals who would like to participate remotely
should register through the link provided within the specific event/meeting entry on the Calendar of Events on the
County website at www.colliercountvfl.gov/our-county/visitors/calendar-of-events after the agenda is posted on the
County website. Registration should be done in advance of the public meeting or any deadline specified within the
public meeting notice. Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how
they can participate remotely in this meeting.Remote participation is provided as a courtesy and is at the user's risk.
The County is not responsible for technical issues.For additional information about the meeting,please call Geoffrey
Willig at 252-8369 or email to Geoffrey.Willig@colliercountvfl.gov.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto
and therefore,may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,you are
entitled,at no cost to you,to the provision of certain assistance.Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management
Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101,Naples,FL 34112-5356, (239)252-8380, at least two days
prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Board of County
Commissioners Office.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA
BURT L.SAUNDERS,CHAIRMAN
CRYSTAL K.KINZEL,
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
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Business Impact Estimate
This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed
ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County's website by the time notice of
the proposed ordinance is published.
Published on County website by: September 12, 2025
Proposed ordinance's Short Title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RESTRUCTURING THE ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR CREATION, PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION,TERMS OF OFFICE,ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL
FROM OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM, RULES OF PROCEDURE;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO.2004-06; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT
AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida
Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view
that a business impact estimate is not required by state law' for the proposed ordinance,
but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy
and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed
ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting.
❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget
amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other
financial assistance accepted by the county government;
❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in
Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida
1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes.
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Local Government Development Agreement Act under Sections 163-3220- 9 C
163.3243;
b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation
amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier
County;
c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that
an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following
information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose,
such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare):
Restructures the Animal Services Advisory Board to better define the power of
this committee.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-
profit businesses in the County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses
will be financially responsible; and
(c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any
new charges or fees to cover such costs.
No costs.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed
ordinance:
None.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any):
[You may wish to include in this section the methodology or data used to prepare the Business
Impact Estimate. For example: County staff solicited comments from businesses in the County
as to the potential impact of the proposed ordinance by contacting the chamber of commerce,
social media posting, direct mail or direct email, posting on County website, public workshop, etc.
You may also wish to include efforts made to reduce the potential fiscal impact on businesses.
You may also wish to state here that the proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance
that applies to all persons similarly situated(individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the
proposed ordinance does not affect only businesses.]
None.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RESTRUCTURING THE ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CREATION, PURPOSE,
POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT
AND COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE, ATTENDANCE
AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR
OFFICERS, QUORUM, RULES OF PROCEDURE;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO.2004-
06; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS
AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA:
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2004, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
("Board") adopted Ordinance No. 2004-06, the Collier County Animal Services Advisory Board
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS,the Board wishes to repeal and replace the Ordinance in order to better define
the powers and duties of the Advisory Board and broaden its purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION ONE: CREATION AND PURPOSE
The Board of County Commissioners hereby reestablishes the Animal Services Advisory
Board(the"Board")to provide independent review, guidance and recommendations regarding the
operations of Domestic Animal services including: internal operations proficiency, fiscal
management, department branding, volunteer program development and community outreach.
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SECTION TWO: FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES
The Board will act in an advisory capacity only and all recommendations will be submitted
to the County Manager, or designee, for approval before action.
1. Operational Review
a. Evaluate procedures for intake, fostering, adoption and return-to-owner for
efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring consistency with Florida Statutes including
but not limited to Section 823.15 and 823.151.
b. Review staffing, workflow and training programs.
c. Review operations to ensure best practices in shelter management, cleaning
standards, safety, customer service and administrative functions.
2. Fiscal Oversight
a. Review the proposed annual Domestic Animal Services budget and provide
advisory recommendations on priorities, allocation, and efficiency.
b. Assess fee schedules, donations, and grants for transparency, sustainability, and
effectiveness.
c. Monitor fiscal accountability to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
3. Veterinary and Medical Considerations
a. Recognize that all medical decisions rest exclusively with a licensed veterinarian
employed or contracted by Domestic Animal Services.
b. Provide input only on non-clinical aspects of veterinary operations, including
budget and resource adequacy.
c. The Domestic Animal Services Advisory Committee shall not interfere with, or
substitute for, veterinary clinical decisions.
4. Volunteer and Behavior Programs
a. Support the development of volunteer programs that expand Domestic Animal
Services service capacity.
b. Encourage partnerships with animal behaviorists,rehabilitation specialists,trainers,
and enrichment organizations.
c. Recommend strategies to recruit,train, and retain volunteers.
d. Promote initiatives to expedite compliance with Section 823.151(2)(a)5, Florida
Statutes, regarding the direct return of animals to identified owners, and Section
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823.151(2)(a), Florida Statutes, regarding the rehoming of animals that become
property of the County.
5. Community Outreach and Branding
a. Encourage Domestic Animal Services' participation in community events and
adoption fairs.
b. Provide guidance on branding, marketing materials, and messaging.
c. Strengthen partnerships with community organizations and businesses.
d. Advise on communication strategies to promote transparency and responsible pet
ownership.
6. Accountability and Reporting
a. Review quarterly and annual reports on operations, staffing, expenditures, and
outcomes.
b. Working with the County Manager, or designee, submit an Annual Report to the
Board of County Commissioners summarizing findings, activities, and
recommendations.
c. Provide interim reports upon request of the Board of County Commissioners or
County Manager.
SECTION THREE: APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION
The Board shall be composed of five members with experience including, but not limited,
to the following:
1. One Finance/Accounting or Business Professional
2. One Animal Welfare or Rescue Organization Representative
3. One Community Outreach Representative
4. One Volunteer Program or Nonprofit Management Representative
5. One Citizen At-Large
Excepting the Patty Baker Humane Society, Naples, individuals from rescue groups and
other animal agencies are not eligible for membership on the Board.
Members shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Board of County
Commissioners. Said members will be permanent residents and electors of Collier County.
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SECTION FOUR: TERMS OF OFFICE
The initial terms of office of the Board shall be as follows:
1. Three members will serve a term of four years.
2. Two members will serve a term of three years.
Thereafter, each appointment shall be for a term of four years. All appointments shall be
in accordance with Collier County General Advisory Board's Ordinance No. 2001-55, as it may
be amended or by its successor Ordinance. Existing terms will be kept.
SECTION FIVE: ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS; REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Any member of the Board may be removed from office, with or without cause, by a
majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
Board member attendance requirements, including failure to attend meetings and removal
from office are governed by Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, as it may be amended or by
its successor ordinance.
SECTION SIX: OFFICERS; QUORUM; RULES OF PROCEDURE
1. Annually,the membership of the Board shall elect a chairman,vice chairman and secretary
from among the members. Officer's terms shall be one year with eligibility for reelection.
2. The presence of three or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Board necessary
to take action and transact business. In addition, an affirmative vote of three or more shall
be necessary in order to take official action.
3. The Board shall, by a majority vote of the entire membership, adopt rules of procedure for
the transaction of business and shall keep a written record of meetings,resolutions,findings
and determinations.
4. The conduct of all meetings of the Board shall be in accordance with the Government in the
Sunshine Manual and Roberts Rules of Order.
SECTION SEVEN: REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to receive
reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of duties upon prior approval
of the Board of County Commissioners.
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SECTION EIGHT: REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06
Ordinance No. 2004-06 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION NINE: 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 competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION TEN: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
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 Ordinances may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
SECTION ELEVEN: 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 , 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk Burt L. Saunders, Chair
Approved as to form and legality:
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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Martha S. Vergara
From: Wanda Rodriguez <Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 12:10 PM
To: Legal Notice
Cc: KlatzkowJeff; BirdMadison
Subject: REVISION: legal advertising - DAS Advisory Committee ordinance - 9-23-25 BCC
Attachments: legal ad - DAS Advisory Committee Ord. (2) - 9.23.25 BCC.pdf; Ordinance - Domestic
Animal Services Advisory Committee - FINAL(2).pdf; Business Impact Estimate - DAS
Advisory Committee Ordinance (2) - 9.23.25 BCC.pdf
Good afternoon,
Due to a slight revision of the proposed committee name all of the advertising documents needed to be
updated. Please use the attached legal ad, BIE, and ordinance, instead of the ones submitted this
morning at 10:03 a.m.
Please acknowledge receipt. Thank you,
'Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CPN1
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 10:03 AM
To: 'Legal Notice' <legalnotice@collierclerk.com>
Cc:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>; Madison Bird <Madison.Bird@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: legal advertising-Animal Services Advisory Board ordinance-9-23-25 BCC
Good morning,
Please post the attached legal ad and Business Impact Estimate to the legal notice website on Friday,
September 12th. Attorney approval is below, and no other approvals are required for this advertising.
Please acknowledge receipt. Thank you,
'Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CT.M
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:39 AM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:Amy Patterson<Amv.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: advertise for 9/23 - DAS advisory board - legal ad
Wanda: Legal ad is approved. I put together the attached BIE.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:19 AM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:Amy Patterson <Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 - DAS advisory board - legal ad
Jeff,
Will do, but I still need someone to complete and approve the Business Impact Estimate that goes with
this ad. The template is in the attached email string.
Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CP.M
Office of the County Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:04 AM
To: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>; Bill McDaniel<Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:Amy Patterson<Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>;Tammy Althouse<Tammy.Althouse@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
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Wanda: Please take a final look at this, clean it up, post it to the next agenda and advertise
today.
Commissioner: As discussed. If you have any suggested changes, please speak with Amy.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:36 PM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
Ok. Shall I go ahead and start the advertising process for this one also? In order to be heard on 9/23, we
need to have a fully approved ad to the clerk by COB tomorrow. It will also need a Business Impact
Estimate with it.
Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CP.M
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:33 PM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.RodriguezCc@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
I am working on the DAS advisory board ordinance with Amy. See attached.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:31 PM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55 - legal ad
Jeff,
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Staff has sent me a request to advertise their hobby breeder amendment ordinance for the 9/23 meeting,
and they are asking me about the status of the DAS advisory board amendment. Is this something you
are working on?
Wanda Rodriguez, ACP, CPN1
Office of the County Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a
public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing.
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Business Impact Estimate
This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed
ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County's website by the time notice of
the proposed ordinance is published.
Published on County website by: September 12, 2025
Proposed ordinance's Short Title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RESTRUCTURING THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CREATION, PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES;
PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE,
ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM,
RULES OF PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida
Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view
that a business impact estimate is not required by state law' for the proposed ordinance,
but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy
and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed
ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting.
❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget
amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other
financial assistance accepted by the county government;
❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
El The ordinance relates to procurement; or
❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in
Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida
1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes.
1
Local Government Development Agreement Act under Sections 163-3220-
163.3243;
b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation
amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier
County;
c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that
an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following
information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose,
such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare):
Restructures the Domestic Animal Services Advisory Committee to better define
the power of this committee.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-
profit businesses in the County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses
will be financially responsible; and
(c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any
new charges or fees to cover such costs.
No costs.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed
ordinance:
None.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any):
[You may wish to include in this section the methodology or data used to prepare the Business
Impact Estimate. For example: County staff solicited comments from businesses in the County
as to the potential impact of the proposed ordinance by contacting the chamber of commerce,
social media posting, direct mail or direct email, posting on County website, public workshop, etc.
You may also wish to include efforts made to reduce the potential fiscal impact on businesses.
You may also wish to state here that the proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance
that applies to all persons similarly situated(individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the
proposed ordinance does not affect only businesses.]
None.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RESTRUCTURING THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CREATION,
PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION, TERMS OF
OFFICE, ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE;
PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM, RULES OF
PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT
AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN
THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA:
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2004, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
("Board") adopted Ordinance No. 2004-06, the Collier County Animal Services Advisory Board
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS,the Board wishes to repeal and replace the Ordinance in order to better define
the powers and duties of the Advisory Committee and broaden its purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA,THAT:
SECTION ONE: CREATION AND PURPOSE
The Board of County Commissioners hereby reestablishes the Domestic Animal Services
Advisory Committee ("Committee") to provide independent review, guidance and
recommendations regarding the operations of Domestic Animal Services, including: internal
operations proficiency, fiscal management, department branding,volunteer program development
and community outreach.
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SECTION TWO: FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES
The Committee will act in an advisory capacity only and all recommendations will be
submitted to the County Manager or designee for approval before action.
1. Operational Review
a. Evaluate procedures for intake, fostering, adoption and return-to-owner for
efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring consistency with Florida Statutes including
but not limited to Section 823.15 and 823.151.
b. Review staffing, workflow and training programs.
c. Review operations to ensure best practices in shelter management, cleaning
standards, safety, customer service and administrative functions.
2. Fiscal Oversight
a. Review the proposed annual Domestic Animal Services budget and provide
advisory recommendations on priorities, allocation, and efficiency.
b. Assess fee schedules, donations, and grants for transparency, sustainability, and
effectiveness.
c. Monitor fiscal accountability to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
3. Veterinary and Medical Considerations
a. Recognize that all medical decisions rest exclusively with a licensed veterinarian
employed or contracted by Domestic Animal Services.
b. Provide input only on non-clinical aspects of veterinary operations, including
budget and resource adequacy.
c. The Domestic Animal Services Advisory Committee shall not interfere with, or
substitute for, veterinary clinical decisions.
4. Volunteer and Behavior Programs
a. Support the development of volunteer programs that expand Domestic Animal
Services service capacity.
b. Encourage partnerships with animal behaviorists,rehabilitation specialists,trainers,
and enrichment organizations.
c. Recommend strategies to recruit,train, and retain volunteers.
d. Promote initiatives to expedite compliance with Section 823.151(2)(a)5, Florida
Statutes, regarding the direct return of animals to identified owners, and Section
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823.151(2)(a), Florida Statutes, regarding the rehoming of animals that become
property of the County.
5. Community Outreach and Branding
a. Encourage Domestic Animal Services' participation in community events and
adoption fairs.
b. Provide guidance on branding, marketing materials, and messaging.
c. Strengthen partnerships with community organizations and businesses.
d. Advise on communication strategies to promote transparency and responsible pet
ownership.
6. Accountability and Reporting
a. Review quarterly and annual reports on operations, staffing, expenditures, and
outcomes.
b. Working with the County Manager, or designee, submit an Annual Report to the
Board of County Commissioners summarizing findings, activities, and
recommendations.
c. Provide interim reports upon request of the Board of County Commissioners or
County Manager.
SECTION THREE: APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION
The Committee shall be composed of five members with experience including, but not
limited to, the following:
1. One Finance/Accounting or Business Professional
2. One Animal Welfare or Rescue Organization Representative
3. One Community Outreach Representative
4. One Volunteer Program or Nonprofit Management Representative
5. One Citizen At-Large
Excepting the Patty Baker Humane Society, Naples, individuals from rescue groups and
other animal agencies are not eligible for membership on the Board.
Members shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Board of County
Commissioners. Said members will be permanent residents and electors of Collier County.
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SECTION FOUR: TERMS OF OFFICE
The initial terms of office of the Committee members shall be as follows:
1. Three members will serve a term of four years.
2. Two members will serve a term of three years.
Thereafter, each appointment shall be for a term of four years. All appointments shall be
in accordance with Collier County General Advisory Board's Ordinance No. 2001-55, as it may
be amended or by its successor Ordinance. Existing terms will be kept.
SECTION FIVE: ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS; REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Any member of the Committee may be removed from office, with or without cause, by a
majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
Committee member attendance requirements, including failure to attend meetings and
removal from office are governed by Collier County Ordinance No.2001-55,as it may be amended
or by its successor ordinance.
SECTION SIX: OFFICERS; QUORUM; RULES OF PROCEDURE
1. Annually, the membership of the Committee shall elect a chairman, vice chairman and
secretary from among the members. Officers' terms shall be one year with eligibility for
reelection.
2. The presence of three or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Committee
necessary to take action and transact business. In addition, an affirmative vote of three or
more shall be necessary in order to take official action.
3. The Committee shall, by a majority vote of the entire membership, adopt rules of procedure
for the transaction of business and shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions,
findings and determinations.
4. The conduct of all meetings of the Committee shall be in accordance with the Government
in the Sunshine Manual and Roberts Rules of Order.
SECTION SEVEN: REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to receive
reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of duties upon prior approval
of the Board of County Commissioners.
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SECTION EIGHT: REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06
Ordinance No. 2004-06 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION NINE: 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 competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION TEN: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
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 Ordinances may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
SECTION ELEVEN: 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 , 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: By:
, Deputy Clerk Burt L. Saunders, Chair
Approved as to form and legality:
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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Martha S. Vergara
From: Wanda Rodriguez <Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 10:03 AM
To: Legal Notice
Cc: KlatzkowJeff; BirdMadison
Subject: legal advertising - Animal Services Advisory Board ordinance - 9-23-25 BCC
Attachments: legal ad -Animal Services Advisory Board Ord. - 9.23.25 BCC.pdf; Business Impact
Estimate - Animal Services Advisory Board Ordinance - 9.23.25 BCC.pdf; Ordinance -
Animal Services Advisory Board - FINAL.pdf
Good morning,
Please post the attached legal ad and Business Impact Estimate to the legal notice website on Friday,
September 12th. Attorney approval is below, and no other approvals are required for this advertising.
Please acknowledge receipt. Thank you,
Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CP.M
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:39 AM
To: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:Amy Patterson<Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: advertise for 9/23- DAS advisory board - legal ad
Wanda: Legal ad is approved. I put together the attached BIE.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:19 AM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
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Cc:Amy Patterson<Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 - DAS advisory board - legal ad
Jeff,
Will do, but I still need someone to complete and approve the Business Impact Estimate that goes with
this ad.The template is in the attached email string.
'Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, C19.9V1
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent:Tuesday, September 9, 2025 8:04 AM
To:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>; Bill McDaniel <Bill.McDaniel@colliercountyfl.gov>
Cc:Amy Patterson<Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov>;Tammy Althouse<Tammy.Althouse(c@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
Wanda: Please take a final look at this, clean it up, post it to the next agenda and advertise
today.
Commissioner: As discussed. If you have any suggested changes, please speak with Amy.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From:Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:36 PM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23- 2013-55- legal ad
Ok. Shall I go ahead and start the advertising process for this one also? In order to be heard on 9/23, we
need to have a fully approved ad to the clerk by COB tomorrow. It will also need a Business Impact
Estimate with it.
'Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CPJ%1
Office of the County .Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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From:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:33 PM
To: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: RE: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55- legal ad
I am working on the DAS advisory board ordinance with Amy. See attached.
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow
Collier County Attorney
(239) 252-2614
From: Wanda Rodriguez<Wanda.Rodriguez@colliercountyfl.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:31 PM
To:Jeff Klatzkow<Jeff.Klatzkow@colliercountyfl.gov>
Subject: FW: advertise for 9/23 -2013-55 - legal ad
Jeff,
Staff has sent me a request to advertise their hobby breeder amendment ordinance for the 9/23 meeting,
and they are asking me about the status of the DAS advisory board amendment. Is this something you
are working on?
' Wanda Rodriguez, MCP, CPN1
Office of the County Attorney
(239) 252-8400
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Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a
public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing.
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Business Impact Estimate
This form should be included in 'the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed
ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County's website by the time notice of
the proposed ordinance is published.
Published on County website by: September 12, 2025
Proposed ordinance's Short Title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, RESTRUCTURING THE ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR CREATION, PURPOSE, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION,TERMS OF OFFICE,ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL
FROM OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM, RULES OF PROCEDURE;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO.2004-06; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT
AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND
ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida
Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view
that a business impact estimate is not required by state law' for the proposed ordinance,
but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy
and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed
ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting.
❑ The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
❑ The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget
amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
❑ The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other
financial assistance accepted by the county government;
❑ The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;
❑ The ordinance relates to procurement; or
❑ The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in
Section 163.3164, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida
1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes.
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Local Government Development Agreement Act under Sections 163-3220- III
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163.3243;
b. Comprehensive Plan amendments and land development regulation
amendments initiated by application by a private party other than Collier
County;
c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that
an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following
information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose,
such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare):
Restructures the Animal Services Advisory Board to better define the power of
this committee.
2. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-
profit businesses in the County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
(b) Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses
will be financially responsible; and
(c) An estimate of the County's regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any
new charges or fees to cover such costs.
No costs.
3. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed
ordinance:
None.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any):
[You may wish to include in this section the methodology or data used to prepare the Business
Impact Estimate. For example: County staff solicited comments from businesses in the County
as to the potential impact of the proposed ordinance by contacting the chamber of commerce,
social media posting, direct mail or direct email, posting on County website, public workshop, etc.
You may also wish to include efforts made to reduce the potential fiscal impact on businesses.
You may also wish to state here that the proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance
that applies to all persons similarly situated(individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the
proposed ordinance does not affect only businesses.]
None.
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ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST & ROUTING SLIP
TO ACCOMPANY ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS SENT TO
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE FOR SIGNATURE
Print on pink paper. Attach to original document. The completed routing slip and original documents are to be forwarded to the County Attorney Office
at the time the item is placed on the agenda. All completed routing slips and original documents must be received in the County Attorney Office no later
than Monday preceding the Board meeting.
** ROUTING SLIP**
Complete routing lines#1 through#2 as appropriate for additional signatures,dates,and/or information needed. If the document is already complete with the
exception of the Chairman's signature,draw a line through routinglines#1 through#2,complete the checklist,and forward to the County Attorney Office.
Route to Addressee(s) (List in routing order) Office Initials Date
1.
2. (Enter your Dept here)
3. County Attorney Office County Attorney Office
7/4 4/
4. BCC Office Board of County BS by MB
Commissioners [s] (of t
5. Minutes and Records Clerk of Court's Office (#1 !0 J//I
PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Normally the primary contact is the person who created/prepared the Executive Summary. Primary contact information is needed in the event one of the
addressees above may need to contact staff for additj,Onal or missing information.
Name of Primary Staff Madison Bird I Phone Number 2939
Contact/Department
Agenda Date Item was .112 Agenda Item Number
Approved by the BCC 3/z 5 17H! IC
Type of Document(s) f Number of Original
Attached Of e!i f`GY-Ct Documents Attached I
PO number or account
number if document is kA6 ""
to be recorded
INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST
Initial the Yes column or mark"N/A" in the Not Applicable column,whichever is Yes N/A (Not
appropriate. (Initial) Applicable)
]. Does the document require the chairman's signature?(stamped unless otherwise stated) MB
2. Does the document need to be sent to another agency for additional signatures? If yes, N/A
provide the Contact Information(Name; Agency; Address; Phone) on an attached sheet.
3. Original document has been signed/initialed for legality. (All documents to be signed by MB
the Chairman,with the exception of most letters, must be reviewed and signed by the
Office of the County Attorney.)
4. All handwritten strike-through and revisions have been initialed by the County Attorney MB
Office and all other parties except the BCC Chairman and the Clerk to the Board.
5. •. The Chairman's signature line date has been entered as the date of BCC approval of the MB
document or the final negotiated contract date whichever is applicable.
6. "Sign here"tabs are placed on the appropriate pages indicating where the Chairman's MB
signature and initials are required.
7. In most cases(some contracts are an exception),the original document and this routing slip N/A
should be provided to the County Attorney Office at the time the item is uploaded to the
agenda. Some documents are time sensitive and require forwarding to Tallahassee within a
certain time frame or the BCC's actions are nullified. Be aware of your deadlines!
8. The document was approved by the BCC on 9/7� and all changes made during N/A is not
the meeting have been incorporated in the attached document. The County Attorney 'j''""�t 4j an option for
Office has reviewed the changes, if applicable. JJ this line.
9. Initials of attorney verifying that the attached document is the version approved by the N/A is not
BCC, all changes directed by the BCC have been made,and the document is ready for the JAki+a an option for
Chairman's signature. this line.
I:Forms/County Forms/BCC Forms/Original Documents Routing Slip WWS Original 9.03.04;Revised 1.26.05;2.24.05; 11/30/12;4/22/16;9/10/21
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025 - 4 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
RESTRUCTURING THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CREATION,
PURPOSE,, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION, TERMS OF OFFICE,
ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE;
PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM, RULES OF
PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA:
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2004, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County
("Board") adopted Ordinance No. 2004-06, the Collier County Animal Services Advisory Board
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to repeal and replace the Ordinance in order to better define
the powers and duties of the Advisory Committee and broaden its purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION ONE: CREATION AND PURPOSE
The Board of County Commissioners hereby reestablishes the Domestic Animal Services
Advisory Committee ("Committee") to provide independent review, guidance and recommendations
regarding the operations of Domestic Animal Services, including: internal operations proficiency,
fiscal management, department branding, volunteer program development and community outreach.
SECTION TWO: FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES
The Committee will act in an advisory capacity only and all recommendations will be
submitted to the County Manager or designee for approval before action.
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1. Operational Review
a. Evaluate procedures for intake, fostering, adoption and return-to-owner for efficiency
and effectiveness, ensuring consistency with Florida Statutes including but not limited
to Section 823.15 and 823.151.
b. Review staffing, workflow and training programs.
c. Review operations to ensure best practices in shelter management, cleaning standards,
safety, customer service and administrative functions.
2. Fiscal Oversight
a. Review the proposed annual Domestic Animal Services budget and provide advisory
recommendations on priorities, allocation, and efficiency.
b. Assess fee schedules, donations, and grants for transparency, sustainability, and
effectiveness.
c. Monitor fiscal accountability to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
3. Veterinary and Medical Considerations
a. Recognize that all medical decisions rest exclusively with a licensed veterinarian
employed or contracted by Domestic Animal Services.
b. Provide input only on non-clinical aspects of veterinary operations, including budget
and resource adequacy.
c. The Domestic Animal Services Advisory Committee shall not interfere with, or
substitute for, veterinary clinical decisions.
4. Volunteer and Behavior Programs
a. Support the development of volunteer programs that expand Domestic Animal
Services service capacity.
b. Encourage partnerships with animal behaviorists, rehabilitation specialists, trainers,
and enrichment organizations.
c. Recommend strategies to recruit, train, and retain volunteers.
d. Promote initiatives to expedite compliance with Section 823.151(2)(a)5, Florida
Statutes, regarding the direct return of animals to identified owners, and Section
823.151(2)(a), Florida Statutes, regarding the rehoming of animals that become
property of the County.
5. Community Outreach and Branding
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a. Encourage Domestic Animal Services' participation in community events and
adoption fairs.
b. Provide guidance on branding, marketing materials, and messaging.
c. Strengthen partnerships with community organizations and businesses.
d. Advise on communication strategies to promote transparency and responsible pet
ownership.
6. Accountability and Reporting
a. Review quarterly and annual reports on operations, staffing, expenditures, and
outcomes.
b. Working with the County Manager,or designee, submit an Annual Report to the Board
of County Commissioners summarizing findings, activities, and recommendations.
c. Provide interim reports upon request of the Board of County Commissioners or County
Manager.
SECTION THREE: APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION
1. Members of the Committee shall be permanent residents and qualified electors of
Collier County.
2. Although no specific experience requirements shall be necessary as a prerequisite to
appointment, consideration shall be given to applicants who have experience or who have shown
interest in the area of animal welfare, animal services operations, veterinary care, animal control,
shelter management, rescue, adoption, or other related fields.
3. The Committee shall be composed of seven members to be appointed by the Board of
County Commissioners. Of these seven members, there shall be one member from each of the five
County Commission Districts, and two at-large members. Committee candidates for the five
County Commission District seats must be nominated by the Commissioner of the District in which
the candidate resides for both initial and subsequent terms and receive a simple majority vote of the
Board of County Commissioners. The two at-large members can be nominated by any Commissioner
and must receive a simple majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners for appointment or
reappointment. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners.
SECTION FOUR: TERMS OF OFFICE
The initial terms of office of the Committee members shall be as follows:
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1. Three members will serve a term of four years.
2. Two members will serve a term of three years.
Thereafter, each appointment shall be for a term of four years. All appointments shall be in
accordance with Collier County General Advisory Board's Ordinance No. 2001-55, as it may be
amended or by its successor Ordinance. Existing terms will be kept.
SECTION FIVE: ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS; REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Any member of the Committee may be removed from office, with or without cause, by a
majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
Committee member attendance requirements, including failure to attend meetings and
removal from office are governed by Collier County Ordinance No. 2001-55, as it may be amended
or by its successor ordinance.
SECTION SIX: OFFICERS; QUORUM; RULES OF PROCEDURE
1. Annually, the membership of the Committee shall elect a chairman, vice chairman and
secretary from among the members. Officers' terms shall be one year with eligibility for reelection.
2. The presence of three or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Committee necessary
to take action and transact business. In addition,an affirmative vote of two or more shall be necessary
in order to take official action.
3. The Committee shall, by a majority vote of the entire membership, adopt rules of procedure
for the transaction of business and shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and
determinations.
4. The conduct of all meetings of the Committee shall be in accordance with the Government in
the Sunshine Manual and Roberts Rules of Order.
SECTION SEVEN: REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation but shall be entitled to receive
reimbursement for expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of duties upon prior approval of
the Board of County Commissioners.
SECTION EIGHT: REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06
Ordinance No. 2004-06 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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SECTION NINE: 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 competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
SECTION TEN: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES.
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 Ordinances may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
SECTION ELEVEN: 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 Zg"day of__,,54gtelE_, 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crystal K. K 1, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Jeffrey lat. ow, County Attorney and acknowledgement oaf that
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT Of STATE
RON DESANTIS CORD BYRD
Governor Secretary of State
October 2, 2025
Crystal K. Kinzel
Clerk of Court
Collier County
3329 Tamiami Trail E, Suite #401
Naples, FL 34112
Dear Crystal Kinzel,
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, this will acknowledge receipt of your
electronic copy of Collier County Ordinance No. 2025-43, which was filed in this office on October 1,
2025.
Sincerely,
Alexandra Leijon
Administrative Code and Register Director
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R. A. Gray Building • 500 South Bronough Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
Telephone: (850) 245-6270