Ordinance 2025-43 ORDINANCE NO. 2025 - 43
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 Zdday of , 2025.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crystal K. Kinrei. Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT of STATE
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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