Agenda 03/14/2017 Item #16D103/14/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept and ratify fee waivers granted by the Director of Domestic Animal
Services for the period of October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 in accordance with the
process established by Resolution No. 2016-125 in the amount of $235.
OBJECTIVE: To provide the Board with a record of fees waived by the Director of Domestic Animal
Services for the period of October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.
CONSIDERATIONS: On June 14, 2016, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2016-125 that allows the
Director of Animal Services to waive reclaim fees to help reunite pets impounded at Domestic Animal
Services with their owners.
Section II A and E of Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2016-125 allow waiver of fees for field surrenders,
board for quarantine, and reclaim fees at the discretion of the Director when to do so will prevent the
suffering of animals, ensure public safety, or return an animal to a responsible home and no reasonable
alternative to waiving the fees exists. Section II A also requires that such waivers be brought before the
Board in a quarterly report for after-the-fact ratification.
From October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, the Director waived surrender and board fees for
three animals. Table I (attached) shows an itemized list of fees waived for the period being reported.
FISCAL IMPACT: The total Domestic Animal Services revenue budget for Fiscal Year 2017 is
$464,600. The budget for impoundment, owner surrender fees, and reclaim fees subject to waiver is
$77,500. The total dollar amount of fees waived for the period being reported is $235.00.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To ratify the waiver of fees in the amount of $235.00 for the period of October
1, 2016 through December 1, 2016.
Prepared by: Darcy Andrade, Division Director, Domestic Animal Services
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Waiver of Fees Table (DOCX)
2. Res. 2016-125 Fee Policy (PDF)
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03/14/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.1
Doc ID: 2676
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept and ratify fee waivers granted by the Director of
Domestic Animal Services for the period of October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 in accordance
with the process established by Resolution No. 2016-125 in the amount of $235.
Meeting Date: 03/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Domestic Animal Services
Name: Kellie Carroll
01/31/2017 12:36 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Domestic Animal Svc – Domestic Animal Services
Name: Darcy Andrade
01/31/2017 12:36 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Services Department Joshua Hammond Additional Reviewer Completed 02/09/2017 7:16 AM
Domestic Animal Services Darcy Andrade Additional Reviewer Completed 02/21/2017 9:57 AM
Public Services Department Amanda O. Townsend Additional Reviewer Completed 02/23/2017 11:42 AM
Public Services Department Hailey Margarita Alonso Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 02/27/2017 11:33 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 02/28/2017 7:53 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 02/28/2017 8:24 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 02/28/2017 2:01 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/01/2017 11:19 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 03/05/2017 10:57 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/14/2017 9:00 AM
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Table I:
Itemized List of Fees Waived by Domestic Animal Services Director
October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016
Date
Amount
Waived AID Owner Activity # Activity Type APP by: Justification
Amount
Paid
10/13/2016 75.00 A217137 Juan Sanchez A16-005234 Inv Bite 125/KL Reclaim fee $105.00
10/26/2016 10.00 A217012 Jean Hail A16-005099 Assist Police 138/DG
Hoarding Case
Surrender fee
$.00
10/28/2016 150.00 A214890 Phillip Baum A16-005670 Bite 123/DEA
Daily Board
for
Quarantine
$10.00
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Packet Pg. 586 Attachment: Waiver of Fees Table (2676 : Waiver of Fees)
RESOLUTION NO. 2016- 12 5
A RESOLUTION OF COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-29 AMENDING
THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES FEE POLICY TO PROVIDE
APPROPRIATE FEES FOR ALL SERVICES PROVIDED BY COLLIER
COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES AND TO ALLOW FOR WAIVERS
AND REDUCTIONS IN FEES WHERE NEEDED.
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2014, the Board adopted Resolution No. 2014-29 which
established a revised Fee Policy in accordance with newly adopted Animal Control Ordinance to ensure
a fair and uniform fee policy that identifies all services provided by Domestic Animal Services; and
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2015, the Board approved a shelter assessment conducted by a
team of veterinarians from Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida
recommending giving the Director of Animal Services discretion to waive reclaim fees, when needed, to
keep animals in their homes and to reduce or waive adoption fees for promotional purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Animal Services recommends that the Board of County
Commissioners amends Exhibit A of the Domestic Animal Services Fee Policy, as attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby accepts the recommendations of the
Director of Animal Services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY THAT:
Exhibit A to Resolution 2014-29 is hereby amended as depicted in the attached Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy becomes effective upon adoption of this
resolution.
This Resolution adopted this 114+11 day of I u n e r 2016 after motion, second and
majority vote in favor of passage.
ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E I3ROCK •CLI RK COLLIER C TY, FLO IDA
By: ThttlAk By:
Attest as to Chairman 5,ptp Cl D nna Fiala, Chairman
signature only.
Approv-• as to form legality:
By:i<.l.
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Assistant ounty Attorney
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Packet Pg. 587 Attachment: Res. 2016-125 Fee Policy (2676 : Waiver of Fees)
EXHIBIT A
COLLIER COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES
FEE POLICY
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to establish user fees which will partially offset the cost of
providing domestic animal services to the taxpayers of Collier County.
II. LIMITATIONS
A. Waiving of Fees. The Board of County Commissioner shall set all fees and charges.
Fees may be waived in accordance with policies articulated herein, such as under certain conditions
upon reclaim, when fees are for animals in safekeeping. Fees for field surrenders and board for
quarantine may be waived at the discretion of the Director when to do so will prevent the suffering of an
animal or ensure public safety and no reasonable alternative to waiving the fee exists. Such waivers
shall be brought before the Board in quarterly reports for after-the-fact ratification.
B. Non-Fee-Related Policies. The Director of Animal Services, or designee, may waive
enforcement or application of any department policies or restrictions provided such waiver does not
conflict with applicable local, state, or federal laws and does not interfere with public safety.
C. Promotional Sales and Advertisements. Fees may be reduced for special promotional
sales and advertisements if approved by the Director of Animal Services and such a reduction is applied
in a consistent and time-limited manner.
D. Sponsored Fees. The department may accept cash donations to sponsor fees for
customers in need. Fee sponsorship donations will be accounted for as the sale of gift certificates to be
redeemed at the time of the fee-incurring transaction. Redemption of sponsored fee gift certificates will
be at the director's discretion in accordance with the following general guidelines: A customer cannot
benefit from sponsored fees more than once in a twelve-month period.
E. Reclaim Fees. Fees may be reduced or waived at the discretion of the Director of
Animal Services if such fees would facilitate a live release and allow for the animal to be returned to a
responsible home. Reducing and/or waiving of fees should only be utilized once all fee-sponsored
donations are exhausted. Collier County license and microchip are not subject to reduction or waiver of
fees.
F. Safekeeping. If an animal is impounded at the request of a first-responding agency due to
the death, medical emergency, or disaster-related circumstance of its owner or caretaker, and that animal
is claimed by the owner, next of kin, or otherwise authorized party at the first available opportunity,
impound, and board fees may be waived. This exception does not apply to animals of owners or
caretakers who have been arrested or incarcerated. Safekeeping animals are subject to all other
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Packet Pg. 588 Attachment: Res. 2016-125 Fee Policy (2676 : Waiver of Fees)
requirements of impounded animals at Domestic Animal Services as per Collier County Animal Control
Ordinance.
G. Refunds. The following fees are nonrefundable: Impoundment Fees, Owner Surrender
Fees (except as provided herein), License Fees (except as provided for herein), and Permitting Fees
except situations where the applicant is not approved for zoning as required by Collier County Animal
Control Ordinance). The following fees are refundable only if service is not rendered: Mandatory
Spay/Neuter Fees, Micro-chipping Fees, and Euthanasia and Cremation Service Fees may be refunded at
the discretion of the Director of Animal Services, or designee, upon written request received within 30
days of payment or receipt of service, whichever comes first.
Adoption fees are nonrefundable. Adopted animals may be returned before the 30th day of placement
without incurring an owner surrender fee. On the 31st day and all those thereafter, an owner surrender
fee will be incurred for adoption returns. Days are counted as calendar days, irrespective of Domestic
Animal Services open-to-the public hours. If an animal is returned within 30 days of placement, the
adopter may adopt a like type animal at no cost within 60 days of the original adoption. Adoption fees
may be refunded within ten (10) days from adoption if the adopter can demonstrate non-routine
veterinary medical expenses in excess of the amount of the adoption fee. Adoptions are considered "as
is," and no expenses beyond the adoption fee will be reimbursed. Adoption fees will not be reimbursed
if the adopter failed to sign up for free pet insurance offered by Domestic Animal Services.
III. FEES
Impoundment
Dogs, cats, and other small animals dropped-off at DAS
First occurrence 25
Second occurrence 50
Each occurrence thereafter 100
Dogs and cats dropped-off at DAS reclaimed unsterilized
First occurrence 50
Second occurrence 100
Each occurrence thereafter 200
Dogs, cats, and other small animals picked up by ACO
First occurrence 40
Second occurrence 65
Each occurrence thereafter 115
Dogs and cats picked up by ACO reclaimed unsterilized.
First occurrence 80
Second occurrence 130
Each occurrence thereafter 230
Impound fees will be waived for sterilized cats and dogs
reclaimed before the end of the standard holding period,
upon first impoundment only when the animal has a current
County license at the time of impoundment.
Equine, bovine, and other livestock
First impoundment 50
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Packet Pg. 589 Attachment: Res. 2016-125 Fee Policy (2676 : Waiver of Fees)
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Second impoundment of same or different animal from 75
same site
Each subsequent impoundment of same or different animal $100
from same site
Transportation for impounded livestock direct cost plus 50%
Daily board for each impounded animals 10
Daily board fees will be waived for sterilized cats and dogs
reclaimed before the end of the standard holding period,
upon first impoundment only, when the animal has a current
County license at the time of impoundment.
Laboratory, veterinarian, farrier, or other outside service direct cost plus 50%
expenses
Mandatory Spay/Neuter
Canine Neuter 75
Canine Spay 85
Feline Neuter 50
Feline Spay 65
Rabbit Neuter 25
Rabbit Spay 40
Mandatory Sterilization does not apply to rabbits. Owner may elect to pay fees to have their rabbit
sterilized at time of reclaim.
Vaccinations
Rabies for impounded animals 12
Rabies 10
Canine Vaccine 10
Feline Vaccine 10
Bordetella 10
De-wormer 5
Canine Heartworm Test 15
Feline FeLV/FIV Test 15
Flea prevention 10
Owner Surrender
Owner surrender fee 10
Owner surrenders transport fee, picked up at residence 60
Owner surrender fee, non-county resident—acceptance at $100
the discretion of director or designee
Mothers surrendered with kittens or puppies will be accepted for one owner surrender fee of$10.
Kittens or puppies surrendered individually or as litters without mothers will be charged the
surrender fee per animal. Surrender fees for 90% of litter will be refunded if proof of mother's
spay is provided to Domestic Animal Services within 30 calendar days of surrender and Collier
County License is current.
Adoption—Includes cost of license, microchip, and
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Packet Pg. 590 Attachment: Res. 2016-125 Fee Policy (2676 : Waiver of Fees)
sterilization
Kitten (kittens under 4 months) 60
Cat(cats over 4 months to 6 years old) 40
Senior Cat (cats over 7 years old)20
Puppy (puppies under 4 months) 80
Dog (dogs over 4 months to 6 years old) 60
Senior Dog (dogs over 7 years old) 30
Reduced adoption fee for Senior Citizens (age 60 or older) 50% discount or current
and Active or Retired Military Personnel. Half price promotional adoption fee,
adoptions for adult and senior dogs and cats (puppies and whichever is less
kittens under 4 months excluded)
Rescue adoption—Healthy 20 or as stipulated by
MOU or current
promotional adoption fee,
whichever is less
Rescue adoption—Unhealthy, Treatable-Manageable, 10.00-No charge if
Treatable-Rehabilitatable Microchip provided by
rescue at time of
sterilization
Rescue transfer No charge
Other animal adoption Market rate or less
Rescue adoptions may only be performed by organizations who possess a 501(c)3 standing, have
an established mission statement, and are an approved rescue partner, in good standing with
Domestic Animal Services.
Rescue transfers may only be performed by organizations that have a licensed veterinarian on
staff; organizations receiving rescue transfers assume responsibility for compliance with F.S.
823.15.
Licenses
Spayed or neutered dog or cat- one year license 10
Spayed or neutered dog or cat- three year license 25
Unaltered dog or cat under one year 10
Unaltered dog or cat over one year - one year license 60
Unaltered dog or cat over one year - three year license 180
Blanket license for animal-related organizations in good No charge
standing with Domestic Animal Services and rescue
organizations who are approved rescue partners, in good
standing with Domestic Animal Services
Veterinarian/Agent surcharge for selling licenses Not to exceed $3.00
Annual Dangerous Dog registration 300
Dangerous Dog renewal late fee 10 per day
Unaltered dog or cat license fee will be refunded to the $10
spayed or neutered fee rate when the animal owner presents
proof of spay or neuter within 30 calendar days of purchase.
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Packet Pg. 591 Attachment: Res. 2016-125 Fee Policy (2676 : Waiver of Fees)
Micro-chipping
Micro-chipping impounded or owned animal 15
Micro-chipping adopted animal 10
Animal-Related Business,Animal-Related Organization,
Rodeo, Commercial Breeder, and Non-commercial
Breeder Permits
Animal-Related Business
Boarding Facility 100
Doggie Day Care 100
Groomer 100
Stable 100
Training Facility 100
Pet Shop 100
Other 100
Additional Type of Service 50 each additional
service
Animal-Related Organization No charge
Rodeo 100
Commercial Breeder 500
Non-commercial Breeder 200
Animal-Related Businesses who provide more than one type of service will be charged an additional
50 per service in addition to the $100 base fee.
Responsible Pet Ownership Course
Course registration fee 40
Responsible Pet Ownership Citation administrative 5 per citation
surcharge
Notice of Violation and Notice to Comply
Notice of Violation 25
Notice to Comply—administrative surcharge per NTC 5
Meeting Room Rental
Meeting room, non-profit use 10 per hour
Meeting room, for-profit use 25 per hour
Additional charge if food is served 20 per event
DAS-sponsored events and governmental use No charge
The meeting room is only available during Domestic Animals Services' open-to-the-public
hours.
Euthanasia and Cremation Services
General Public
Transport Fee, Pick-up at residence 50
Euthanasia 10
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Packet Pg. 592 Attachment: Res. 2016-125 Fee Policy (2676 : Waiver of Fees)
Cremation, no save ashes 40
Veterinarians
Cremation, no save ashes (includes pick-up) 50 per animal
Miscellenous Fees
Volunteer Background Check& Fingerprinting 40
New volunteer processing fee 10
Volunteer reactivation fee 5
Volunteer Shirt 5
Miscellaneous Fees
Fees for public records requests Refer to Resolution No.
2007-327
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Packet Pg. 593 Attachment: Res. 2016-125 Fee Policy (2676 : Waiver of Fees)