2001-R-05RESOLUTION NO. 2001-R-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGE WATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF
SURCHARGES, FEES AND CIVIL PENALTIES RELATING
TO CHAPTER 5 (ANIMAL CONTROL); REPEALING
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. In 1997, the City of Edgewater enacted the "Schedule of Fees, Surcharges and Civil
Penalties" relating to Chapter 5 (Animal Control).
2. No modifications have been made to the Schedule in the last four (4) years.
3. The Animal Control Board reviewed the existing Schedule and submitted
modifications for incorporation to City Council.
4. It is necessary for Council to adopt a new Schedule that includes the recommended
modifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida:
Section 1. Establishing a Surcharge on Civil Penalties
Pursuant to Section 828.27(4)(b), Florida Statutes, and Section 5-70(h) of Chapter 5 (Animal
Control), a surcharge of five and no/100 dollars ($5.00) is hereby imposed upon each civil penalty
imposed for a violation of Chapter 5 (Animal Control) of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Edgewater, Florida.
Section 2. Establishing Schedule of Fees and Civil Penalties
Pursuant to Chapter 5 (Animal Control), the schedule of fees and civil penalties set forth in
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Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated by reference, is hereby established.
Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
After Motionby �..�. . -, and Second by-.z.,-,.. _ 16-1 ,
the vote on this resolution was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Donald A. Schmidt
Councilman James P. Brown
Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi
Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes
Councilwoman Judy Lichter
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this al day of April, 2001.
ATTEST:
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Scott A. Cookson, Esquire
City Attorney
Foley & Lardner
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEW®A�TER, FLORIDA�j,
Donald A. Schmidt
Mayor
Robin L. Matusick
Legal Assistant
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this
day of _, 2001 under
Agenda Item o. - 13
ANIMAL CONTROL
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CIVIL PENALTIES
FEES
Dangerous animal registration - Section 5-60(e)
(a) Sterilized animal $25.00
(b) Unsterilized animal $50.00
Disposition of dead animals - Section 5-21 $10.00
License/Tag - Section 5-31
(a) Fee
(1) Sterilized animal
$5:99
$ 9.00
(2) Unsterilized animal
$3.99
$12.00
(b) Duplicate tag
$ 2.00
(c) Administrative fee
$-"
$ 2.00
Breeding and Kennels - Section 5-36
Annual Breeder Permit Fee
$-9-.9
$25.00
Impoundment - Section 5-41
$37.00for 3 day impoundment
$45.00 for 5 day impoundment
$10.00 additional fee for unlicensed animal
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CIVIL PENALTIES
Pursuant to Section 828.27, Florida Statutes, and Section 5-60 of the Code of Ordinances,
City of Edgewater, the City Council hereby establishes the following schedule of civil penalties for
violations of Chapter 5 by any person who does not contest a citation and is not mandated to appear
in court:
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Section 5-4
Interfering with Animal Control Officer
Section 5-18
Poisoning or Trapping of Animals
Section 5-19
Cruelty to Animals
Section 5-60
Dangerous Dogs
PENALTY:
First offense
$250.00
Second or subsequent
offense Mandatory court appearance
CATEGORYII
Section 5-7
City designated as bird sanctuary
Section 5-8
Animals prohibited
Section 5-9
Keeping bees prohibited
Section 5-10
Feeding of wildlife prohibited
Section 5-11
Wildlife hybrids prohibited
Section 5-12
Animals defecating on public or private property prohibited
Section 5-13
Animals prohibited in parks and on beaches
Section 5-14
Running at large prohibited
Section 5-15
Animal under restraint
Section 5-16
Restraint of guard dogs
Section 5-17
Public nuisance animals prohibited"
Section 5-20
Female animals in heat
Section 5-20.1
Attempting to breed
Section 5-21
Disposition of dead animals
Section 5-22
Animals transported in vehicles
Section 5-23
Duties of driver when vehicle strikes animal
Section 5-24
Dogs and cats transported or offered for sale or gift
Section 5-30
Vaccinations of dogs and cats
Section 5-31
License required
Section 5-33
License tag and rabies tag to be attached to collar or hamess of animal
Section 5-36
Breeding and kennels
Section 5-50
Animals infected with rabies; reporting requirements
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Section 5-52
Surrender of animal for quarantine or destruction
Section 5-53
Killing or removal of rabid animal
Section 5-54
Surrender of carcass of rabid animal
PENALTY:
First offense $ 50.00
Second offense $100.00
Third or subsequent offense Mandatory court appearance
"Unprovoked biting, attacking or wounding Mandatory court appearance
of a domestic animal
"Destruction or loss of property Mandatory court appearance
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