2017-R-34 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-R-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING MEMBERS OF
THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION
AMENDING CURRENT ANIMAL CRUELTY LAWS TO
IMPOSE STRICTER, HARSHER PUNISHMENT AND
PENALTIES FOR ACTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY;
REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is a priority of the City of Edgewater to promote the health, safety and
welfare of animals in the City and within the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS,animals are sentient beings and deserve protection; and
WHEREAS,the City Council supports legislative efforts to impose harsher penalties on
those who engage in acts of animal cruelty; and
WHEREAS, The City Council supports legislative efforts to improve the quality of life
for all animals through love, compassion,education and legislation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida:
Section 1. That the City of Edgewater City Council hereby urges members of the
Florida Legislature to consider amending the penalty listed in F.S. 828.12(2) for commission of
aggravated animal cruelty from a third-degree felony to a second-degree felony.
Section 2. That the City of Edgewater hereby urges members of the Florida
Legislature to consider imposing stricter, harsher punishment and penalties for acts of animal
cruelty.
Section 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Governor Rick Scott, State
Representative Tom Leek, State Representative Paul Renner, State Representative David
Santiago, State Representative Patrick Henry, State Senator Dorothy Hukill, State Senator David
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Simmons, County of Volusia Chair and all municipal Mayors within Volusia County.
Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
Section 5. Severability and Applicability. If any portion of this resolution is for
any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not
affect the remaining portions of this resolution. If this resolution or any provisions thereof shall
be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstances, such holding shall not affect
its applicability to any other person, property, or circumstance.
Section 6. Adoption and Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect upon
adoption.
This resolution was scheduled for the Council Meeting on September 11, 2017 however,
due to Hurricane Irma the Council Meeting was re-scheduled to September 18, 2017 with the
appropriate notices done.
After Motion to approve by --k_x_.)---X 4L(1.rc-e--) C-br-IrtA/ with
Second by 'C-Z-D—r_z_ei1':Y �CsZ( , the vote on this
Resolution was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Ignasiak
Councilwoman Christine Power
Councilwoman Amy Vogt
Councilman Dan Blazi
Councilman Gary T. Conroy
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18th day of September 2017.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, LORIDA
- By:
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Robin L. Matusick Michael Ignasi,
City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
For the use and reliance only by the City of Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and Edgewater at a meeting held on this 18th day
legality by: Aaron R. Wolfe, Esquire of September, 2017 under Agenda Item No.
City Attorney 8 C.. .
Doran. Wolfe,Sims&Ciocchetti
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