Agenda

5:04 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an ordinance amending the assessment of Teen Court additional court costs.

Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Part 1, Chapter 34, Section 34-9(a), of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to the assessment of Teen Court additional court costs for certain penalties.

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AGENDA

Board of County Commissioners

Special Meeting –September 9, 2014– 5:03 p.m.

Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building – First Floor


1.					Call to Order. (PLEASE TURN YOUR CELL PHONE TO THE VIBRATE, SILENCE, OR OFF SETTING)

2.					Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

3.					Was the Meeting Properly Advertised?

4.					Are there any items to be added to the agenda? Recommendation: That the Board adopt the agenda as prepared (or duly amended).

5.					5:03 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance relating to feeding cats and dogs outdoors, creating Section 10-28, authorizing a Community Cat Management Initiative, and establishing community cat management requirements. Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Volume 1, Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 10-3, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, to define “community cats,” creating Section 10-27, relating to feeding cats and dogs outdoors, creating Section 10-28, authorizing a Community Cat Management Initiative, and establishing community cat management requirements.


Special BCC Meeting		5.
Meeting Date:	09/09/2014
Issue:	5:03 p.m. Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 10-3 of Escambia County Code of Ordinances (Community Cat Management Ordinance)
From:	Marilyn D. Wesley
Organization:	Community Affairs
CAO Approval:

Information
RECOMMENDATION:
5:03 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance relating to feeding cats and dogs outdoors, creating Section 10-28, authorizing a Community Cat Management Initiative, and establishing community cat management requirements. Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Volume 1, Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 10-3, of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances, to define “community cats,” creating Section 10-27, relating to feeding cats and dogs outdoors, creating Section 10-28, authorizing a Community Cat Management Initiative, and establishing community cat management requirements.
BACKGROUND:
A draft ordinance concerning a Community Cat Management Program was presented and discussed at the April 10, 2014 Committee of the Whole (COW). Following the COW meeting, staff received input from the Animal Services Advisory Committee (ASAC) and Target Zero Institute (TZI). The ordinance was amended to address concerns presented by those organizations. At the August 12, 2014 Committee of the Whole, the Board approved authorizing the scheduling of a public hearing to consider adoption of this ordinance.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Community Cat Management is expected to reduce the number of cats that are euthanized annually, which will also reduce costs at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. The Animal Shelter currently euthanizes approximately 4,500 cats per year.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
This Ordinance was prepared by Kerra A. Smith, Assistant County Attorney.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
N/A
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
The Animal Services Division intends to work with the Pensacola Humane Society to transition cats into the Community Cat Management Program, pending adoption of the Ordinance. A copy of the Ordinance will be filed with the Department of State.

Attachments
Ordinance


Special BCC Meeting		6.
Meeting Date:	09/09/2014
Issue:	5:04 p.m. Public Hearing Concerning Amending the Assessment of Teen Court Additional Court Costs Ordinance
From:	Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney
Organization:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

Information
RECOMMENDATION:
5:04 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an ordinance amending the assessment of Teen Court additional court costs. Recommendation: That the Board adopt an Ordinance amending Part 1, Chapter 34, Section 34-9(a), of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to the assessment of Teen Court additional court costs for certain penalties.
BACKGROUND:
On August 21, 2014, the Board approved setting the Public Hearing for consideration of adopting the Assessment of Teen Court Additional Court Costs. Pursuant to the authority granted in §938.19, Florida Statutes, the Board of County Commissioners previously enacted the Teen Court Assessment Ordinance (2005-51) providing for an assessment of additional court costs for certain penalties as a means to provide funding for the Escambia County Teen Court Program. The proposed amendment to the County’s Teen Court Assessment Ordinance will incorporate additional language in accordance with the terms of the relevant statutory provision.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The proposed Ordinance was drafted by Assistant County Attorney, Kristin D. Hual.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
N/A
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
A copy of the Ordinance will be filed with the Department of State.

Attachments
Ordinance