Item D28
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
C ounty of M onroe
Mayor David Rice, District 4
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates, District 1
The Florida Keys
Michelle Coldiron, District 2
Vacant, District 3
Holly Merrill Raschein, District 5
County Commission Meeting
May 18, 2022
Agenda Item Number: D.28
Agenda Item Summary #10589
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Animal Control
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tina Losacco (305) 289-6051
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution authorizing Conni Lacqua to act as an
authorized agent of Animal Control to enforce Chapter 4, Monroe County Code, and Chapter 828,
Florida Statutes, to issue citations for violation of the Monroe County Code, and/or attend Court.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Authorized animal control agents are appointed to enforce Chapter 4 of
the Monroe County Code and Section 828 of the Florida Statutes, issue citations for fines and/or
attend court. Per Sec. 828.03(2), F.S., their appointment is to be approved by a county or circuit
judge.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Approval of previous resolutions appointing
animal control officers.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
ACO Reso Appt - C Lacqua - 2022.05
ACO MC Cert Appt - C Lacqua
2022 ACO Conni Lacqua CERT
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: 05-18-2022
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
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Total Cost to County: N/A
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: N/A If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Tina Losacco Skipped 05/02/2022 1:08 PM
Kevin Wilson Completed 05/02/2022 2:03 PM
James Molenaar Completed 05/02/2022 4:18 PM
Purchasing Skipped 05/02/2022 2:02 PM
Budget and Finance Skipped 05/02/2022 2:03 PM
Brian Bradley Skipped 05/02/2022 2:03 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 05/03/2022 1:46 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 05/18/2022 9:00 AM
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RESOLUTION NO. _-2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AGENTS OF ANIMAL CONTROL
CONTRACTORS TO ENFORCE CHAPTER 4, MONROE COUNTY CODE, AND
CHAPTER 828, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND TO ISSUE CITATIONS FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE MONROE COUNTY CODE, INCLUDING REQUIRING
APPEARANCE FOR DISPOSITION IN COUNTY COURT.
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes Section 828.03 provides that agents of any society or association for the
prevention of cruelty to animals may appoint agents for the purpose of investigating violations of Chapter
828, F.S., or any other law of the state for the purpose of protecting animals or preventing any act of cruelty
thereto; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County Code Section 4-37(b) provides that Animal Control Agents of
corporations and associations contracting with Monroe County may be authorized by the Board of County
Commissioners to investigate violations of Chapter 828, Florida Statutes, and of Chapter 4, Monroe County
Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 4-38, M.C.C., authorizes animal control agents to enforce the provisions of
Chapter 4 of the Code and Chapter 828 of the Florida Statutes, including issuance of citations for fines and/or
requiring appearance in court; and
WHEREAS, Section 828.073, F.S., authorizes any law enforcement officer or any agent of any county
order the owner to provide certain care to the animal, and then to petition
the county court judge for a hearing, with no fee to be charged for filing the petition; and
WHEREAS, Section 828.073(5), F.S., provides for the Court to consider the testimonyof the agent
or officer who seized the animal and other witnesses as to the condition of the animal; and
WHEREAS, said Section 4-37(b), M.C.C., requires the appointments to be approved by a county or
circuit court judge, in compliance with Section 828.03(2), F.S.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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1. That the following animal control officer is authorized to investigate any violations of Chapter 4,
Monroe County Code and Chapter 828, Florida Statutes, to issue citations for violations of said
chapters, or to require appearance in court, and to present testimony for disposition of any such
violation in county court:
Conni Lacqua
2. That this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for assignment to a
judge to review for approval the appointment designated herein.
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3. That the Mayor of Monroe County is authorized to execute a certificate of appointment for the
agent designated herein.
4. That this Resolution shall take effect upon its approval the date written below.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a regular
th
meeting of said board held on the 18 day of May, 2022.
Mayor David Rice _______
Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates _______
Commissioner Michelle Coldiron _______
Commissioner James Scholl _______
Commissioner Holly Merrill Raschein _______
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: Kevin Madok, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: ____________________________ By: ________________________________
Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairman
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