COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
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2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2025-O-15: Amending Chapter 5 (Animal Services), of the Code of Ordinances.
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DEPARTMENT:
Fire Rescue - Animal Control
SUMMARY:
An ordinance amending Chapter 5 (Animal Services) of the Code of Ordinances to eliminate the requirement for a City of Edgewater pet license due to alternative methods of animal identification and registration available through veterinarians and microchipping. This amendment also updates Section 5-19, Cruelty to Animals Prohibited, to adopt State Statute Section 828.12 related to cruelty to animals.
Section 5-5 - Striking all language in regards to Pet Licensing
Section 5-19 - Adding in language to adopt Florida State Statue Sec 828.12
Section 5-31 - Removing all verbiage for License Required and Reserving the section
Section 5-32 - Removing all verbiage for License tag. Section will only contain information for Breeder Permit Tag.
Section 5-33 - Removing all verbiage for License tag. Section will only contain information for Rabies Tag.
Section 5-34 - Removing all verbiage for License Required and Reserving the section.
1st Reading was heard and approved at the December 1st Council Meeting.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2025-O-15