R-2012-30 CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS
DESIRE THAT LESS DOGS AND CATS BE EUTHANIZED AT
THE LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER; ENCOURAGING
LAKE COUNTY TO EXPLORE NEW MEASURES THAT MAY
FACILITATE THE SPAYING AND/OR NEUTERING OF DOGS
AND CATS WITHIN LAKE COUNTY; ENCOURAGING LAKE
COUNTY TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING MEASURES TO
INCREASE THE RATE AT WHICH ANIMALS ARE ADOPTED
FROM THE LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, cats and dogs provide companionship to and share the homes of
thousands of individuals in Lake County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the problem of pet overpopulation costs the taxpayers of Lake
County, Florida and the City of Clermont annually through animal control and sheltering
programs aimed at coping with unwanted and homeless cats and dogs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to encourage Lake County to explore new
programs and measures that would serve to decrease the rate at which animals are
euthanized and increase the rate at which animals are adopted at the Lake County Animal
Shelter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Clermont accordingly passes this
Resolution 2012-30 to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Clermont, Lake County, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1.
The City Council hereby encourages Lake County to explore new measures and programs
that would serve to encourage the adoption of animals through the Lake County Animal
Shelter, which may include reduced adoption fees.
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby encourages Lake County to implement incentives and programs
for the sterilization of animals before they have the opportunity to procreate and add to
the number of surplus pets that enter the Lake County Animal Shelter which may include,
but are not limited to, low-cost and/or free spay and neuter programs and public outreach
efforts to educate the public regarding the problem of pet overpopulation.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-13
SECTION 3.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake
County, Florida, this 11th day of September, 2012.
CITY OF CLERMONT
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Darold S. Turville, Jr., Mayor
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Approved as to form and legality:
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