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differential would ga into the spay/neuter fund that can be used to promote spaying and neutering throughout Orange County. Commissioner Gordon arrived at 7:44 PM. Bob Marotto said that the fine increases are specific to the civil penalties required of someone who has not complied with a particular ordinance. In addition, there are some select fee increases for shelter operation -boarding, quarantining animals, rabies shots to animals staying at the shelter, etc. The low-cost vaccination clinic fee will not be increased. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the increase for shelter redemption fees and Bab Marotto said that this is charged to someone who recovers their animal from the shelter. The first time a person recovers an animal it is $10; the second time it is $25, going up to $100. The ASAB recommended that the first recovery remain at $10, but the subsequent recoveries would be greater. Commissioner Jacobs recommended that if this fee schedule is posted, that there be an explanation of what the four steps mean. He said that he does not have a problem with raising the fines, but before it is done, he would like to have an amnesty for the public and advertise this aggressively. He suggested phasing this after a public education campaign. Bob Marotto said that Commissioner Jacobs asked last year about amnesty and the ASAB discussed this. This discussion has not reached a conclusion. He distributed a summary of same of the discussion. He said that there is a sense that a positive approach is preferred. He said that he wants to work on this positive outreach. Commissioner Jacobs suggested that one of the tax bill inserts might include why the fees are going up and that the County will work with people, but this is the goal. Health Department Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page 11 and "Full Sample Suite." Tom Konsler said that this is a more extensive sample offered, and after July 1, 2008 it will be required by the State for every drinking water well that is drilled. The full sample suite costs the County $55. Tom Konsler answered several clarifying questions about what the fees included. Commissioner Gordon asked when the rules would be finalized by the State. Tom Konsler said that they are in the rough draft stage now for bath sets of rules -well construction and water sampling. Commissioner Gordon asked when the new rules would go into effect, because that would determine when the county would have to hire the new staff members proposed to implement the regulations. Tom Konsler said the requirements would go into effect July 1, 2008, but the Health Department wanted to fill the proposed positions before that date. Chair Carey suggested that when the fees are implemented, it should be clear to the public that the well permit fee includes the test. Chair Carey made reference to the dental fees and asked if these were services that had not been provided before. Wayne Sherman said that these are all new services provided by the dental program. Recreation and Parks Laura Blackmon said that there are new fees dealing with facilities.