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<br />following the date that the ordinance actually becomes effective. Thus, the amendment itself <br />would actually not be fully enforced until January 1, 2010. <br />In preparation for a public hearing at the May 20, 2008 BOCC meeting, Animal Services staff <br />conducted extensive public outreach to ensure that infierested parties and the community as a <br />whole were aware of and invited to participate in the public hearing. The Tethering <br />Committee's full report, the staff recommended kennel sizes, the proposed amendment, and a <br />set of frequently asked questions (FAQ) remain posted in full form on the Animal Services <br />website at http://www.co.orange.nc.us/animalservices. <br />At the May 20th BOCC public hearing, over twenty-five citizens spoke, offering diverse and <br />varied opinions, and expressed strong feelings on both sides of the issue. <br />Many of the significant issues expressed at the meeting had been previously heard by the <br />Tethering Committee during its public input meetings and were discussed at length in the course <br />of the Committee's deliberation. Exceptions for "escape artist" dogs and hunting or sporting <br />dogs were considered, but ultimately decided against by the Tethering Committee because the <br />exceptions were believed to be unworkable. For hunting and sporting dogs, the Tethering <br />Committee decided against a full exception, but did allow for an exception during actual sporting <br />or hunting events. <br />Given the diverse opinions represented at the May 20th hearing, the BOCC decided to continue <br />discussion of and possible decision regarding the proposed amendment for its June 3`d meeting <br />so that there would be ample opportunity for consideration and reflection upon those viewpoints <br />and the work of the Tethering Committee and the Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB). <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct cost associated with the review and consideration of <br />the proposed ordinance amendment. The costs of administering and enforcing the new <br />tethering provisions, if enacted, are believed to be readily absorbed within the Animal Services <br />departmental budget and staffing complement. This expectation is based upon discussions with <br />animal control authorities in other jurisdictions with similar tethering regulations and the belief <br />that effective public relations and outreach can facilitate a transition in standards of animal care. <br />Costs will be incurred during the twelve-month period of public education and outreach. Staff <br />expects that the total costs will not exceed $1,500, and that these monies will largely be used for <br />display advertisements. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss the proposed <br />ordinance amendment on the tethering of dogs and provide any feedback and direction to staff. <br />
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