HomeMy Public PortalAbout2014-15 Recognizing the 2012 vote of the Miami-Dade County Electorate suporting the Pets' Trust InitiativesRESOLUTION NO. 2014-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING
THE 2012 VOTE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
ELECTORATE SUPPORTING THE PETS' TRUST
INITIATIVES FOR FUNDING ANIMAL SHELTERS, SPAY -
NEUTER PROGRAMS AND OTHER ANIMAL WELFARE
PROGRAMS; URGING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
COMMISSION TO ACT UPON SUCH VOTE IN THE
CURRENT BUDGET SESSION BY ESTABLISHING
FUNDING FOR AND IMPLEMENTING PETS' TRUST
INITIATIVES; AND ENCOURAGING OTHER MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES TO EXPRESS THEIR SUPPORT
FOR PETS' TRUST INITIATIVES.
WHEREAS, on November 6th 2012, a significant turnout and majority of Miami -Dade
County voters approved the ballot question presented by The Pets' Trust, proposing taxpayer -funded
initiatives for more humane treatment of stray animals and spay -neuter programs to reduce the killing
of animals throughout Miami -Dade County; and
WHEREAS, Pets' Trust is concerned with decent treatment of animals and animal welfare
by promoting adoptions; by decreasing overpopulation through free and low-cost income qualified
spay/neuter surgeries; by providing income qualified low-cost veterinary care; by providing
educational programs; by championing improved shelter care and assistance to rescue groups; by
supporting the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA); and by promoting
animal fostering programs; and
WHEREAS, with funding logistical and policy support from the Village Council and
administration, Key Biscayne veterinary medical professionals and volunteers have developed and
operate in and for Key Biscayne a successful spay -neuter and animal adoption program; and
WHEREAS, although in 2012 Miami -Dade County voters supported the Pets' Trust
initiatives and a modest tax -funding mechanism to finance animal welfare programs, the Miami -
Dade County Commission has not budgeted for or implemented the animal welfare initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne, joining other Miami -Dade
County municipalities, commends the Pets' Trust initiative and humane treatment policies
underlying it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals stated above are adopted by reference and confirmed.
Section 2. The Village of Key Biscayne recognizes the electorate support for the
Pets' Trust initiatives and urges the Mayor of Miami -Dade County and the Board of County
Commissioners to develop a funding source for and to implement such initiatives.
Section 3. The Village of Key Biscayne encourages other Miami -Dade County
municipalities to join in supporting the Pets' Trust initiative by communicating such support to the
Miami -Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
Section 4. The Village Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to
representatives of the Pets' Trust, to other South Florida municipalities and to the Miami -Dade
League of Cities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2014.
2
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
ATTE
4,,a-,,
CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, MMC, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
3