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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR88-102 Appointing Animal Regulations Officers as Health OfficersCommissioner WeACk moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 88- J O d, RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE EAGLE COUNTY DIVISION OF ANIMAL REGULATIONS OFFICERS AS HEALTH OFFICERS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF RABIES CONTROL PROVISIONS. WHEREAS, The Eagle County Board of Health enacted an order pursuant to 25-4-6-71, C.R.S., requirl vaccination of cats against rabies on the day of and WHEREAS, the Board of Health wishes to provide for a means of enforcement of its Order requiring rabies vaccination; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, on November 25, 1985, passed "A Resolution For The Control and Licensing of Dogs," which provides for the control and licensing of dogs in the unincorporated areas of Eagle County, and whereas aforementioned Resolution is retained; and WHEREAS, the County of Eagle, Colorado, has established a Division of Animal Regulation charged with enforcing county enactments concerning animals; WHEREAS, 25 -1 -505 C.R.S. provides for appointment by the Public Health Administrator of personnel required by the department; PLOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Public Health Administrator is hereby directed to designate the Eagle County Division of Animal Control Officers as health officers for the purposes of enforcing the Board's Order concerning vaccination of animals for rabies, and the provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes, Part 6, Article 4, Title 25. THAT, the Board intends that these special purpose health officers be empowered to take any actions a health officer is permitted to take by 25 -4 -601 et seq. C.R.S., and to enjoy the immunities provided by 25 -4 -613 C.R.S. THAT the appointment shall become effective upon the approval of the Board of County Commissioners of Eagle County, Colorado, allowing the Eagle County employees to assume the additional duties and authority set forth above. V THAT the Eagle County Division of Animal Control Officers are hereby authorized to accept designation as health officers by the Eagle County Board of Health for the limited purpose of Part 6 of Article 4, Title 25, C.R.S. concerning rabies control. THAT, the Board finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED Commissioners of the County of Eagle, regular meeting held the $( day of by the Board of County StUate of Colorado, at its z4e �a_ ) , 1988. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: George A Gates., Chairman Commissioner 010 L72�F��dy seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roil aving been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner George A. Gates - Commissioner Donald H. Welch Commissioner Richard L. Gustafson This Resolution passed by �,J� {%`i21Ct(S vote of the Board of County y Commissioners of the Count of Eagle, state of Colorado. -2- EAGLE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ORDER NUMBER 88 "1 ORDER REQUIRING INOCULATION OF CATS AGAINST RABIES. WHEREAS, rabies is virtually 100 per cent fatal once established in a human body; WHEREAS, rabies has proven itself to be endemic in Eagle County's wild animal populations; WHEREAS, ?art 6 of Article 4 of Title 25, Colorado Revised Statutes authorizes county boards of health to order certain actions on part of cat owners to prevent the transmission of rabies to man via these domestic pets: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO: THAT, all cats in -he unincorporated areas of the Countv of Eagle, Colorado be vaccinated against rabies at the age of three months and each year thereafter on an annual basis. Such vaccination shall be performed by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the animal owner. THAT, the Health Department is directed to establish a notice and procedure for treatment and confinement by the owner of cats suspected of having rabies, as required by 25 -4 -605, C.R.S. THAT, it shall not be lawful for any owner of any cat which has not been inoculated as required by this order to allow such animal to run at large. The Eagle County Animal Control Officers may capture and impound any such cat found running at large. The department shall determine policy and procedures for confinement and disposal of such animals. THAT, as provided by statute, any person who refused to comply with or who violates the provisions of this order or 25 -4 -601 et seq., is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than 5100 or by imprisonment in the County jail for not more than 30 days for each offense. Offenses may be prosecuted by the District Attorney, acting within his discretion. THAT, this order shall become effective 24 hours after publication in an newspaper of general circulation in Eagle County. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of Health of the of Eagle, state of Colorado, this day of , BY: -2- County 1988. EAGLE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH s EAGLE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ORDER NUMBER gg'j ORDER, REQUIRING INOCULATION OF CATS AGAINST RABIES. WHEREAS, rabies is virtually 100 per cent fatal once established in a human body; WHEREAS, rabies has proven itself to be endemic in Eagle County's wild animal populations; WHEREAS, Part 6 of Article 4 of Title 25, Colorado Revised Statutes authorizes county boards of health to order certain actions on part of cat owners to prevent the transmission of rabies to mail via these domestic pets: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO: THAT, all cats in the unincorporated areas of the County of Eagle, Colorado be vaccinated against rabies at the age of three months and each year thereafter on an annual basis. Such vaccination shall be performed by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the animal owner. THAT, the Health Department is directed to establish a notice and procedure for treatment and confinement by the owner of cats suspected of having rabies, as required by 25 -4 -605, C.R.S. THAT, it shall not be lawful for any owner of any cat which has not been inoculated as required by this order to allow such animal to run at large. The Eagle County Animal Control Officers may capture and impound any such cat found running at large. The department_ shall determine policy and procedures for confinement and disposal of such animals. THAT, as provided by statute, any person who refused to comply with or who violates the provisions of this order or 25 -4 -601 et seq., is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than 5100 or by imprisonment in the County jail for not more than 30 days for each offense. Offenses may be prosecuted by the District Attorney, acting within his discretion. THAT, this order shall become effective 24 hours after publication in an newspaper of general circulation in Eagle County. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of Eagle, State of Colorado, this m -2- Y of Health of the County day of 1988. EAGLE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH