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Deltona commissioners direct 30-day review of TNR program, ask staff to report back with ordinance updates
Summary
City staff and commissioners agreed to extend research into Deltona's trap-neuter-return (TNR) cat program for about 30 days and to return with recommendations on registration, colony oversight, microchipping and possible ordinance revisions.
Deltona commissioners directed staff to return in roughly 30 days with a report and recommendations to address gaps in the city's Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, after staff and commissioners said the pilot initiative lacks enforcement details, an up-to-date colony registry and adequate volunteer/staff oversight.
Danny Ron, the city’s code compliance manager, told the commission the city has “not found an alternative” to the current TNR approach and has not yet compiled a current list of registered colony caretakers or colony locations. He told commissioners he has added internal safeguards but needs direction on next steps.
Commissioners described the program as inconsistent since it was launched as a pilot and not followed by formal, enforceable standards.…
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