Since 2005, the dangerous dog fee was $742, initially, and $515 for a yearly inspection.

“Seemed more of a penalty than something that was covering costs that we’re providing services for,” said Emily Bonilla, Orange County Commissioner, District 5.

But after Gaviria brought the issue to Commissioner Bonilla, who took the concern to the board, a unanimous vote dropped the fees drastically.

“It seems they were charging that fee based on what everybody else was charging, rather than look at the actual cost,” Bonilla said.