Any livestock or fowl found within this city in violation of
the provisions of this chapter may be taken up and impounded by the
city.
(1973 Code, sec. 6-16; 1991 Code,
sec. 7-26; 2007 Code, sec. 10-35)
The owner of any livestock or fowl which has been impounded
under the provisions of this article shall have the right to redeem
the same upon the payment of any and all fees which may be due and
payable for such impoundment; provided, however, that the payment
of such impoundment fees shall not bar the imposition of any fine
which may be imposed for the violation of this chapter.
(1973 Code, sec. 6-17; 1991 Code,
sec. 7-27; 2007 Code, sec. 10-36)
Any impounded livestock or fowl shall be redeemed by its owner
within 48 hours after personal notice that the same was impounded,
or if the owner is unknown, within 72 hours after public notice. Any
such livestock or fowl not redeemed within such time may be sold or
otherwise disposed of as provided in this article.
(1973 Code, sec. 6-18; 1991 Code,
sec. 7-28; 2007 Code, sec. 10-37)
The fees to be charged for the impoundment of livestock or fowl
under the provisions of this article shall be as determined by the
city council from time to time.
(1973 Code, sec. 6-19; 1991 Code,
sec. 7-29; 2007 Code, sec. 10-38)
Should the owner of any livestock impounded under the provisions
of this article fail, refuse or neglect to redeem the same, the animal
control officer may sell the same to the highest bidder at an auction
to be held after three days’ notice is given of such sale. After
such sale, the animal control officer shall turn over the proceeds
thereof to the city manager or designee, who shall credit the amount
against any and all costs incurred by the city arising from such impoundment,
and pay the excess, if any, to the owner of such livestock.
(1973 Code, sec. 6-20; 1991 Code,
sec. 7-30; 2007 Code, sec. 10-39; Ordinance adopting 2022 Code)
