In addition to other authority granted to the animal control
officer or any peace officer, such officer shall have the authority
to do the following:
(1)
Euthanize
and/or destroy an animal which poses an imminent danger to a person,
property or other animal and real or apparent necessity exists for
the destruction of the animal.
(2)
Euthanize
an impounded animal if it is reasonably certain the animal will not
recover, the animal is in evident pain, or the animal demonstrates
symptoms of a communicable disease as determined by a licensed veterinarian.
(3)
Euthanize
after three (3) days of impoundment or on the opinion of a licensed
veterinarian.
(4)
Euthanized
an animal upon the request of the owner and assess a fee as set forth
in the fee schedule as established by resolution of the city council.
(5)
Impound
an animal, which endangers the health and welfare of itself, another
animal, or person.
(Ordinance 1460 adopted 2/19/13; Ordinance adopting Code)
Any impounded animal not claimed within three (3) days shall
become the property of the city and will be disposed of by the city’s
representative or agent by adoption, rescue organization, or humane
euthanasia. Such disposal does not relieve the owner of the animal
of liability for violations and accrued charges.
(Ordinance 1460 adopted 2/19/13; Ordinance adopting Code)
In addition to, or in lieu of impounding an animal found in
violation of any provisional section of this chapter, an animal control/police
officer may issue a notice of violation or citation to the owner of
such animal for violations of this chapter.
(Ordinance 1460 adopted 2/19/13; Ordinance adopting Code)
Private citizens may confine animals found on their property
provided that they notify the animal control officer/police officer
of their action. In confining such animal, a citizen may not use force
likely to hurt or kill the animal. Confined animals may be released
to the city free of charge provided the animal is released within
three (3) days of confinement. After three (3) days a pickup fee will
be assessed.
(Ordinance 1460 adopted 2/19/13; Ordinance adopting Code)
