The position of animal control officer is created and established.
The duties of the animal control officer are as follows:
(1)
To receive, take up and impound any and all dogs found running at
large contrary to the provisions of this title, or in violation of
any law of the state;
(2)
To regularly and adequately feed, water and otherwise care for all
animals impounded under the provisions of this title;
(3)
To collect impound fees, license fees on impounded animals, placement
fees, and any other fees or taxes provided for in this title when
appropriate;
(4)
To promptly deposit all moneys collected at the pound with the director
of finance and general services.
(5)
To keep true and accurate records of all animal shelter activity.
(Prior code § 5520; Ord. 910 § 2, 1971; Ord. 1291 § 3, 1987)
In the performance of his duties as such, the animal control
officer and his deputies and assistants are invested with, the power
and authority of a police officer of this city, but shall not be deemed
to be members of the police department. The animal control officer,
his deputies and assistants, and all peace officers are empowered
to enforce this title and any statute of the state relating to animals,
unless otherwise provided by law.
(Prior code § 5521; Ord. 910 § 2, 1971)
No person shall interfere with, oppose or resist any person
authorized to enforce this title, while such person is engaged in
the performance of his duties.
(Prior code § 5522; Ord. 910 § 2, 1971)
The animal control officer, his deputies and assistants, all
peace officers, and all city employees subject to direction of the
airport manager, shall have authority, subject to federal or any other
applicable regulations, to apprehend and remove any dog or other animal
found running at large in any landing area or aircraft movement area
at the municipal airport. When such dog or animal poses an immediate
threat to persons or property and the prompt removal of such dog or
animal from said areas is very difficult or hazardous, such dog or
animal may be summarily destroyed.
(Prior code § 5523; Ord. 910 § 2, 1971; Ord. 12914, 1987)
