The Police Department shall be responsible for providing animal control services. Provided, however, the City may, with the approval of the City Council, contract with one or more other public agencies to provide some or all of the animal control functions specified in this Chapter.
(1979 Code 3-7-201; adopted by Ordinance No. 4-88; amended by Ord. No. 11-96)
(1) 
Each person employed as an Animal Control Officer shall take the oath of office and shall be vested with the power and authority to enforce this Chapter.
(2) 
Each Animal Control Officer and each peace officer is hereby authorized and empowered to apprehend and impound any animal found in violation of this Chapter and to issue citations to persons in violation of this Chapter.
(3) 
In the enforcement of this Chapter, any peace officer or Animal Control Officer is authorized to enter onto the open premises of any person to take possession of any animal in violation of this Chapter.
(1979 Code 3-7-202; adopted by Ordinance No. 4-88)
The Animal Control Officer shall, under the direction of the Police Chief, or as provided by any animal control services contract with another public agency:
(1) 
Enforce the provisions of this Chapter and perform other responsibilities as assigned.
(2) 
Supervise the City Animal Shelter.
(3) 
Keep adequate and accurate records of all animals impounded and all monies collected.
(4) 
Establish adequate measures for rabies immunization and control.
(5) 
Remit to the City all monies collected as fees or board pursuant to this Chapter.
(1979 Code 3-7-203; adopted by Ordinance 4-88; amended by Ord. No. 9-98)
It shall be unlawful for any person by use of force, threat of force or use of any weapon to knowingly and intentionally interfere with any Animal Control Officer in the lawful discharge of his duties as herein prescribed.
(1979 Code 3-7-204; adopted by Ordinance No. 4-88)