[Amended 1-17-2020 by Ord. No. 0120-01]
A. The feeding of ducks, geese, and gulls encourages
waterfowl to halt their normal migrations and establish a residency
in the City. The growing populations of waterfowl result in large
amounts of waterfowl droppings that potentially can spread disease.
Other problems caused by droppings are excess nutrients in the City's
lakes, that in turn can cause algae blooms, damage to lawns and the
soiling of public areas around the City's lakes.
B. It is the intent of this article to minimize the attraction
of these birds by restricting their feeding and other acts that encourage
the birds to halt their migrations and to reside in the City. Improper
feeding (bread) can cause medical and genetic issues for migrating
birds like ducks and geese.
[Amended 11-15-2004 by Ord. No. 1104-03]
Any person violating any provisions of this
article shall, upon conviction, pay a fine not less than $5 or more
than $50, and shall pay the cost of prosecution. For each subsequent
offense, he shall be fined not less than $25 or more than $200 and
shall pay the cost of prosecution.