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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3518 Amending Chapter 18 - Animals of the Code of Ordinances in its entirety, providing for regulations relating to the keeping of animals within the City; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances has been in effect since 1969, with a variety of codes amended in part over time. The Animal Services staff along with the Animal Services Advisory Committee has taken a comprehensive approach to reviewing Chapter 18 and has made recommendations to update the regulations and reformat the structure of the chapter.
DISCUSSION:
This ordinance is a comprehensive update to the Chapter. The update reformats the Chapter consolidating information into relevant articles and sections and updates regulations and definitions. Some of the updates are as follows:
• Defines a dangerous dog
• Mandates all dogs and cats are microchipped
• Mandates all dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, providing exceptions
• Mandates all dogs and cats are vaccinated
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends adopting Ordinance No. 3518 Amending Chapter 18 - Animals of the Code of Ordinances.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3518 amending Chapter 18 - Animals of the Code of Ordinances.
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3518 amending Chapter 18 - Animals of the Code of Ordinances, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance 3518