10660-19 Ordinance to Amend Chapter 5, Various Articles: Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulations

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limited to, notifying the possible owner by telephone, mail, and personal service to the last known address. Upon the owner's or caretaker's initiation of recovery procedures,the agencies shall retain custody of the animal for a reasonable period of time to allow for completion of the recovery process. Efforts to locate or contact an owner or caretaker, and communications with persons claiming to be owners or caretakers, shall be recorded and be made available for public inspection for no less than three(3) years by submitting a completed Public Records (APRA) Request. 393La.1 (7) To direct Animal Control Welfare Officers proceed upon public and private property in accordance with the above criteria,in pursuit of animals believed to be in violation of this Chapter. However, this authority does not extend to a privately owned structure or enclosure without the consent of the owner, lessee or other occupant in control of the premises or without other legal process or authority. Any animal pursued under this section may be confiscated and held by the Division of Animal Care and Control Welfare according to its rules and regulations. If an animal is confiscated without the knowledge or consent of the owner or occupant of the premises,a notice shall promptly be affixed to said premises in an obvious location, directing the occupant to contact the Division of Animal Care and Control Welfare providing the address and telephone number of same on said notice. (8) To cause to be investigated all reports and complaints that are significant concerning any inhumane treatment or negligent practices pertaining to animals and to submit a written report that includes the disposition of the complaint and condition of the animal to be reviewed by the Animal Control Welfare Commission. To cause to be impounded at the Division of Animal Care and Control Welfare or suitable places designated by the Division of Animal Care and Control Welfare all animals found in conditions adverse to their health and safety. (10) To employ all personnel necessary for the efficient performance of the duties required of said-shelter the Animal Resource Center and Division of Animal Welfare.And require certification of all Animal Control Welfare Officers as per state recommendations. (11) To prepare and submit after review and comments of the Animal Control Welfare Commission to the Common Council through the City Controller, an annual budget, for its financing of its operations and performance of its duties. (14) To prepare for the Animal central Welfare Commission quarterly reports on performance,operation and intake/outtake metrics including adoption,rescue transfer and euthanasia and any other statistics that the Animal Control Welfare Commission may request. (16) Any violations of the animal adoption contract shall result in impoundment of the animal. Return of the animal to the adopter will be at the discretion of the Division of Animal Care and Control Welfare. (17) Shall adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate in its judgment to carry out the provisions of the ordinances and laws under which it exists and performs its functions, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the internal operations• of the Animal Resource Center and Division of Animal Care and Control Welfare. (Ord. No. 10309-14, § I, 5-28-14) Footnotes: --- (38) --- State Law reference—39 IC 5-14-3-1 through IC 5-14-3-10 sets for Indiana's "Access to Public Records" state law. 11