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,,,,''sou TN 8 ., <br /> °� �`'''�'�'''%���- City of South Bend <br /> i U \ ��i <br /> \E\ AEy Common Council <br /> County-City Building•South Bend,Indiana 46601 <br /> 1865 <br /> a 00 <br /> (219)235-9321 <br /> February 9, 1994 Fax(219)235-9173 <br /> Stephen Luecke Members of the Common Council <br /> President 4th Floor County-City Building <br /> South Bend,Indiana 46601 <br /> Eugene Ladewski <br /> Vice-President Re: Bill No. 10-94 <br /> Thomas Zakrzewski Animal Control Regulations <br /> Chairperson,Committee <br /> of the Whole Dear Council Members: <br /> I am pleased to introduce a proposed ordinance which would amend our current <br /> animal control legislation. As you are aware, a series of informal meetings have <br /> Stephen Luecke taken place since late 1992 to receive input on this topic. I have met with members <br /> First District of the Police Department, the Code Enforcement Office, and the Humane Society, <br /> and have patiently listened to the concerns of animal owners. The overall purpose <br /> Cleo Washington in developing these proposed amendments are two-fold,namely: <br /> Second District <br /> Roland Kelly * that the City must continue to take reasonable steps to <br /> Third District enhance responsible animal ownership, and <br /> Ann Puzzello ** irresponsible pet owners should be made accountable in <br /> Fourth District being required to pay part of the cost of animal control in our City. <br /> Linas Slavinskas In that spirit, this Bill is introduced for your comment and review. This Bill, if <br /> Fifth District passed, would primarily focus on the following: <br /> Thomas Zakrzewski 1. Definitions. <br /> Sixth District <br /> Sean Coleman It would define in clear English what is a"dangerous animal". <br /> At Large <br /> It would define in clear English the meaning of"provoked". <br /> Loretta Duda <br /> At Large 2. Animal Control Commission. <br /> Eugene Ladewski <br /> At Large (a) It would give authority to the Animal Control <br /> Commission to hear appeals from citizens who believe that their <br /> animal has been wrongly labeled as "dangerous" or "potentially <br /> dangerous"; and to be the decision making body in determining whether a person <br /> Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand "provoked" an animal. By having an appeal through the Commission (which is <br /> Council Attorney currently required to have a licensed veterinarian and a licensed pet shop or licensed <br /> kennel owner as two (2) of its five (5) members), we would have professionals <br /> who have been trained in animal husbandry providing their expertise in making a <br /> learned decision. In this way, the City would be eliminating the potential for guess <br /> work, and would enhance the overall decision-making process. <br />