Amending various Sections of Chapter 5 Commonly know as Animals and Fowl

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i C A 4 SUBSTITUTE BILL NO. 74-87 ORDINANCE NO. 7 7 7 /-0 0 2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS ANIMALS AND FOWL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT The Common Council acknowledges that on August 19, 1985, it passed Ordinance No. 7505-85 which updated and improved animal control regulations within the City of South Bend. The Council recognizes that reasonable and responsible animal regulations for those individuals who desire to own animals within the City is a necessity. It also recognizes that such regulations must take into consideration the concerns of surrounding residents and their desire to have a quality of life which is not impeded by potential animal nuisance problems. With the increasing public concern over unprovoked attacks on citizens of all ages by American pit bull terriers and other potentially dangerous dogs, the Common Council believes that the current animal regulations must be strengthened by the following amendments. The Council further believes that this ordinance sets forth reasonable regulations based upon vital public health and safety concerns . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. Chapter 5 , Article 1 , of the Municipal Code of the City of South Bend , Indiana, is amended in part to read as follows : Chapter 5 Animals and Fowl 1 Article 1. General Provisions Sec. 5-1 Definitions The following terms and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this Article: (a) ABANDONMENT means to deposit , leave, drop off or otherwise dispose of any live domestic animal without providing immediate human care on any public or private property. (b) A.D.B.A. means American Dog Breeders Association. (c)0b3 AGENT means person(s) eighteen (18) years or older authorized by an owner to act in the owners behalf.