05-16-13 SBACC Special Commitee - 2013 Ordinance Revisions

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(A)Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of or perform any duty imposed by this chapter or when there is reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any violation of the provisions of this chapter or state law, the Animal Control Officer or Health Officer or police officer is authorized at all reasonable times to inspect the same for compliance with theprovisions of this chapter or any state law; provided that: (1)If the property is occupied, the officer shall first present proper credentials to the occupant and request entry, explaining the reasons therefor; and (2)If the property is unoccupied, the officer shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having control of the property and request entry explaining the reasons therefor. (B)In the event the Animal Control Officer, Board of Health or police officer has reasonable cause to believe that the keeping or maintaining of an animal is so hazardous, unsafe or dangerous as to require immediate inspection to safeguard the animal or the public health or safety, the officer shall first present proper credentials and request entry, explaining the reasons therefor. If entry is refused or cannot be obtained because the owner or other person having charge or control of the property cannot be found after reasonable search, the officer shall have recourse to secure lawful entry and inspection of the property. ('74 Code, § 6-18)(Ord. G-14-81, passed 9-22-81; Am. Ord. G-18-03, passed 5-27-03) § 91.109DISPOSITION OF MONEY. (A)All money generated, received or collected by virtue of the provisions of this chapter are to be set aside and placed in the general fund, except as hereinafter provided. (B)All money received by the Department of Animal Control through donations, gifts, bequests or devises shall be payable to the city controller and deposited into a dedicated animal care fund to be used to promote the safe and humane treatment of animals in the city and county, to pay for any reasonable expenses incurred promoting the proper care, treatment and sterilization of animals and education the public regarding the same.No expenditure may be made from the dedicated animal care fund unless first approved by a majority of the Animal Control Commissioners.The expenditure of funds from the dedicated animal care fund shall be subject toall state and local appropriation and purchasing requirements. Any funds donated for a specific purpose shall be used only consistent with the donor's specific request. (C)All money generated, received or collected in response to the department's special fund-raising projects shall be payable to the city controller and deposited in a dedicated animal control special projects fund to be used in a manner consistent with the announced purpose of any special fund-raising event or project. No expenditure may be made from the dedicated animal control special projects fund unless first approved by the Shelter Manager. The expenditure of funds from the dedicated animal control special projects fund shall be subject to all state and local appropriation andpurchasing requirements.