02-24-14 Council Agenda & Packet

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Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance Page 47 recorded and be made available for public inspection for no less than three (3) years by submitting a completed Public Records (APRA) Request .34 7. To direct Animal Control 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 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 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 Commission. To cause to be impounded at the Division of Animal Care and Control or suitable places designated by the Division of Animal Care and Control all animals found in conditions adverse to their health and safety. 9. To enter into contract with any municipalities or governmental units or any person, association or corporation for the collection, transportation, sheltering and disposal by said shelter for sick, diseased, injured, illegally at large, lost, strayed or abandoned animals provided that no such services be extended by said shelter outside the city, except under written contract with the unit, person, association or corporation concerned and at a charge based upon the actual cost of such services, including overhead; provided that no such contract shall be effective except upon the approval of city attorney or a duly designated associate, as to form and legality, the approval of the Mayor, and the ratification by the Common Council evidenced by adoption of a resolution. 10. To employ all personnel necessary for the efficient performance of the duties required of said shelter. And require certification of all Animal Control Officers as per state recommendations. 11. To prepare and submit after review and comments of the Animal Control Commission to the Common Council through the City Controller, an annual budget, for its financing of its operations and performance of its duties. 12. To submit to the Mayor and to the Common Council, no later than January 30 of each year, a report of its activities and operation for the prior year. 34 Indiana Code § 5- 14 -3 -1 through Indiana Code § 5- 14 -3 -10 sets for Indiana's "Access to Public Records" state law.