Amending Chapter 5 in its Entirety Replacing it With A New Chapter 5 Entitled Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulations

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Substitute Bill No. 17 -14 Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance Page 54 (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. (I1)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, the Board of Public Safety, and to the Common Council, no later than January 30 of each year, a report of its activities and operation for the prior year. (13)To establish reasonable fees to be charged to persons reclaiming and adopting animals, and to collect such fees, such fees to be adopted only after approval by Director and submission to the Mayor and Common Council for approval and adoption. (14)To prepare for the Animal Control Commission quarterly reports on performance, operation and intake /outtake metrics including adoption, rescue transfer and euthanasia and any other statistics that the Animal Control Commission may request. (15)To provide that all dogs and/or cats released for adoption shall be spayed or neutered, implanted with an electronic microchip, and provisions made for a program to monitor said spay /neuter and microchip plan.