Within twenty-four hours after the impounding of an animal, livestock or poultry, the owner, if known, shall be notified of such impounding. The owner of any animal, livestock or poultry so impounded may reclaim such animal, livestock or poultry upon presentation of a license if the animal is a dog, and upon payment to the Chief of Police of an impounding fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) plus boarding charges at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00) per day. One-half of the fees collected under this section shall be remitted semi-annually by the City Finance Director to the Berea Animal Rescue Fund (A.R.F.) for as long as A.R.F. permits animal housing services per agreement between A.R.F. and the City.
(Ord. 2005-64. Passed 10-3-05.)