In addition to any other penalty, the Animal Control Authority shall order the city animal shelter to dispose of a dangerous dog in a humane manner. Notice of impoundment of all animals, including any significant marks or identification, shall be posted at the office of the Central City Veterinary Clinic, Lone Tree Veterinary Services or other authorized impound facility, as public notification of such impoundment. The Animal Control Authority shall schedule the matter to be heard at a special or regular meeting of the Animal Control Authority, within seven days of impoundment, at which time the owner must present clear and convincing evidence that the dog will not present a present nor future threat to the safety of the public or to public property. The Animal Control Authority shall not be bound by the Nebraska Rules of Evidence. Upon such proof to the satisfaction of the Animal Control Authority, the dog may be returned to the owner after the owner pays all costs of confinement, board, medical treatment, food and care for the dog. If the foregoing costs are not paid within seven days of the hearing, the dog shall be destroyed.
(Ord. 828, passed 8-11-2003; Ord. 858, passed 11-8-2004)