(A) Agreements. The city is authorized to enter into any necessary and proper agreements for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. Any such agreement shall be recorded in writing with the City Clerk and available for inspection by the public.
(B) Enforcement. It shall be the duty of the animal control officers and enforcement agents to enforce this chapter. Upon the receipt of a complaint from any person that an animal is present within the city in violation of this chapter, an animal control officer or enforcement agent shall forthwith investigate the complaint and shall require the person in possession of such animal to comply with the provisions of this chapter or to safely remove such animal from the city. Upon failure of the person in possession of the animal to comply with such order, an animal control officer or enforcement agent shall forthwith cause the animal to be seized and impounded. If such animal constitutes a serious threat of harm to humans, property or other animals, it may be rendered immobile by means of tranquilizers or other drugs, or if that is not safely possible, then such animal may be destroyed.
(C) Consultation. An animal control officer or enforcement agent, in investigating any person registering under this section or in the enforcement of this chapter, is authorized to consult with and seek the advice of any individual, agency, organization or society which may be able to provide information and advice concerning animals regulated hereby.
(1984 Code, § 90.02) (Ord. O-33-99, passed 9-14-1999; Ord. O-33-03, passed 6-24-2003; Ord. O-4-12, passed 3-20-2012)