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6.04.080 Pounds and transportation facilities.
   The city council may construct and maintain pounds and arrange for transportation facilities or the city council may contract for either or both of these services. The city council may require a faithful performance bond. The fees for collecting, impounding and disposing of dogs or other animals may be determined by negotiation, and shall be stipulated in any contract signed by the city council. If a city agency provides these services, the city shall determine the fees.
(Ord. 393 (part) , 1982) .
6.04.090 Poundmaster.
   The city council may appoint a poundmaster or designate an employee as poundmaster. The poundmaster shall see that the provisions of this chapter and laws of the state relating to registration and control and disposition of unlicensed dogs are enforced.
(Ord. 393 (part), 1982).
6.04.100 Impoundment--Generally.
   A.   Any dog or other animal running loose in the city shall be impounded, whether such dog or animal is licensed or unlicensed. No unlicensed dog may be claimed until the owner first registers the dog pursuant to Section 6.04.010 of this chapter. No dog shall be released to the owner unless proof of vaccination is given as more specifically set forth in Section 6.04.030, and until the fees specified in this section have been paid.
   B.   An impounded dog or other animal may be disposed of, if it is not claimed by the owner within 72 hours or whatever new minimum impound time is established by State law.
   C.   Animals may be impounded for quarantine.
(Ord. 680, 1999; Ord. 540 (part), 1988).
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