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6.04.070 Kennel license--fee.
   An annual fee shall be charged for every kennel license. The amount of the annual fee shall be established and modified by resolution of City Council.
(Ord. 680, 1999; Ord. 494(part), 1986: Ord. 393(part), 1982).
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).
6.04.105 Impoundment--Fees.
   A.   For each licensed or unlicensed dog that has been impounded, the owner shall pay to the director of finance the following fees:
      1.   An impoundment fee, which shall increase in amount with each successive occasion upon which the same animal is re-impounded after having been released.
      2.   A per-day fee for a board and care.
   B.   For livestock that is impounded, the owner shall pay to the director of finance the following fees:
      1.   An impoundment fee.
      2.   A per-day fee for board and care.
      3.   A fee for truck and trailer use.
   C.   For each animal that is impounded for quarantine, the owner shall pay to the director of finance the following fees:
      1.   A quarantine impoundment fee.
      2.   A per-day fee for board and care.
   D.   The fees described in this section shall be established and amended by resolution of City Council, with the exception of the truck and trailer use fee, which may be established by resolution or by negotiation as described in Section 6.04.080 of this chapter.
(Ord. 680, 1999).
6.04.110 Surrender of animals for disposal--Generally.
   A.   Any person residing in the City or County may surrender any unwanted dog or cat to the Animal Control Officer for the purpose of its disposal. The Animal Control Officer shall have sole discretion as to whether an animal will be accepted for disposal and may, as he/she determines, attempt to adopt the animal to a new owner. Owners surrendering unwanted animals are required to sign an affidavit attesting to ownership of said animal or to provide other proof of ownership.
   B.   All unwanted animals must be surrendered at the Gridley Animal Shelter at a date and time convenient to the Animal Control Officer.
(Ord. 680, 1999; Ord. 540 (part), 1988)
6.04.115 Surrender of animals for disposal--Fees.
   A.   A fee shall be collected from the unwanted animal's owner prior to acceptance by the Animal Control Officer of an unwanted animal.
   B.   The amount of the surrender fee shall vary depending upon the type and age of the animal being surrendered.
   C.   The Animal Control' Officer shall have discretion to determine which type and age category is appropriate for an animal being surrendered, for purposes of charging a surrender fee.
   D.   The amount of the fees described in this section shall be established and amended by resolution of City Council.
(Ord. 680, 1999; Ord. 564, 1990).
6.04.120 Dead animals.
   The poundmaster shall see that dead animals are collected and disposed of.
(Ord. 393 (part), 1982).
6.04.130 Authorized impoundment.
   It is unlawful to interfere with, oppose or resist any authorized person who is collecting or impounding dogs or other animals under the provisions of this chapter; and such authorized person may go in upon private property for the purpose of enforcing this chapter or collecting or impounding dogs or other animals. Violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 393 (part), 1982).
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