(A) The owner of any animal, other than a potentially dangerous or vicious animal, a sick, injured or mistreated animal, or animal prohibited in the city, may reclaim and redeem such animal upon:
(1) Payment of the costs and expenses incurred by the city and county for impounding and maintaining such animal;
(2) Payment of a redemption fee;
(3) Payment of any fees or penalties provided for in this chapter;
(4) Payment of any previously incurred fees, penalties and sustained administrative citation fines under this chapter relating to the impounded animal; and
(5) For animals at large, proof satisfactory to the Auxiliary Services Supervisor that the animal will be securely confined and adequately cared for.
(B) Notwithstanding satisfaction of the requirements for redemption, the Auxiliary Services Supervisor, at his/her discretion, may refuse to permit the redemption of any animal impounded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, or any other municipal, county or state law, until in his/her opinion the need for the retention of such animal no longer exists. The Auxiliary Services Supervisor shall document in writing the need for the retention of an animal under this subsection and notify the owner of his/her right to contest that determination by filing a written request for a hearing within two working days of receipt of the determination. If the owner requests a hearing, the Auxiliary Services Supervisor shall schedule a hearing before a hearing officer appointed pursuant to the city's administrative hearing ordinance. The hearing shall be held within not less than five and no more than ten working days of the request. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in the city's administrative hearing ordinance.
(C) The owner of any impounded animal shall be liable for all fees and costs incurred by the city in connection with the impounding of such animal regardless of whether the animal is redeemed by the owner.
('61 Code, § 5-1.15) (Ord. 254 N.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 82 C.S., passed 8-18-65; Am. Ord. 192 C.S., passed 10-18-72; Am. Ord. 351 C.S., passed 6-30-80; Am. Ord. 673, passed 5-21-97; Am. Ord. 686 C.S., passed 7-15-98; Am. Ord. 840 C.S., passed 6-18-08)