(a) The Municipal Court may hear and consider any relevant evidence offered by any person desiring to provide such evidence at the hearing.
(b) In making a determination as to whether or not an impounded or confined animal is a dangerous or a vicious animal, the following evidence may be considered:
(1) Any previous history of the animal attacking, biting or causing injury to human beings or domestic animals. As used in this section, "bite" means any penetration of the skin by the teeth of such animal.
(2) The nature and extent of all injuries inflicted and the number of victims involved;
(3) he place where the bite, attack or injury occurred;
(4) The presence or absence of any provocation for the bite, attack or injury;
(5) The extent to which clothing or other property was damaged or destroyed;
(6) Whether or not the animal exhibits any characteristics of being trained for fighting or attack, or other evidence to show such training or fighting;
(7) Whether or not the animal exhibits characteristics of aggressive or unpredictable temperament or behavior in the presence of human beings or domestic animals;
(8) The manner in which the animal has been trained, handled and maintained by its owner or custodian;
(9) Any other relevant evidence concerning the animal; and
(10) Any other relevant evidence regarding the ability of the owner or custodian or the City to protect the public safety if the animal is permitted to remain in the City.
(c) Within three days of such hearing, the Court shall issue a written decision based upon all of the facts.
(Ord. 1988-53. Passed 11-14-88.)