1. The owner of any animal impounded pursuant to this chapter may redeem such animal upon proof of current license and rabies inoculation, payment of the redemption fee and payment of all costs and charges incurred by the City or the agency authorized by the City to impound such animal, including costs of maintenance of said animal.
2. All dogs and cats impounded by the City which do not have traceable identification shall have a microchip identification implanted permanently into the animal prior to redemption.
3. Redemption fees shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
4. All fees and expenses payable under this section shall be made payable to the City of North Liberty.
5. Fees for the boarding of pet animals impounded by the City shall be based upon the agreement with the impounding agency. The charges established pursuant to this subsection shall be in addition to any fine or penalty that may be enforced against the owner.
6. If a pet animal four months of age or older which is unlicensed is impounded, the person to whom the animal is released shall purchase a license, if applicable, for such animal and show proof of current rabies vaccination or purchase a rabies vaccination in order to obtain the release of the animal.
(Ord. 2023-04 – Sep. 23 Supp.)