The police officer, after having determined that an animal is dangerous, may proceed in the following manner. The police officer shall cause one owner of the animal to be notified in writing or in person that the animal is dangerous and may order the animal seized or make such orders as deemed proper. This owner shall be notified as to dates, times, places, and parties bitten and shall be given 14 days to appeal this order by requesting a hearing before the City Council for a review of this determination.
(A) If no appeal is filed, the orders issued will stand or the police officer may order the animal destroyed.
(B) If an owner requests a hearing for determination as to the dangerous nature of the animal, the hearing shall be held before the City Council, which shall set a date for hearing not more than three weeks after demand for the hearing. The records of the Police Department shall be admissible for consideration by the police officer without further foundation. After considering all evidence pertaining to the temperament of the animal, the City Council may order that the police officer take the animal into custody for destruction if such animal is not currently in custody. If the animal is ordered into custody for destruction, the owner shall immediately make the animal available to the police officer.
(C) No person shall harbor an animal after it has been found to be dangerous and ordered into custody for destruction.
(Ord. 211, passed 7-12-99) Penalty, see § 93.99