(A) The Village Animal Warden shall give the party violating any provision of this chapter a notice which shall state the following:
(1) The gender of the dog or cat;
(2) That the animal is believed to be owned by the individual to whom this notice is addressed;
(3) That the individual named above is believed to be the registered owner of the dog or cat;
(4) If applicable, that the animal has been impounded by the Village Animal Warden because the animal was found to be running at large in violation of the Village Code;
(5) The provisions of this chapter violated by the recipient of the notice, and a brief statement of the facts giving rise to such violation(s);
(6) That any animal found to be running at large was with or without a proper license issued by the village.
(B) If the owner fails to redeem any impounded animal as provided in this chapter, the Village Animal Warden shall thereafter have the discretion to dispose of the animal in a humane manner.
(C) The Village Animal Warden shall have the discretion to provide the notice herein required and to enforce the provisions of this chapter by means of the issuance of a written warning, filing of an administrative warning ticket, or by signing and initiating the filing of a complaint in the Circuit Court for the 12th Judicial Circuit, as well as by any other means of enforcement of this chapter from time to time available under this Code or applicable law. Without limitation, the Animal Control Warden shall be authorized to call on sworn officers of the Police Department for such assistance as is required from time to time in enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
(D) In order to perform a thorough investigation of any complaints received, the Animal Control Warden may request to inspect the property of an animal owner. The owner shall retain the right to refuse inspection, and shall be so advised by the village upon the occasion of such an inspection, but in the event of a refusal of an inspection, the village shall retain the right to obtain an administrative search warrant, or to pursue other remedies in the Circuit Court for the 12th Judicial Circuit to enforce the provisions of this section requiring access for an inspection.
(Ord. 17-1377, passed 6-7-17)