(A) At the time stated in the notice, the City Manager or his designee, hereinafter referred to as Hearing Officer, shall hear and consider all relevant evidence, objections, or protests and shall receive testimony under oath relative to the alleged potentially dangerous and/or vicious animal. The Hearing Officer may admit into evidence all relevant evidence, including incident reports and affidavits of witnesses. The Hearing Officer may find, upon a preponderance of evidence, that the dog in question is potentially dangerous or vicious and may make other orders authorized by this chapter. The hearing may be continued from time to time.
(B) If the Hearing Officer finds by a preponderance of evidence that the animal which is the subject of the hearing is potentially dangerous and/or vicious, the Hearing Officer shall prepare findings and an order, which shall specify and make specific orders with respect to the dog as authorized by this chapter. A copy of the findings and order shall be served on the owner of the dog, within five days of the conclusion of the hearing, in accordance with the provisions of § 92.82.
(Ord. 493-C.S., passed 9-15-98)