(a) The City Manager or his designee, the Ohio County Animal Control Officer, Animal Warden or Law Enforcement Officer, may order the destruction of a dog that it determines to be extremely dangerous to public health or safety, a dog that has made an extremely vicious attack upon an individual, or a dog declared dangerous or vicious whose owner is unable or unwilling to adequately restrain it.
(b) Notice to destroy and the availability of a hearing to appeal the order of destruction may be had by following the steps of appealing impoundment as stated in Section 508.09 of this article.
(c) If no hearing is requested pursuant to subsection (b) hereof, the dog shall be destroyed pursuant to applicable provisions of law.
(d) If a hearing is requested pursuant to subsection (b) hereof, such hearing shall be held by the City Manager within ten (10) business days after the request; and the dog shall not be destroyed prior to the conclusion of the hearing.
(e) The dog owner shall be responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be required for the City of humanely and safely keep the animal during any legal proceeding regardless of the outcome of such hearing.
(Ord. 13176. Passed 1-17-06.)