(A) The owner of any dog which is known, at any time, to have been aggressive toward or bitten a human being, domestic animal or livestock without provocation, whether a citation was issued or not, shall be required to have liability insurance in the amount of at least $500,000 to cover any damage or injury which may be caused by such dog.
(B) Proof of insurance shall be required at the time of licensing and may be requested at any time by the Animal Control Officer, City Clerk, member of the City Council or any law enforcement officer. Failure to provide proof of such liability insurance shall result in immediate impoundment of the animal.
(C) If the owner of the animal does not provide proof of insurance to the Animal Control Officer or other person with authority to request such proof within three business days of impoundment, the animal shall be euthanized under the supervision of the Animal Control Officer in a medically approved and human manner.
(D) If the animal has never been aggressive toward or bitten a human being, domestic animal or livestock, the owner may be allowed to remove the animal from the City limits, after which the animal shall be permanently banished from ever being within the City limits.
(E) The owner of any dog impounded under this chapter shall be required to pay all costs of impoundment which shall be as set by the Council by resolution.
(Ord. 356, passed 12-7-2015; Ord. 2022-379, passed - -2022)