HomeMy WebLinkAbout5749-02.05.2024Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street,
Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4327.
ORDINANCE NO. 5749
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF WATERLOO CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING TITLE 5, POLICE REGULATIONS,
CHAPTER 1, ANIMAL CONTROL, ARTICLE B, DANGEROUS
ANIMALS AND REGULATED DOGS, SECTION 5-1B-9, DOG
ATTACKS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Title 5, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Animal Control, Article B,
Dangerous Animals and Regulated Dogs, Section 5-1B-9, Dog Attacks is amended by removing
the term "At Large" from the ordinance and replacing the term "apprehended" with seized, to read
as follows:
5-1B-9: DOG ATTACKS:
In the event of an attack on a person or a domestic animal by a dog that was previously
determined to be a vicious dog or that is determined to be a vicious dog as a result of such an
attack, the dog shall be seized by animal control. The dog will be tested for rabies and may be
destroyed by the city without further action or possibility of appeal. The owner or caretaker will
be charged all fees and charges incurred as set forth in subsection 5-1-1E of this chapter and all
costs incident to the destruction of the dog.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: February 5, 2024
PASSED 1st CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2024
PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2024
PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION: February 5, 2024
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of February 2024.
Ray Feuss, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
7elley Felchle
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk
SEAL
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