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Minutes, Regular Meeting, La Porte City Council January 25, 1988, Page 3 Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Gay, Skelton, Clarke and Mayor Malone Nays: None 8. Council considered an ordinance amending the previous "Animal and Fowl" Ordinance 1559. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1559-A - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-27, "LICENSE AND VACCINATION REQUIRED", OF CHAPTER FIVE OF THE "ANIMALS AND FOWL" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, ALTERING REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAINMENT OF ANNUAL LICENSES, ALTERING FEES REQUIRED TO BE PAID TO THE CITY OF LA PORTE TO OBTAIN ANNUAL LICENSES, AND CREATING A REGISTRATION LICENSE FOR DOGS OR CATS OVER SIX WEEKS OF AGE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND UPON CONVICTION SHALL BE FINED IN ANY SUM NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. Motion was made by Councilperson Skelton to adopt Ordinance 1559-A as read by the City Attorney. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays. Ayes: Councilpersons Waters, Lloyd, Matuszak, Gay, Skelton, Clarke, and Mayor Malone Nays: None Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Janie Luna presented a brief report on the current revenues that have been collected in connection with the Animals and Fowl ordinance. 9. Council considered approval of continuing a lease agreement with the Texas Department of Human Resources. Motion was made by Councilperson Gay to approve the lease agreement with the Texas Department of Human Resources. Second by Councilperson Clarke. The motion carried, 7 ayes and 0 nays.