1987-09-14 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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4ItEQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL A~DA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: g/14/87 Requested By: B. Waters Department: Citv Council Report Resolution x Ordinance Exhibits: Ordinance 1559 SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The attached amended "Animals and Fowl" ordinance (Section 5.0 of the City's Code of Ordinances) was presented as a workshop item during the City Council meeting held on August 24, 1987. At that time, Councilperson Betty Waters moved to place the ordinance as an agenda item on September 14, 1987, for City Council action. Adoption of this ordinance would amend the following areas: Section S-S, "Fees" - Current animal fees would be increased to meet rising operational and maintenance expenditures; Section 5-~8, "Restriction on Number of Dogs and Cats in Proximity to Residence of Another" - This is a new section, and restricts the number of animals per household to a total of three (3) animals (dogs, cats, or a combination); Section S-52, "Abandonment of Animals Prohibited" - This is also a new section, and prohibits the abandonment of animals in the City of La Porte; and Article VII, "Kennels and Pet Establishments" - This is a new article, and establishes the regulations and fees for kennels and pet establishments. The ordinance also includes a penalty clause, which provides that anyone found in violation of this ordinance will be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction will be fined a sum not to exceed two hundred ($200) dollars. Action Required by Council: Adoption of Ordinance 1559 Availability of Funds: NIA General Fund Capital Improvement Other Water/Wastewater General Revenue Sharing Account Number: Funds Available: YES NO ADproved for City Council Agenda cXJ~ -r; ~ Robert T. Herrera City Manager -9-10 -rot DATE