Chapter 10.12 — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

The position of animal control officer is created and established. The duties of the animal control officer are as follows:

• (1) To receive, take up and impound any and all dogs found running at large contrary to the provisions of this title, or in violation of any law of the state;

• (2) To regularly and adequately feed, water and otherwise care for all animals impounded under the provisions of this title;

• (3) To collect impound fees, license fees on impounded animals, placement fees, and any other fees or taxes provided for in this title when appropriate;

• (4) To promptly deposit all moneys collected at the pound with the director of finance and general services.

• (5) To keep true and accurate records of all animal shelter activity.

(Prior code § 5520; Ord. 910 § 2, 1971; Ord. 1291 § 3, 1987)

In the performance of his duties as such, the animal control officer and his deputies and assistants are invested with, the power and authority of a police officer of this city, but shall not be deemed to be members of the police department. The animal control officer, his deputies and assistants, and all peace officers are empowered to enforce this title and any statute of the state relating to animals, unless otherwise provided by law.

(Prior code § 5521; Ord. 910 § 2, 1971)

No person shall interfere with, oppose or resist any person authorized to enforce this title, while such person is engaged in the performance of his duties. (Prior code § 5522; Ord. 910 § 2, 1971)

The animal control officer, his deputies and assistants, all peace officers, and all city employees subject to direction of the airport manager, shall have authority, subject to federal or any other applicable regulations, to apprehend and remove any dog or other animal found running at large in any landing area or aircraft movement area at the municipal airport. When such dog or animal poses an immediate threat to persons or property and the prompt removal of such dog or animal from said areas is very difficult or hazardous, such dog or animal may be summarily destroyed. (Prior code § 5523; Ord. 910 § 2, 1971; Ord. 12914, 1987)

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