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| | | | | | | | Agenda Title:
23-038 - 1R. An ordinance repealing Independence City Code of Ordinances Section 3.03.006 “Keeping of Pit Bulls Prohibited” and ordering a review of Independence City Code of Ordinances Sections 3.03.007 “Aggressive Dogs,” 3.03.008 “Dangerous Dogs,” and 3.03.009 “Vicious Dogs.” |
| | | | | | | | Executive Summary:
This ordinance would repeal City Code SEC 3.03.006 and direct the City Manager to review SEC 3.03.007 - 3.03.009. |
| | | | | | | | Background:
On May 1, 2023, the City Clerk received 610 pages of circulated petitions proposing a repeal of Independence City Code of Ordinances Section 3.03.006 “Keeping of Pit Bulls Prohibited” and a review of Independence City Code of Ordinances Sections 3.03.007 “Aggressive Dogs,” 3.03.008 “Dangerous Dogs,” and 3.03.009 “Vicious Dogs,” to assure protections for the citizens from any dangerous animals.
The Jackson County Election Board later indicated that sufficient signatures on the initiative petitions.
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| | | | | | | | | Department: Health and Animal Services | Contact Person: Christina Heinen |
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| REVIEWERS: | | Department | Action | | Animal Services Department | Approved | | Finance Department | Approved | | City Managers Office | Approved | | City Clerk Department | Approved |
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