Item Coversheet
City of Independence
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
BILL NO. 23-03819444
Agenda Title:

23-038 - 2R.  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.
 

 

City Council amended this item during the June 5, 2023 City Council Meeting.

Department:          Health and Animal ServicesContact Person:          Christina Heinen

REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Animal Services DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved
Council Action:          Council Action:         
ATTACHMENTS:
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Chapter 3 RevisionOrdinance
Ordinance Approved as AmendedOrdinance