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Agenda Title:

23-068 1R An ordinance amending Section 3.03.008 “Dangerous Dogs” and Section 3.03.009 "Vicious Dogs" of the Independence City Code.
Recommendations:

Staff recommend approval.
Background:

On May 1, 2023, the City received the circulated petitions proposing a repeal of City Code SEC 3.03.006 “Keeping of Pit Bulls Prohibited” and a review of City Code 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.

On June 5, 2023, the City Council voted to repeal SEC 3.03.006 and directed the City Manager to conduct a review of the applicable City Code and submit an amended ordinance to enhance safety.

 

On July 17, 2023, the City Council voted to amend Section 3.03.007 of the Independence City Code to enhance safety.

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:
DescriptionType
Amendment to Dangerous and Vicious Dog OrdinancesOrdinance