2019.10.16 Council Agenda Item 3

Summary

Public Hearing on an amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11-3, Sections 3-1 and 3-4 that will clarify the definition of a nuisance dog and provide more options to better enforce the ordinance. 

A public comment period will be included with this item (5 minutes per person).

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Description

The current language of the ordinance limits enforcement to subjective interpretation. The proposed ordinance will clarify the definition of nuisance dogs and allow an enforcement officer to serve as the complainant. 

This amendment was introduced at the 9/23/2019 Council meeting. 

Attachments:

  • Letter of introduction from Councilor Trickett
  • Memo from Chief Kilbride
  • Proposed ordinance language
  • Proposed ordinance language definitions