§ 6-69. Same—Impoundment, redemption or disposition of dogs.

(a)

If any dog is caused or permitted or is found to be at large within the corporate limits of the city in violation of the provisions of this article, such dog may be apprehended and impounded by any police officer or other designated official of the city, to be held or disposed of as herein provided.

(b)

If any such dog is so impounded, the same shall be released to the owner thereof only if payment is made within five (5) working days to the city or its designee such sums as may be designated from time to time by the mayor and board of aldermen for compensation for catching or otherwise apprehending such dog and for harboring and caring for such dog on a daily basis during the time of impoundment.

(c)

In addition to or in lieu of impounding a dog found at large, any police officer or designated official of the city may issue to the person known to own or be in possession or control of such dog a citation for any violation of this article. Any fines imposed, as set from time to time by the mayor and board of aldermen, shall be paid within three (3) working days of such citation. If such fine is not paid within the time prescribed, a criminal warrant shall be issued for such person who may, upon conviction of such offense before city court, be punished as provided in section 1-8 of this Code.

(d)

All fees and fines imposed pursuant to this section shall be paid by any violator before a dog impounded pursuant to this article shall be released. If such fees and fines are not paid within five (5) working days, then any such dog so impounded may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of.

(Ord. of 7-19-88(1), Art, IV, § 4)