§ 6-123. Impoundment, redemption or disposition of cats in violation.

(a)

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

(b)

If any such cat 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 alderman for compensation for catching or otherwise apprehending such cat and for harboring and caring for such cat on a daily basis during the time of impoundment.

In addition to or in lieu of impounding a cat in violation of this article, any police officer or designated official(s) of the city may issue to the person known to own or be in possession or control of such cat a citation for any violations 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 allowed by law.

(c)

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

(Ord. of 5-15-90, § 3)