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Consider approving an ordinance pertaining to Animals, amending Section 5-1-121, Article 5-1, Chapter 5, Lawton City Code 2015, by retitling the Section, specifying terms of relinquishment, providing for severability and establishing an effective date.
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INITIATOR: John Ratliff, City Manager
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Roy Rodrick, Animal Welfare Superintendent
BACKGROUND: The proposed ordinance provides specifics related to animal relinquishment, by granting the Animal Welfare Superintendent the authority to deny accepting exotic and/or large animals. Additionally, it allows relinquishments to be scheduled for a later date if the shelter is full. Lastly, the proposed ordinance states if the shelter is full and the owner is not agreeable to scheduling a later date for relinquishment, the animal may be euthanized.
EXHIBIT: Ord 24 - ___
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Ordinance No. 24. ___, waive the reading of the ordinance, read the title only.