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Consider approving an ordinance pertaining to Animals, amending Section 5-1-101, 5-1-104, 5-1-105.1, 5-1-106, 5-1-111, 5-1-118, and 5-1-120, Article 5-1, Chapter 5, Lawton City Code 2015 and amending Section 5-5-501 and 5-5-508, Article 5-5, Chapter 5, Lawton City Code 2015 by defining redemption period and service animal; establishing City Manager approval for euthanizations within the redemption period; clarifying that large reptiles may be unlawful; allowing for redemption periods to be extended; expanding on service animal allowances; correcting grammatical errors; renumbering as needed; providing for severability; allowing for floor amendments; and establishing an effective date.
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INITIATOR: John Ratliff, City Manager
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Roy Rodrick, Animal Welfare Superintendent
John Ratliff, City Manager
BACKGROUND: The proposed changes are the result of a complete review of Chapter 5 of Lawton City Code. Included in the proposal is the definition of redemption period and service animal. The proposed ordinance sets forth where service animals are allowed and the limited questions that may be asked related to service animals, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Proposed changes include specifying when City Manager approval is needed for euthanizations, making it unlawful to have reptiles that can exceed forty (40) pounds and giving the Animal Welfare Superintendent discretion to extend the redemption period in certain circumstances.
EXHIBIT: Ordinance 23-____
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Ordinance 23-___, waive the reading of the ordinance and read the title only.