Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 25-09, an Ordinance to Amend Title IX, General Regulations, Chapter 92, Animals, of Code of Ordinances of the City of Port St. Lucie
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Submitted By: Leo Niemczyk, Chief of Police
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Executive Summary (General Business): The City of Port St. Lucie desires to update Chapter 92, Animals, of the Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances ("Code") for the purpose of safeguarding the health and safety of residents and animals within the jurisdiction of the City of Port St. Lucie through the promotion of responsible pet ownership and the adoption of industry best practices, while considering the specific goals and needs of the City.
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Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the recommended changes to Chapter 92 Ordinance, Animals of the City Code.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the revisions to Chapter 92, Animals, of the City Code.
2. Move that the Council not approve the recommended changes and provide staff feedback.
Background: The Port St. Lucie Police Department's ("PSLPD") Animal Control Division, in conjunction with the City Attorney's Office, is recommending several changes to the Chapter 92, Animals, of the City Code, to amend ambiguities that currently exist and to further protect the rights of animals within our City.
Issues/Analysis: The PSLPD Animal Control Division revised specific sections in Chapter 92, Animals, of the City Code, such as including subsections explaining the process for declaring dogs dangerous; narrowing the scope for the times of day and length of time permitted for noisy animals; changing the holding periods to three (3) days for unclaimed impounded animals; and adding a section of indoor standards specific to garages and sheds. This change to the ordinance also provides ...
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