8.19.060 Redemption.

Any animal impounded pursuant to the provisions of this title may be redeemed upon payment of the redemption fee as herein provided and upon evidence that the violation has been corrected. The correction of a violation includes, but is not limited to, the licensing of any unlicensed animal required by this title to be so licensed. The redemption fee for an animal includes the costs of apprehension and transportation and the costs of impoundment and care of the animal, including veterinary fees. Any license fees or civil penalties due and owing shall be in addition to the redemption fee. The redemption fee shall be set in accordance with the following schedule:

(1)    Impoundment.

(a)    First in a twelve (12) month period: fifteen dollars ($15).

(b)    Second in a twelve (12) month period: thirty dollars ($30).

(c)    Third and subsequent in a twelve (12) month period: sixty dollars ($60).

(2)    Daily Care. For each twenty-four (24) hour period, or portion thereof, from the time of impoundment:

(a)    Dog or cat: ten dollars ($10).

(b)    Poultry: ten dollars ($10).

(c)    Livestock: twenty-five dollars ($25).

In the case of other animals or litters of puppies, the greater of the actual costs or five dollars ($5) per day will be charged.

(3)    Veterinary costs: actual costs incurred for emergency medical care with a minimum charge of twenty-five dollars ($25) for each veterinary visit.

(4)    Transportation.

(a)    Livestock. See Section 8.03.020;

(b)    Cats and dogs fifteen dollars ($15) plus fifty cents ($0.50) per mile traveled to locate and transport the animal;

(c)    Other animals actual costs incurred, with a minimum charge of twenty dollars ($20) per animal.

All charges are billed to the owner even if the animal is not reclaimed. (Sec. 1 of Res. 1981-04-108; amended by Sec. 30 of Res. 1984-12-65; amended by Sec. 23 of Ord. 1993-08-13A)