Chapter 6.04
IMPOUNDING STRAY LIVESTOCK
Sections:
6.04.020 Unlawful to be at large.
6.04.030 Redemption of livestock.
6.04.040 Sale – Notice required.
6.04.010 Definition.
“Livestock” means any horse, mules, cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, rabbits, or other animal stock, and shall include chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and fowl. (Ord. 753 § 2, 2002).
6.04.020 Unlawful to be at large.
Unattended livestock shall not be allowed to run at large in the streets or public places within the limits of the city. (Ord. 753 § 2, 2002).
6.04.030 Redemption of livestock.
The owner of any impounded horse, cow, sheep, goat or other livestock may redeem it within 72 hours from the time of its impoundment subject to the following conditions:
A. Payment of impound fees as established by resolution of the city council.
B. In the case of a horse, cow for which special transportation has been utilized, payment of a transportation fee as set by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 753 § 2, 2002).
6.04.040 Sale – Notice required.
Any impounded livestock not claimed and released upon receipt of the required payment shall, at the expiration of 72 hours, be sold at public auction. Notice of auction shall be published in the city’s official newspaper at least 10 days preceding the auction and shall be include the time, place and a description of the animal. If the name of the owner is known, the notice shall include that information and a copy of the notice shall be served upon the owner, if known to the animal control authority, at least one day before the sale. (Ord. 753 § 2, 2002).
6.04.050 Cost recovery.
The animal control authority shall deduct from the proceeds of sale all expenses incurred in feeding, transporting and caring for the animal, along with any expenses associated with advertising or conducting the sale of the animal. Funds remaining, if any, shall be deposited in the general fund for operation of the animal shelter. (Ord. 753 § 2, 2002).