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Whenever an Animal Control Officer or police officer determines that any animal presents an immediate threat to <br /> the safety of any person, after making reasonable attempt to impound the animal, the officer is hereby authorized <br /> to destroy the animal in the interests of public safety. <br /> 90.12 -90.89 RESERVED <br /> 90.90 Civil Actions. In addition to the other remedies and penalties provided in this chapter, city officials, after <br /> approval of the city council, are authorized to file appropriate civil actions for a temporary restraining order, <br /> temporary injunction or permanent injunction against any person violating this section. These civil remedies and <br /> penalties do not bar criminal prosecution. <br /> 90.97 Applicability. Nothing in this chapter is intended to supersede state law, or the specific requirements <br /> found in Minnesota Chapter 347.50 to 347.56. It is the intention of the city to more precisely regulate dangerous <br /> animals. <br /> 90.98 Penalty for Violation. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a <br /> misdemeanor, with two exceptions: <br /> a. License violations shall be charged as a petty misdemeanor if the violator has no similar offenses in <br /> the preceding three months. <br /> b. Provisions of this chapter governing potential dangerous animals and dangerous animals shall be <br /> guilty of a misdemeanor unless otherwise specified as a gross misdemeanor under State law. <br /> 90.99 Continuing Violations. Each day on which the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. <br /> Section 2: Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and <br /> publication of the attached summary according to law. <br /> SECTION 3. Summary for Publication. The attached "Exhibit A" entitled Summary of Ordinance <br /> Second Series, is hereby adopted and is hereby ordered to be published in the official paper. <br /> PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of , 2011 by the City Council of the <br /> City of Centerville. <br /> Tom Wilharber, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Teresa Bender, City Clerk <br /> Page 10 of 11 <br /> 24 <br />