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City of Centerville Ord #24 Effective: 10/27/99 pound by a police officer. The police officer shall have a qualified veterinarian examine the animal. If the animal is found to be diseased in such a manner so as to be a danger to the health and safety of the City, the officer shall cause such animal to be euthani7ed and shall properly dispose of the remains. Reasonable efforts will be made to noti:IY the owner or keeper of the animal prior to the euthanasia. The owner will be liable to cover the cost of maintaining and disposing of the animal, plus the costs of any veterinarian examinations. Subel.3 Release. If the animal, upon examination, is not found to be diseased within the meaning of this Section, the animal shall be released to the owner or keeper free of charge. 24.16 Designation as Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Animal. The animl11 control officer shall designate any animal as a dangerous or potentially dangerous animl11 upon receiving such evidence that meets the definition as stated in this Ordinance. When an animal is declared dangerous or potentially dangerous the animl11 control officer shall cause one (I) owner of the potentially dangerous or dangerous animal to be notified in writing that such animal is potentially dangerous or dangerous. Subel. 1 Authority to Order Destruction. The animal control officer, upon finding that an animal is dangerous or potentially dangerous hereunder, is authorized to order, as part of the disposition of the case, that the animal be destroyed based on written order from City Council. Subel. 2 Procedure. The animal control officer, after having determined that an animal is dangerous or potentially dangerous, may proceed in the following manner: (I) The animal control officer shall cause one (1) owner of the animal to be notified in writing or in person that the animal is dangerous or potentially dangerous and may order the animal seized or make such orders as deemed proper. (2) If the owner of an animal elects to appeal, the appeal shall be referred to the City Council for a hearing. The City Clerk shall noti:IY the owner of such animal by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the time of the hearing at least fourteen (14) days prior to the hearing. The notice shall state that the owner may be represented by legal counsel during such hearing and may provide oral and written testimony. The Council shall maintain an electronic record of the hearing. (3) If an owner requests a hearing for determination as to the dangerous nature of the animal, the hearing shall be held before the City Council, which shall set a date for hearing not more than three (3) weeks after demand for the hearing. The records of the animal control or City Clerks office shall be admissible for consideration by the animal control officer without further foundation. After considering all evidence pertaining to the temperament of the animal. the City Council shall make an order as it deems proper. The City Council may order that the animal control officer Page 12 of 16