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City of Centerville Ord #24 Effective: 10/27/99 Subd. 1 Keeping of Diseased Animal. No person shall keep or allow to be kept on his or he premises, or on premises occupied by them, nor permitto run at large in the City, imy animal which is diseased so as to be a danger to the health and safety of the City, even though the animal be properly licensed under this Section. Subd.2 Conf"mement. Any animal reasonably suspected of being diseased and presenting a threat to the health and safety of the public, may be apprehended and confined in the 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 euthanized and shall properly dispose of the remains. Reasonable efforts will be made to notifY 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. Subd.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 animal control officer shall designate any animal as a dangerous or potentially dangerous animal upon receiving such evidence that meets the definition as stated in this Ordinance. When an animal is declared dangerous or potentially dangerous the animal 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. Subd. 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. Subd. 2 Procedure. The animal control officer, after having determined that an animal is dangerous or potentially dangerous, may proceed in the following manner: (1) 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 notifY 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 Page 12 of 16