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Kearney postpones proposed animal-control ordinance after wording concerns
Summary
Board postponed consideration of Bills 40-2024 and 41-2024, which would add cats to animal regulations, require spay/neuter and rabies vaccination for outdoor cats, and ban feeding that creates a nuisance; staff will revise language following board feedback and legal guidance.
The Kearney Board of Aldermen on Oct. 7 postponed consideration of proposed animal-control ordinances, Bill 40-2024 and Bill 41-2024, after members and residents raised drafting and scope concerns.
Community Development staff presented proposed amendments to Chapter 205 to add definitions for cats, prohibit animals running at large, require rabies vaccination and spay/neuter for outdoor cats, and to prohibit feeding that "creates a nuisance." The staff presentation included discussion of a $10,000 donation to support…
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