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Mineral Wells council narrows animal-feeding ban to city property, allows private feeders
Summary
The Mineral Wells City Council amended the animal nuisance ordinance to ban feeding on city-owned property, public parks and vacant lots while preserving an exception for feeders on a person’s own property so long as they do not create a nuisance; the measure passed 5-0.
The Mineral Wells City Council voted Oct. 1 to amend Chapter 18 of the city code to prohibit feeding animals on city-owned property, including public parks and vacant lots, citing public-safety concerns. An unnamed councilmember proposing the change said it was a short amendment meant to protect children and park users from encounters with feral animals.
Councilmembers asked whether…
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