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Council delays final action on dog ordinance after concerns over aggressive-animal language
Summary
The council discussed Ordinance 356 addressing nuisances, violations and penalties for dogs but tabled the item until the city attorney (Ms. Jay) provides recommendations, citing unresolved aggressive/vicious-dog provisions.
Ordinance 356, which would establish definitions and penalties for dog nuisances, generated extended discussion centered on the aggressive-animal provisions. Mayor Sasser and several councilmembers noted the ordinance has been under work for about two years; councilmembers said the fee portion was resolved but definitions and handling of vicious animals remain unresolved.
Council Member Shannon Mcarron moved to revisit the ordinance after the city attorney, Ms. Jay, completes recommendations; Council Member Teresa Quinlan seconded. The motion to table carried after a call of the question, leaving the aggressive-dog language for further legal review rather than final adoption at this meeting.
