§ 6.08.100. Authority of the Hearing Officer.

All hearings conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6.22 of this Title. In the event a sufficient quantum of evidence presented at the hearing supports a determination for seizure, impoundment and/or termination of the owner's rights of the animal(s), the hearing officer as a part of his decision may order, but is not limited to ordering, that one or more of the following actions be undertaken:

1.

That the owner's and/or custodian's rights in and to the dog, cat or other animal(s) is terminated;

2.

That the owner or custodian of the dog, cat or other animal(s) shall remove the animal(s) from the premises by a specified date;

3.

That animal control personnel, after a specified date, shall impound the animal(s).

4.

That animal control personnel shall sell, give away, or otherwise dispose of, the animal(s) with the owner or custodian of the animal(s) being responsible to reimburse the City or agency as designated by the City for all costs and expenses including, but not limited to, board, care, veterinary services, and costs of disposal. If the animal(s) are sold, the proceeds from the sale shall go to the City or agency designated by the City.

A decision upholding seizure or impoundment shall become effective upon issuance. A decision terminating an owner's rights in the animal(s) shall become effective 30 days from the date the decision is mailed unless a stay of execution is granted.

(Ord. 960, 10/20/09; § 1)