§ 6.18.030. Fees and charges—Impounded animals—Redemption.  


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  • Any person owning or claiming to own any animal under the provisions of this Chapter may redeem such animal by payment of the fees and charges established in amounts by resolution of the City Council:

    a.

    Impoundment. The City shall charge a fee for impoundment, plus the actual costs of transporting the animal, veterinary care and related services rendered to the animal while impounded, the actual costs for the Animal Services Officer, as well as any other agencies involved, the actual costs of sale incurred, actual costs of any extraordinary measures required in or for the handling and maintaining of the animal while impounded. Upon impounding any bovine animal, horse, mule or burro, the Animal Services Officer shall comply with Food and Agriculture Code Section 17003 and immediately notify the Secretary of Food and Agriculture.

    b.

    Feeding and Keeping. For feeding and keeping any animal, a fee for each day or fraction thereof the same shall remain in the Animal Services Officer's custody.

(Ord. 960, 10/20/09; § 1)