To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Bradley G. Fortune, Chief of Police
Subject:
Title
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Keller Code of Ordinances Chapter 3 - Animals, Fowl, Insects and Reptiles regarding regulations of dangerous animals; providing a maximum penalty; providing a severability clause; and establishing an effective date.
Action Requested:
Consider amending the City of Keller Code of Ordinances Chapter 3 - Animals, Fowl, Insects and Reptiles by replacing the current dangerous dog provisions in order to comply with and better utilize the statutory provisions provided by Chapter 822, Subchapter D of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Background:
While investigating two incidents, which occurred in early 2022, several areas within the current ordinance were identified in need of revision for clarity. The dangerous dog definition for the term ‘enclosure;’ the process for reporting and making a determination of a dangerous dog to reflect practice; ensuring our ordinance requirements are consistent with state statutes; and clarifying animal control’s authority to impound through a seizure requiring a warrant.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved this item.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution as presented.