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HomeMy WebLinkAbout023013 ORD - 07/29/1997ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SECTION 6-10 - LICENSING, BY INCREASING THE ANNUAL LICENSE FEE FOR EACH DOG OR CAT NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED FROM $8.00 TO $10.00 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 1997; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Animal Control, Section 6-10 is hereby amended to increase the annual license fee for each dog or cat not spayed or neutered from $8.00 to $10.00, effective September 1, 1997. Sec. 6-10. Licensing. (a) Required It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, harbor or have custody or control of any dog or cat over three (3) months of age within the city without first obtaining a valid license for each such dog or cat as herein provided. (b) Application; prerequisites. Written application for licenses and payment of the applicable license fees shall be made to the collection section, animal control, or participating veterinarians. The application shall include the name and address of the applicant, a description of the animal, and a currently valid rabies certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. (c) Fee. The annual license fee shall be as follows: (1) Each spayed or neutered dog or cat .... $3.00 (2) Each dog or cat not spayed or neutered ....-8.00 10.00 No fee shall be charged for a license issued for any dog actually used by a blind or deaf person to aid such person in going from place to place. Participating veterinarians will be rebated one dollar ($1.00) for each license they issue if the duplicate copy of the license/ vaccination certificate is submitted to the animal control division within thirty (30) days of issuance. (d) Term. If not revoked, such license shall be effective for a period of one year from the date of vaccination. Application for license renewal may be made any time within a thirty -day LA\ord.035 July 10, 1997 MICROEILMED ? 43 period prior to the expiration date of the license. (e) When to apply. Application for a license must be made within thirty (30) days after obtaining a dog or cat over three (3) months of age, except that this requirement will not apply to a nonresident individual keeping a dog or cat within the city for no longer than sixty (60) days. (1) Issuance of tag. Upon acceptance of the dog or cat license application, the animal control supervisor or delegated veterinarian shall issue a durable license tag, stamped with an identifying number and the year of issuance. Tags shall be designed so that they may be conveniently fastened or riveted to the animal's collar or harness. (g) Wearing of tag; replacement fee. Dogs and cats must wear license tags at all times. A duplicate license tag may be obtained upon payment of a two -dollar ($2.00) replacement fee. (h) Nontransferable. No person may use any license for any animal other than the animal for which it was issued. (i) Records. The animal control supervisor shall cause to be maintained a current record disclosing serial numbers of dog and cat licenses and license tags issued, and the names and addresses of persons to whom the same are issued. (j) Reduced fee during pet health campaigns. The city manager is hereby authorized to temporarily reduce charges for animal licenses as part of community -wide licensing and vaccination campaigns in conjunction with the Coastal Bend Veterinary Medical Association to increase the awareness of the need for pet vaccinations and licenses. (k) Dangerous dog license tag. A dog found to be a "dangerous dog" as defined by Chapter 822, Health and Safety Code, shall wear a dangerous dog license tag issued by the animal control division upon a payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) license registration fee. Such dangerous dog license tag shall be worn by the dangerous dog attached to a lime green colored, one- inch -wide collar. In addition, the owner of a dangerous dog shall present proof of the secure enclosure in which the dog shall be kept, proof of liability insurance coverage or financial responsibility in an amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to cover damages resulting from an attack and proof of compliance with other conditions as may be required pursuant to Chapter 822, Health and Safety Code. SECTION 2. Publication will be made one time in the official publication of the City of Corpus Christi by publishing the caption stating in substance the purpose of the ordinance. This ordinance will be effective on September 1, 1997. LA\ord.035 July 10, 1997 That the foregoing ordinance wa read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this theof� Day of , 19 `( , by the following vote: Loy Jaime Capelo, Jr. Melody Cooper Alex L. Garcia, Jr. Arnold Gonzales Betty Jean Longoria John Longoria Edward A. Martin Dr. David McNichols T .+ the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the 'f Qfrl day of 19 7 q, by the following vote: Loyd Neal Jaime Capelo, Jr. Melody Cooper Alex L. Garcia, Jr. Arnold Gonzales 7/, PASSED AND APPROVED, this the OVA day of ATTEST: Betty Jean Longoria John Longoria Edward A. Martin Dr. David McNichols AYOR THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI APPROVED: DAY OF (J U 19 X17 . JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY By: Lisa Ortiz Aguilar Assistant City Attorney LA\ord.035 July I1, 1997 19Q7. State of Texas County of Nueces } } PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ss: Ad # 1490738 PO # Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, this day personally came Darrell G. Coleman, who being first duly sworn, according to law, says that he is Vice - President and Chief Financial Officer of the Corpus Christi Caller -Times, a daily newspaper published at Corpus Christi in said City and State, generally circulated in Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Hogg, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria and Webb Counties, and that the publication of, NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 023013 which the annexed is a true copy, was inserted in the Corpus Christi Caller -Times on 4TH day(s) of AUGUST, 1997. ONE (1) Time(s) $32.98. C12oipi4 , .paiipp G. w T Q.-12 Vice -President and Chief Financial Officer Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5TH iy(s) of AUGUST. 1997. nday, August 4, 1997 NOTICE OF PASSAc E OF ORDINANCE NO. 023013 Amending the Code of Ordi- nances, City of Corpus Christi, Section 8-10 • licensing, by kr creasing the annual IIc.n* fes for each dog or cat net spayed or neutered from 98 to $10 effective September 1, 1987. This ordinance wp passyc and iliil approved the City of Cby or p� Chris* m 9» r daf t fuy, 199r. wAmwaw clr� tCity d CGapn Notary Public, Nueces County, Texas CONNIE HARALSON Print or Type Name of Notary Public My commission expires on 5/14/01.