Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Revising Chapter 90 “Animal Control”, of the Code of Ordinances (OR-1787-10) of the City of Mansfield, Texas Providing that this Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of all Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing for a Penalty; and Providing for an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approval of Ordinance
Recommendation
Approval of Ordinance
Description/History
The Code of Ordinances Chapter 90, of the City of Mansfield, Texas, has not been revised since November 11, 2002, as indicated by Ordinance 1405. The only additions since that date was the addition of Ordinance 1753 on September 14, 2009. Ordinance 1753 addressed the roadside sales of animals and on October 11, 2010 City Council address Livestock Permitting and associated fees. The proposed revision of Chapter 90 reflects needed changes to allow the Animal Care and Control Department to address animal related problems in the City of Mansfield and update parts of the Ordinance that are outdated due to State law changes and continued growth of the City of Mansfield.
Justification
Continued growth of the City combined with changes in state law has made the revision of the current Ordinance necessary. If the Ordinance revision is adopted, the Animal Care and Control Department will be better able to address animal related issues with ordinances that are in line with Texas State law, current city zoning requirements, proposed dog park projects, and address other animal related problems in the City of Mansfield.
Funding Source
None
Prepared By
Tracy L. Aaron, Chief of Police, Mansfield Police Department
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