Any animal impounded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or other city animal control ordinances may be redeemed upon payment by its owner of the redemption fees and upon evidence satisfactory to the designated animal control agent that the violation has been corrected or by order of the hearing officer following an appeal and hearing as set out in this chapter. The correction of a violation includes, but is not limited to, the licensing of any unlicensed animal as required by this chapter. Any license fees or civil penalties due and owing shall be paid in addition to the redemption fee. The redemption fees per animal shall be established by resolution approved by city council.

Redemption fees shall be publicly posted on the websites of the designated animal control agent, the designated custodian of animals and of the city. In addition, a hard copy of the redemption fees shall be posted in a location visible to the public at the office of the designated custodian of animals and available upon request from the city to any person without charge. (Ord. M-3170 § 1, 1995: Ord. M-3089 § 5, 1993: Ord. M-2727 § 10, 1987: Ord. M-2656 § 19, 1986: Ord. M-2397 § 37, 1983; Ord. M-4043, Amended, 02/25/2013, Sec 25 - Effective 03/29/2013)