HomeMy Public PortalAbout044-2021 - General Ordinance - Amends section 91.02 of the RCC (2) COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND,INDIANA
ORDINANCE NO. 44-2021
A GENERAL ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 91.02 OF THE RICHMOND CITY CODE
WHEREAS, Chapter 91 of the Richmond City Code ("RCC")is entitled"Animals"; and
WHEREAS, Common Council recognizes its continuing obligation to enact and update
ordinances that promote public safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, It is important for the public safety and welfare to update a certain portion of the
laws regarding animals and animal control.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana,
as follows:
Section 1. That the following Section 91.02 of the Richmond City Code shall be amended to
read as follows:
91.02 REGISTRATION
(a) No person shall own, keep or harbor a dog or cat within the city limits unless
such dog or cat is registered as herein provided. Applications for such registration shall
be made to any of the following: City Clerk; veterinarians registered for this purpose
with the City Clerk; any premises designated by action of the City for the purpose of
impounding and caring for animals, held under this chapter or state law; the HELP
Shelter; the Animal Care Alliance; the humane society; any humane society registered
for this purpose with the City Clerk; and pet shops registered for this purpose with the
City Clerk. Such application shall state the name,address,and telephone number of the
owner and the name, breed, color, age, sex, reproductive status of the dog or cat and
Proof of Rabies vaccination by a licensed veterinarian.The registration fee shall be paid
at the time of making application, a numbered receipt give to the applicant, and a
numbered tag shall be issued to the owner.
If a violation has been issued,tags must be current before accepting payment.
(b) Any humane society as defined under this Chapter which is registered with the
City Clerk to accept applications for registrations are required to submit to the City
Clerk's office on a monthly basis a report setting forth the information required under
91.02(a) along with the tag and registration numbers assigned to each applicant. The
humane society shall keep a percentage of any proceeds collected as reflected in Section
91.13 to assist the humane society with any administrative costs and costs associated
with its sterilization program.
91.13 ANIMAL CONTROL FUND
(a) Establishment of Fund
There is established an animal control fund, which is established as a non-reverting
fund for the animal control program of the City. Common Council shall review on an
annual basis or as necessary any percentages of amount to be retained by agents
registered with the Clerk's office under 91.02 for yearly tags and registration.
(b) Sources
(2) Forty percent (40%) of registration funds received from each premises
registered with the City Clerk under 91.02 to accept applications for yearly
registration feel of dogs and cats;
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and adoption by the
Common Council of the City of Richmond, Indiana.
Passed and adopted this day of 1--e6 , 2021, by the Common Council of the City of
Richmond, Indiana.
,President
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ATTEST: , Clerk
(Karen Chasteen,IAMC,MMC)
PRESENTED to the Mayor of the City of Richmond,Indiana,this day of
2021 at 9:00 a.m.
, *ty Clerk
(Karen Chasteen, IAMC,MMC)
APPROVED by me, David M. Snow,Mayor of the City of Richmond, Indiana,this I I day of
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Mayor
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ATTEST:
(K Chasteen, IAMC,MMC)