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HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Proof of publicattion dated November 20, 2012 Nov ORDINANCE NO.4128 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 17.1(1)(1),AND ADOPTING ANEW SECTION 17.1(1)(0 TO REMOVE THE REFERENCE TO IOWA STATE CODE SECTION 717B.2 AND REPLACE IT WITH 717B.3;REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY;AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTI VEDATE. WHEREAS,the AnimalControl Department would like to have the abilityof charging a person with Animal Neglect,consistent with the definition contained in the Code oflowa;and, WHEREAS,cwrently the Coac refers to the incon ect State Code violation. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that: Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames,Iowa, shall be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Section 17.1(1)(0,and adopting a new Section 17.1(1)(f),to read as follows: "See.17.1.OFFENSES;CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFENSES TO BE OFFENSES AGAINST THE CITY. (t) Animal neglect[State Lan,Ref.717B.3] Section Two.Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable as set out by law. Section Three.All ordinances,or pans of ordinances,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict,if any. Section Four.This ordinance shall be in full force and effect fi om and aftet its passage and publication as required by law. _ Passed this 13"' day of November,2012. Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ann H.Campbell,Mayor