Item 6D
Amendment to Code of Ordinance Subpart A, General Ordinances, Chapter 4 “Animals”, Article I, II, III, and repealing Ordinance No. 530-A and Ordinance No. 530-B as it pertains to the
keeping of animals.
Item 6D
City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit, develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
Recap of 1st Reading
Creation of Colleyville, Keller, Southlake Regional Animal Services.
Vision of creating an animal ordinance for the three partner municipalities
How the ordinance was developed
Provisions of the ordinance
Significant changes
Council Discussion
Amendments Since 1st Reading
Sec. 4-120 Vaccination required before license issued: Language has been added to this section to allow the owner of a pet an opportunity to re-attach a tag/collar to their pet before
a citation may be issued.
Sec. 4-140 Impounding Animals: Language has been added to this section allowing for an additional three (3) day holding period for registered animals whose owners are known, bringing
the holding period to six (6) total days.
Sec. 4-240 Public nuisances: Language has been added to this section which identifies "crowing or otherwise disturbing the peace by noise or acts" as constituting a public nuisance.
Amendments Continued
Sec. 4-300 Limitation upon the number of animals, fowl, rabbits and guinea pigs: Language has been eliminated limiting the number allowed. Language has been added addressing restrictions
related commercial operations involving fowl, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
Sec. 4-460 Trapping of animals: Language has been added to this section placing a burden on any person who traps an animal to take precautions to maximize the humane treatment of the
animal and to limit the level of stress experienced by the trapped animal.
Other Issues
State law does not mandate that a rabies vaccination tag be displayed on a cat or dog.
There are restrictions in State law with owning a prohibited pet.
Keller will examine creating a method to publicly display photographs of impounded animals.
Council Motion (1st Reading)
A motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 1069, an amendment to the Southlake Code of Ordinance, Subpart A, General Ordinances, Chapter 4 “Animals”, Article I, II, III, and repealing
Ordinance No. 530-A and Ordinance No. 530-B as it pertains to the keeping of animals and for the investigation of the issues discussed by Council. The motion was approved 5-0.
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