§ 7.06.080. Cost Assessment When Dog or Animal is Seized.

A. If it is determined at the administrative hearing as provided in this Chapter that the dog or animal in question is potentially dangerous, dangerous or vicious, the Hearing Officer may assess the owner or keeper of the dog or animal for any costs of administration incurred by the City, including but not limited to costs incurred in housing the dog or animal maintaining and feeding the dog or animal or for any medical attention required for the dog or animal.

B. Costs assessed shall be charged to the owner or keeper, and if unpaid, a lien shall be placed upon the owner's real property where the animal was maintained. The City Council shall affirm such assessment and cause same to be recorded on the assessment roll. Such assessment shall constitute a special assessment against and a lien upon the property. Said assessment shall be levied and collected in accordance with Government Code Section 38773.5 and the procedure established for levy and collection of nuisance abatement assessments set forth in applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.

[Ord. No. 521, 10/23/13.]