Title
Changing references in the Legislative and Administrative Codes from Animal Control to Animal Services and correcting typographical errors.
Body
SECTION 1
WHEREAS, Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code enumerates the general authority of the Department of Safety and Inspections; and
WHEREAS, Chapters 198-202, 225, 293, and 347-348 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code enumerate specific laws and regulations related to animals and animal services and duties; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Human Resources renamed the job titles of those performing animal services work to be aligned with the many duties relating to maintaining a safe and vibrant animal community; and
WHEREAS, the animal control program provides a wide variety of critically important services for residents and animals that extend beyond control, such as sheltering, rehoming, investigations, and health services, and the name “Animal Control” is not an accurate description of the program’s responsibilities and services; and
WHEREAS, there are typographical errors the correction of which does not impact the meaning of these code sections but which, when fixed, will improve the understanding and interpretation of the code; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, the City of Saint Paul does hereby ordain:
SECTION 2
Title I, Chapter 13 of the Saint Paul Administrative Code is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 13.02. General responsibilities enumerated.
(b) Animal control Services. The department of safety and inspections shall have duties related to animal control services. The duties shall include the following:
(1) Enforcement of animal control services laws.
(2) Rabies control
(3) Maintenance of animal control services facility for impounding and boarding of animals.
SECTION 3
Title XX, Chapter 198 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 198.03. Ke...
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