SAN ANGELO, TX –– During the upcoming City Council meeting, council members will be discussing the possibility of making changes to the local ordinance concerning dogs.
According to the city council agenda, the item will "serve to discuss the responsibilities of dog owners in San Angelo."
During the presentation, city staff is expected to recommend equipping employees in the field with electronic devices to facilitate identifying owners swiftly.
An updated ordinance would also allow professional staff to dialog directly with residents to "build rapport and offers the opportunity for valuable interactions."
Staff is also recommending the city research private funding options to implement a "fencing program to match citizens in need with repair and install services." According to the report, the City of El Paso has reported the success of this program in decreasing the number of dogs at large.
A pilot program in target areas could"bring immediate relief to the chronic dog at large violations" without using tax dollars. The initial report indicates "focusing on reactive enforcement is destined to fail costing even more tax dollars for housing animals and decreasing the number of animals released alive in owner redemptions."
The final recommendation expected to be presented by staff will be the approval of two additional animal services officers to further patrol the city. This would offer additional support to pet owners and allow for more proactive enforcement.
The meeting will take begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16th at McNease Convention Center.
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