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AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 5 OF THE DUPAGE COUNTY CODE
ANIMAL AND RABIES CONTROL ORDINANCE
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WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has established and maintains the Department of Animal Services ("Animal Services") as its animal pound, pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1070; and
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has statutory authority to establish Animal Services ordinance that ensures public safety and rabies control pursuant to 510 ILCS 5/3 and 510 ILCS 5/5; and
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage and Animal Services wish to uphold the highest standards for public safety and to ensure compliance where rabies observation and reporting of animal bites are concerned;
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has statutory authority to fix fees and charges for the services of Animal Services pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1070, 510 ILCS 5/3, 510 ILCS 5/8 and 510 ILCS 5/10; and
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage and Animal Services wish to meet costs without increased funding from County taxes; and
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage aims to provide a high level of customer service and assist pet owners however possible while ensuring that fees are comparable to neighboring counties and sufficiently cover administrative costs
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance are reflected in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, copies of the proposed amendments are available for review upon request at the DuPage County Animal Services Department to any interested party; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance include the following amendments:
* Revision to Section 5-7, Stray Animals; and
* Revision to Section 5-33, Special Procedures For Groups of Unusual Biting Animals; and
* Revision to Section 5-52, Guidelines For Bite Victims; and
* Revision to Section 5-53, Guidelines For Medical Doctors And Associated Medical Personne...
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