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AN ORDINANCE F THE CITY COUNCIL F THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE
OF ORDINANCES PART 1 CHAPTER -1. DEFINITIONS
ADDINGTHE TERM "'LEASH
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevineis authorized to adopt ordinances to protect
the health, safety, and welfaref its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the ter "leash" does not appear in the definition section of
Chapter , and
WHEREAS, technology h v n to providefor adequate control of
animals though variousdevices; and
WHEREAS, there is current confusion between departments within the City
as to whichdevices are authorized/permitted/prohibited; are
WHEREAS, the City desires to permit the greatestpunt of flexibility are
freedom to its citizens in the control of their animals; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevineis authorize" by law to adopt the provisions
containedrein, and all constitutional and statutory prerequisitestapproval
of this r finance have been met, including but not limited the Open Meeting
t; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that and amendment to Chapter
Animals and Fowl, of the Code of Ordinances is in the best interest of the health,
safety and welfaref the City of Grapevine and the _public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BET ORDAINED Y THE CITY COUNCIL F THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
SECTION - s BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE (IN ALPHABETICALORDER): "`Leash — a
hard-held rope, cord or chain which may be retractable in Haters that attaches to
a collar or harness. An electronic device that can deliver a stimulus observable by
are Animal Control Officer is acceptable."'
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