§ 6-47. Dangerous incident report.

(a)

A person may report a dangerous incident involving an animal to the animal control authority of the city. The report must be in writing and made under oath, and the report must include the following:

(1)

Name, address, and telephone number of complainant and other witnesses;

(2)

Date, time, and location of the incident forming the basis of the report;

(3)

Description of the animal(s) involved in the incident;

(4)

Name, address, and telephone number of the animal owner, if known;

(5)

A statement of facts upon which such report or application is based;

(6)

A statement addressing whether the animal has exhibited dangerous propensities in past conduct, if known;

(7)

Any other relevant facts or circumstances; and

(8)

A Texas state notary stamp and signature.

(b)

The animal control authority, upon receipt of a report filed under this section or upon learning of a dangerous incident, shall investigate the dangerous incident and may issue sworn reports based on the animal control authority's investigation or observation.

(Ord. No. 2017-04, § 3, 4-4-17)