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a vicious animal. <br />(b) In making a determination as to whether or not such animal is a <br />dangerous animal or a vicious animal, the following evidence may be considered: <br />(1) Any previous history of the animal attacking, biting or causing <br /> injury to human beings or domestic animals; <br />(2) The nature and extent of all injuries inflicted and the number of <br /> victims involved; <br />(3) The place where the bite, attack or injury occurred; <br />(4) The presence or absence of any provocation for the bite, attack or <br /> injury; <br />(5) The extent to which clothing or other property was damaged or <br /> destroyed; <br />(6) Whether or not the animal exhibits any characteristic of being <br /> trained for fighting or attack, or other evidence to show such <br /> training or fighting; <br />7) Whether the animal exhibits characteristics of aggressive or <br /> unpredictable temperament or behavior ih the presence of human <br /> beings or domestic animals; <br />(8) The manner in which the animal has been trained, handled and <br /> maintained by its owner or custodian; <br />(9) Any other relevant evidence concerning the animal; and <br />(10) Any other relevant evidence regarding the ability of the owner or <br /> custodian or the City to protect the public safety if the animal is <br /> permitted to remain in the City. <br />(c) Within three business days of such hearing, the Director of Public Safety <br />or his or her designee shall issue a written decision based upon all of the facts known to <br />the Animal Control Officer. <br />506.11 DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY. <br />(a) If the Director of Public Safety or his or her designee finds that the animal <br />represents a continuing threat of serious harm to human beings or domestic animals, <br />but that the public safety can be protected by the owner or custodian of the animal <br />exercising reasonable control over the animal, the decision of the Director of Public <br />Safety or his or her designee shall designate the animal to be a dangerous animal. <br />(b) If the Director of Public Safety or his or her designee finds that the animal <br />represents a continued threat of serious harm to human beings or domestic animals, <br />and that the public safety cannot be protected by the owner or custodian of the animal <br />exercising reasonable control over the animal, the decision of the Director of Public <br />Safety or his or her designee shall designate the animal to be a vicious animal. <br />(c) If the Director of Public Safety or his or her designee finds that the animal <br />