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In response to a Councilmember's questions Director Pae clarified that the General Fund will not <br />be supporting any payments to the schools but rather an account set up to receive property taxes. <br />Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to substitute Resolution 8963 -17. <br />Yeas: Anderson, Bullock, George, Litten, O'Leary, O'Malley, Rader <br />Nays: None <br />Motion adopted. Resolution No. 8963 -17 substituted. <br />Motion by Mr. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to adopt Resolution 8963 -17 as substititued. <br />Yeas: Anderson, Bullock, George, Litten, O'Leary, O'Malley, Rader <br />Nays: None <br />Motion adopted. Resolution No. 8963 -17 adopted as substituted. <br />****NEWS BUSINESS**** <br />4. Communication from Councilmembers O'Leary, Litten and Bullock and Mayor Summers <br />regarding Animal Control Ordinances; Chapters 505 and 506. (Pg.14) <br />Greg Murray — 1585 Westwood Ave. <br />Mr. Murray remarked that while some portions of the proposed ordinance are a step forward that <br />they are overshadowed by problematic breed - specific portions. He criticized the proposal as <br />political, thoughtless and more costly and difficult to enforce than the existing breed - specific <br />legislation. He asked Council to put its resources toward more productive endeavors. <br />Kristen Murray — 1585 Westwood Ave. <br />Ms. Murray expressed disappointment over the restrictions on multiple breeds of dogs in Section <br />6 of the proposed ordinance. She discussed the American Temperament Test's ranking of <br />different breeds. She emphasized her opposition to the singling out of any dog or breed that has <br />been well behaved. <br />Ken McCort — Doylstown, OH <br />Mr. McCort spoke from his experience as a professional animal trainer and animal behavior <br />consultant. He complained that the proposed ordinance does not go far enough. He spoke about <br />the factors that lead to aggression in an animal and disputed that breed is relevant. He expressed <br />concern about the provision of the ordinance that requires behavior modification/training for <br />dangerous dogs, remarking that the field is unregulated. <br />Whitney Callahan —13885 Edgewater Dr. <br />Ms. Callahan spoke from her experience as owner of In the Dog House on W. 117th. She argued <br />that restrictions on specific breeds conflict with state law. She advocated for breed - neutral <br />legislation that creates consequences for behaviors. She questioned how the new law will be <br />enforced and advocated education instead. She expressed concerns about the effects of muzzling <br />and spaying/neutering on dogs. <br />El <br />