An Ordinance Amending Chapter 90 (Dogs and Cats) and Chapter 43 (Fee Schedule) of the Village Code of Ordinances
WHEREAS, the Village of Romeoville has adopted certain ordinances now codified as and for Chapter 90 of the Village Code of Ordinances setting forth and establishing certain regulations regarding the ownership and control of dogs and cats within the Village limits, including the types of animals that can be kept in a dwelling established by said Chapter 90; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of those heretofore adopted Village ordinances codified as and for Chapter 43 establish various fees pertaining to dogs, cats and animals; and
WHEREAS, after Village staff review, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the Village to amend certain sections of the aforesaid Chapter 90 and Chapter 43 of the Village Code of Ordinances.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THAT:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: Chapter 90.21 shall be hereby amended by deleting in its entirety and inserting the following:
? 90.021 FEES.
(A) The annual license fee for a male or female dog or cat shall be $4.
(B) The above annual license fee shall be waived for persons who are 62 years of age or older, to legally blind persons who use a Seeing Eye dog, or to any other handicapped person who owns a dog that has been specifically trained to provide assistance in everyday functions. The annual license fee shall also be waived for persons caring for foster dogs or cats through or with an animal fostering organization, consistent with the provisions of Section 90.271(C).
(C) The license fees for dogs or animals that have been declared nuisance, dangerous, or vicious shall be as follows:
a. Nuisance Dog or Animal license fee shal...
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