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of any lease renewal, that the person owns a potentially dangerous dog that will reside at the property. (5) Transfer of Ownership. The owner of a potentially dangerous dog must notify any new owner, whether by purchase, donation or other transfer, that the City has identified the dog as a potentially dangerous dog. The transferring or selling owner must also notify the Animal Control Authority in writing of the sale and provide the Animal Control Authority with the new owner's name, address, and telephone number. (I-I) Designation Review. Beginning six months after a dog is declared a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog, an owner may request annually a review of [he designation. The owner must provide evidence that the dog's behavior has changed due to the dog's age, neutering, environment, completion of obedience training that includes modification of aggressive behavior, or other factors. The owner shall submit a request for reconsideration to the City Administrator, who shall then assign a Hearing Officer to consider the request, in consultation with the Animal Control Authority. If the Hearing Officer finds sufficient evidence that the dog's behavior has changed the Officer may rescind the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog designation. (I) Seizure of Dangerous Dog. The Animal Control Authority shall immediately seize any dangerous dog if: (1) The owner has not registered the dog in compliance with the provisions of Section D within fourrteen (14) days after the service of the Notice of Final Determination declaring a dog to be a dangerous dog. (2) I•he owner does not secure the proper Liability insurance pursuant to Section D within fourteen (14) days after the service of the Notice of Final Determination declaring a dog to be a dangerous dog. (3) The dangerous dog is not maintained In a secure enclosure. (4) 1"he dangerous dog is outside a secure enclosure and not under the physical restraint of a responsible person. (5) The dangerous dog is not sterilized within thirty (30) days as required by (E)(6). (6) Seizure is ordered by the District Court upon conviction of the owner for a crime related to the keeping of a dangerous dog. (K) Reclaiming a Dangerous Dog. Unless otherwise ordered by the District Court, a dangerous dog may be reclaimed by the owner of the dog upon payment of the 1101-12 13