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reclaim the animal from the impound facility, the impound facility can then humanely euthanize the animal and send it for diagnostic testing without holding the animal for a 10 day quarantine. § 95.17 Muzzling Proclamation Whenever the prevalence of hydrophobia renders action necessary to protect the public health and safety, the Mayor shall issue a proclamation ordering every person owning or keeping a dog to confine it securely on the owner's or keeper's premises unless it is muzzled so that it cannot bite. Any unmuzzled dog running at large during the time fixed in the proclamation shall be killed by law enforcement without notice to the owner. § 95.18 required Removal of Animal Excreta The owner or person having immediate care, custody or control of any animal shall promptly remove and dispose of, in a sanitary manner, any excreta left or deposited by the animal upon any public or private property. Failure to do so shall be a violation of this section and will subject the owner or occupant of the premises to the penalties set forth in section 10.99 Penalty. Each day that such act exists shall constitute a separate offense. § 95.19 Animals on Owners Property The accumulation of dog feces or wastes upon private property in the city is declared to be a public nuisance. The owner or occupant of property upon which there exists any accumulation of dog feces or waste shall remove all such waste from his premises and dispose of the wastes in a safe and sanitary manner within 24 hours of written notification from law enforcement or the city to remove the wastes. Failure to do so shall be a violation of this section and will subject the owner or occupant of the premises to the penalties set forth in section 1.0.99 Penalty. Each day that such act exists shall constitute a separate offense. § 95.20 Animal Control Officer The Council may appoint a person, persons, or firm as the Council may deem necessary and advisable as Animal Control Officer for the city. The Animal Control Officer shall be charged with the duty of enforcement of §95.07 et seq. and shall be vested with all the authority conferred by §95.07 et seq., including the power to issue a summons requesting a violator to appear in court. The Council may provide for compensation for the Animal Control Officer as it may deem reasonable. The Animal Control Officer shall file a monthly report with the Council relating to the operation of the Animal Control Officer as it applies to the city. § 95.21 Animal Control Agency The city may contract with or enter into an agreement with such person, persons, organization or corporation to provide for the operation of an animal shelter, impoundment of stray animals, confinement of certain animals, disposition of impounded animals, and for assisting in. the administration of rabies vaccinations programs. § 95.22 Impounding of bogs or Cats