A. Unless specific provisions of this chapter require impounding for a longer period of time, any impounded animal may be redeemed by the owner, or an authorized representative of the owner, from the animal control officer upon proof that the following conditions have been met:

1. On the first impoundment of an animal an impounding fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall be paid, and a boarding fee of four dollars ($4.00) for each calendar day or portion thereof that the animal has been confined; provided, that on subsequent impoundment of the same animal within a twelve-month period the impounding fee shall be increased to thirty dollars ($30.00);

2. If the owner has no valid license tag for the animal and a license is required by the provisions of this chapter, the owner shall obtain a license tag or duplicate for the current year;

3. If no license is required for the animal, proof of a current rabies vaccination must be produced.

B. Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, no animal impounded under this chapter as a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog shall be released or redeemed without a hearing first being held before the municipal court judge. Notice of the hearing shall be provided to the owner pursuant to the provisions of Section 6.04.160 at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the date and time of the hearing. If after such hearing the judge determines that the animal has or exhibits vicious or dangerous propensities and would, if released, constitute any threat to the welfare of the residents of the city, the judge is authorized to direct the governmental agency having jurisdiction over the animal to destroy or otherwise satisfactorily dispose of the animal. (Prior code § 6.06.145)