6.02.070 Appeal hearing.

At the appeal hearing, the petitioner and the City may be represented by counsel, may present oral and written evidence, and may cross-examine witnesses. Technical rules of evidence shall not apply. Any relevant evidence may be admitted as determined by the hearing officer.

A. After submission of all the evidence, and not more than fifteen (15) days after the hearing, the City Manager may order the animal released without conditions, may designate the animal potentially dangerous or dangerous and order release with conditions, may order the animal destroyed, or may make other orders as the City Manager determines appropriately fulfills the needs of the animal and the safety of the public based on the weight of the evidence. The decision of the City Manager shall be final. Any release conditions imposed by the City Manager, which may include but shall not be limited to spaying and neutering, shall be solely in the interest of protecting public health, safety, and property.