Amend City Code Chapter 5 to establish additional minimum animal care requirements

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, to establish additional minimum requirements for the care and keeping of animals.(Requested by Councilmembers Rider, Singh, Thomas, Parker, and McKenzie)

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On January 24, 2023, “Amend City Code Chapter 5 to establish additional minimum animal care requirements” failed before the City of Knoxville, TN City Council by a vote of 4–4.

Split Failed Failed 4-4-1-0

substitute for the previous adopted amendment the following: "The responsible and competent person is outside with the animal or inside for no more than 15 minutes."

Moved by Tommy Smith · seconded by Lynne Fugate

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The vote as recorded

No · 4

Charles Thomas District 5 Andrew Roberto District 2 Seema Singh District 3 Lauren Rider District 4

Aye · 4

Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Tommy Smith District 1 Gwen McKenzie District 6 Janet Testerman At-Large Seat B

Abstain · 1

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

Minutes of the 24 January 2023 meeting — page 4

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