By George Slaughter Six of eight recommendations given to the city to improve its animal control shelter and practices have been implemented, Police Chief Noe Diaz said at a Katy City Council meeting Monday. A citizens animal control advisory committee, appointed earlier this year in response to concerns expressed about the shelter and its practices, made the recommendations. The shelter falls under the authority of the Katy Police Department. The six implemented recommendations include: Reinstatement […]
Animal Control
Council Tasks Advisory Board with Making Animal Control Department Recommendations
By George Slaughter The Katy City Council Monday tabled a proposed $7,000 pilot program intended for providing animal vaccinations upon intake, choosing instead to await best practice recommendations from its new animal control advisory council. The vote to table came after both a recommendation from Mayor Bill Hastings and a contentious council discussion. Mayors in Katy do not vote on council agenda items. Hastings said he has never spoken either in favor or against a […]