Res 00-19HTHE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- OF THE CITY OF MOUND
RESOLUTION # 00-19
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW PET POLICY EFFECTIVE 10/1/00
WHEREAS, the Mound Housing and Redevelopment Authority has a current
Pet Policy; and
WHEREAS, that policy is out of date and needs to incorporate the new rules
and regulations that have been passed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
the Mound Housing and Redevelopment Authority that the new Pet Policy, as
attached, will be come effective October 1, 2000
Pat Meisel, Chairperson
Date
Date
POLICY REGAPd)ING PETS
In compliance with Section 227 of the Housing and Urban Rural Recovery
Act of 1983 and with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of
1998, the Mound Housing and Redevelopment Authority will permit
residents ofh°using projects to hax, e pets in their apartments. This policy is
not applicable to service animals for handicapped persons.
Permitted common Household Pets
One (1) dog not exceeding 20 pound weight, or 12 inches in height
when full-grown.
OR
Two (2) cats commonly used for household pets (felis catus).
OR
Two (2) sma. Il caged birds including canary, parakeet, finch and
other species that are normally kept caged; birds of prey are not
permitted
OR
Fish in tanks or aquariums, not to exceed 20 gallons in capacity.
Poisonous or dangerous fish are not permitted.
OR
One(l) caged rodent
Prohibited Pets
Wild, undomesticated, vicious, destructive, uncontrollable, or
intimidating animals of any type shall not be pernfitted to be kept as
pets.
Maximum Number of Pets in Non-Elderly Buildfl~gs
The HRA has the right to limit the number of pets at any family
· development based upon the number of households with outdoor
animals and the square footage of green areas at the property.
Off Limit Areas
No pet shall be allowed in the conununity room, lobby, laundry room,
meeting room or office of any project.
A pet owner may not take his/her pet into the apartment of another
tenant ~vithout the permission of that tenant.
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Rules for Pet Owners:
All pets must be registered xvith the Mound HRA tenants must receive
a written permit to keep any animal on or about the premises. This
privilege may be reVoked at any time subject to the I-IRA Grievance
procedures if the animal becomes destructive or a nuisance to other
tenants or employees, or if the owner fails to comply with the
following:
Pets must be common household pets as defined above
The number of pets must not exceed the number listed above
Pets shall remain inside the pet owner's apartment unless they are on
a leash. Animals may not bc chained outdoors unless the tenant
remains outdoors with the animal. Animals shall be allowed in
the hallways, lobby or elevators only for the purpose of passing
directly through to enter or exit
Birds must be caged at all times
A pet owner shall control or conf'me his/her pet during the times
when Authority employees, agents of the Authority or others must
enter the pet owner's apartment to conduct business, provide
services, enforce the lease terms, etc.
Tenant shall not permit any disturbances by his/her pet which
interferes with the peaceful enjoyment of other tenants, visitors or
caretakers whether by loud barking, homing, chirping, scratching
or other such activities which threaten or disturb others. The
Mound Animal Ordinance defines a nuisance animal as: "any
dog that shall, by any noise, unreasonably disturb the peace and
quiet of any person in the vicinity. The phrase "unreasonably
disturb the peace and quiet" shall include, but is not limited to,
the creation of any noise by any dog which can be heard by any
person, including the Animal Control Officer, or a law
enforcement officer, from a location outside of the building or
premises where the dog is being kept and which noise occurs
repeatedly over at least a five minute period of time with one
minute or less lapse of time between each dog noise during the
five minute period."
Tenants shall not alter the physical structure of his/her apartment in
order to create an enclosure for the animal
Each cat owner shall provide a litter box in their apartment for cat
waste. Tenant is not allowed to let waste to accumulate. Waste
must be properly wrapped and disposed of in containers
designated by the Authority. No waste may be disposed of
through sink, toilet. When disposing in trash chute please wrap
thoroughly to prevent breakage in trash chute.
The owner of a pet must properly remove and dispose of all pet waste
caused accidentally by animals in building interiors and on grass
and paved areas of the development. This includes washing and
disinfecting affected areas in building interiors. All removable
waste should be wrapped and placed in the receptacle designated
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deposit waste on the development premises outside of the
designated areas. The ovmer of a pet will not allow his/her pet's
waste to be deposited on a neighboring property
Tenant shall take adequate precaution to eliminate any pet odors
within or around the unit and maintain the unit in a sanitary
condition at all times
The bathing of pets shall not be permitted at Indian I<hxoll Manor in
the laundry room or in the tub room
Tenants who own pets shall be, or shall arrange for others to be
responsible for their pets at all times. If any pet is left unattended
overnight or for an extended period of time without arrangements
being made for the pets'care, the Authority will have the right to
enter the apartment and remove the pet from the premises and
deliver it or cause it to be delivered to the proper authorities. The
Authority accepts no responsibility for the pet under such
circumstances
Tenant must identify an alternate custodian for their pet in the event
of absence from the unit or tenant illness, which would prevent
the tenant from properly caring for their pet
If the health or safety of a pet is threatened by the death or incapacity
of the pet owner, or by other factors that render the pet owner
unable to care for the pet, the HRA may contact the responsible
party listed in the pet registration as alternate custodian. If the
responsible party is either unwilling or unable to care for the pet,
the HRA will contact the appropriate state or local authority and
request the removal of the pet. Is state or local authorities are
unavailable, the I-IRA may enter the pet owners apartment and
remove the pet. The cost of the animal care facility will be
charged to the pet owner
Tenant shall pay reasonable charges for services and or repairs of all
damages caused by the pet to leased premises, building and
grounds. Charges billed to the tenant for repairs or services shall
specify items serviced and or repaired and the cost. The charges
will become due and payable in full in the first day of the month
following the month in which the charge is made
Tenant will be held responsible for any threat to the health and safety
of others caused by their pet. Tenant agrees to indenu~ify, defend,
and hold management harmless from and against any and all
claims, actions, suits, judgments, and demands brought by any
other party on account of or damage caused by tenant's pet.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended that residents who own a
dog or cat purchase a personal liability insurance policy from an
insurance company of their choice
In the event that management is informed and can substantiate that
the pet is abused or neglected, the tenant will remove the pet from
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Deposits for Pet Related Property Damage
Tenants who own pets shall be liable for any and all damages caused
by their pets. Tenants shall pay an additional security deposit for each
pet as follows:
The deposit will be held by the Housing Authority until the tenant
moves out or disposes of the pet. At the time o£ termination, the ~
will conduct an inspection for pet damages and will assess charges for
any damages to the interior of the property, common areas or outside
areas. Any remaining pet deposit and interest will be refunded to the
tenant according to state law.
Non-Refundable Fee
Tenant agrees to comply with any regulations and or HRA policies in effect
or hereafter passed on the premises, delivered, or mailed to the tenant.
This agreement, when signed by the tenant, becomes part of the lease. Any
violation of this agreement may result in the lease being terminated by
Management. This agreement must be updated annually.
Tenant Date
Tenant Date
HRA Representative
Date
PET PERMIT
I have received written permission from the Housing authority to keep the following pet in my
residence as a tenant of the Mound Housing and Redevelopment Authority:
Attach photo of pet here
My alternate pet custodian is:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
City License Number:
Vaccination: Date:
I fully understand the rules/regulations in regard to this privilege and will abide by the same. I
further understand that the HRA policy may be more restrictive and that in the event of a conflict
the more restrictive policy will prevail.
Tenant Signature
Housing Authority Date