Louisville Metro Government - File #: R-096-17

• File #: R-096-17
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/20/2017
• In control: Metro Council
• On agenda: 8/10/2017
• Final action: 8/10/2017
• Title: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR DAMAGING A VEHICLE TO REMOVE AN ANIMAL.
• Sponsors: Brandon Coan (D-8)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/10/2017	1	Metro Council	adopted	Pass
8/1/2017	1	Public Works, Parks, Sustainability and Transportation Committee	recommended for approval	Pass
7/27/2017	1	Metro Council	assigned

RESOLUTION No. __________, Series 2017

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A RESOLUTION RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR DAMAGING A VEHICLE TO REMOVE AN ANIMAL.

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SPONSORED BY:   COUNCILMAN BRANDON COAN

WHEREAS, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (“the Council”) believes that a domestic animal, as defined in KRS 446.010, should not be left unattended in a hot vehicle;

WHEREAS, the Council believes that the “Look Before You Lock Act” statute in KRS 411.245 should apply to situations involving pets.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (“THE COUNCIL”) AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I:                     The Council urges the Kentucky State Legislature to extend the “Look Before You Lock Act” statute in KRS 411.245 to apply to situations involving pets left unattended in hot vehicles. 

SECTION II:                      A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to each member of the Kentucky State Legislature.

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H. Stephen Ott                                                                                                         David Yates

Metro Council Clerk                                                                                     President of the Council

_______________________________                                          _____________________________ Greg Fischer                                                                                                                              Approval Date

Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:

Michael J. O’Connell

Jefferson County Attorney

BY:  ____________________________

RESOLUTION FOR IMMUNITY FOR PERSONS DAMAGING VEHICLE TO REMOVE ANIMAL FROM HOT CAR(7-17-17).DOC