It is hereby determined, following investigation
and reports by state, county and City authorities, that the great
increase in the number of uncontrolled pigeons, which roost and make
their nests on the roofs and in the recesses of the various public
and private buildings and structures within the City, constitutes
a public nuisance and is generally injurious to property within the
City.
For control purposes, and in order to prevent
public distress caused by the foregoing pigeon menace, the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to issue permits for the purpose of trapping
any pigeon or pigeons within the City, in accordance with the provisions
of § 11-0513 of the Environmental Conservation Law and any
regulations established by the Common Council.
Any pigeon or pigeons found in any of said traps
so set up, placed or permitted to be so placed for trapping purposes
shall be delivered to the Otsego County Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals for disposition thereof. Whenever any Antwerp
or homing pigeon, wearing a ring or seamless leg band with its registered
number stamped thereon within the meaning of § 11-0513 of
the Environmental Conservation Law, is found among such trapped pigeons,
the same will be immediately released from custody.
It shall be unlawful for any person to raise
pigeons or to import pigeons into the City of Oneonta without having
first obtained and having in force and effect a permit therefor from
the City Clerk.
