DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)-Decatur is cracking down on pet owners who abuse animals.
During Tuesday night's City Council meeting, the council passed new protections, updating its animal cruelty ordinance.
Additional language was added to the ordinance about what constitutes appropriate shelter for outdoor pets and it bans the use of choke collars as a tethering device.
The Animal Cruelty ordinance is jointly enforced by the Macon County Animal Control and the City of Decatur.
The council also approved a contract for final design services for repair of the Garfield Street bridge that runs over 22nd Street.
The contract with engineering firm WHKS & Co. will finalize a design for the bridge, which is currently rated in fair to poor condition. The design contract is approximately $385,000 and will be paid for using State Motor Fuel Taxes.
The estimated cost for construction on the bridge is $3.8 million.
The City has been approved to use federal transportation funds for 80 percent of the cost, or up to $2.8 million. The project is anticipated to be phased construction which will allow for one lane open in each direction.
According to the Council, construction would not start until after the Brush College Overpass project has been completed, as this currently serves as a detour route for that aforementioned project.
More information about these topics can be found in the City Council meeting packet, downloadable/viewable here: www.decaturil.gov/389/Agendas-Minutes
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