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Art Pertile, Katy city attorney
City denies allegations in lawsuit filed by former animal control employee
The City of Katy has denied allegations of a former part-time Katy Animal Control Department worker who filed suit against the city, alleging the city violated the Texas Whistleblower Act. The … more
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Katy Police Chief Noe Diaz briefs Katy City Council regarding ongoing improvements to practices at Katy Animal Control as recommended by the Katy Animal Control Advisory Group.
Katy City Council hears animal control update, authorizes contracts
Katy City Council members authorized the purchase of a stage and contracts for sludge hauling, fuel and landscape maintenance janitorial services during its Aug. 9 meeting. Council also heard an … more
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The death of the cat shown here was a part of the initial allegations against Katy Animal Control officers because the euthanization of the animal did not go as smoothly as it should have. The complaints against the officers were investigated and found to be untrue except in a few cases. In one instance, it was found that documentation and procedures hadn’t been properly dealt with while in another, Katy Police Department officials said they did not have authority to investigate the allegation because Fort Bend County officials were already conducting a related investigation.
Animal control investigation concludes, but questions remain as improvements underway
An investigation into allegations of animal cruelty on the part of Katy Animal Control officers David Brown and Spencer Antinoro has been completed and both officers cleared of most of the … more
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A budget amendment to additional vaccinations and provide veterinary care for more strays was debated heavily during Monday’s Katy City Council meeting. The measure was eventually postponed.
Katy City Council tables animal control budget change
Katy City Council members tabled a budget amendment which would have added $7,000 for a pilot program to focus on animal care at Katy Animal Control’s shelter. In a 3-2 vote most councilmembers … more
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Chris LeBlanc of LJA Engineering provided an update to Katy City Council at their regular meeting on March 8. Most of the first phase is completed and landscaping has been installed at the site for the first phase of the project. A trellis over parts of the cement patio at the site should be finished in May and additional improvements to the park are planned for the future.
Katy City Council hears plaza and animal control updates, approves bond sale for drainage improvements
During their March 8 meeting, Katy City Council members heard an update from Police Chief Noe Diaz regarding improvements to operations at Katy Animal Control, as well as an update on the progress in … more
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The allegedly mishandled euthanizing of this long-haired tabby cat is what Katy Animal Control Officer Chelsea Gerber said prompted her to make her second attempt to file a formal complaint with Katy Police Chief Noe Diaz regarding improper practices at Animal Control. Gerber said the cat was in pain and having seizures for hours prior to a proper dose of lethal drugs being given to the cat.
Whistleblower alleges misconduct by Katy Animal Control Staff
Part-time Katy Animal Control Officer Chelsea Gerber has come forward with allegations against her coworkers, Animal Control Supervisor David Brown and fellow officer Spencer Antinoro. Gerber alleges … more
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During its second meeting of 2021, Katy City Council members heard the concerns of residents and others who were unsatisfied with the services being provided by Katy Animal Control. Recent social media posts and discussions have shown what residents believe are shortcomings by the department, including cruel treatment of animals and inappropriate disposal of animals that have been euthanized. From top-left to bottom-right: Council Member Jenifer Stockdick, Council Member Dusty Thiele, Mayor Bill Hastings, Council Member Rory Robertson, Council Member Janet Corte, Mayor Pro tem Chris Harris, City Secretary Becky McGrew, City Administrator Byron Hebert and City Finance Director Andrew Vasquez.
Katy City Council hears animal control concerns, approves zoning changes at Jan. 25 meeting
Katy City Council saw some contention over a rule suspension to allow council members to hear more than three public comments regarding animal control during its second council meeting of 2021. … more
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