Ordinance 2008-091 I
Ordinance No. 2008 -
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE UNITED CITY OF
YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, REGARDING RESTRICTIONS TO ANIMALS
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville (the "City ") is a duly organized and validly existing
non home -rule municipality created in accordance with the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970
and the laws of the State; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Illinois Wildlife Code (520 ILCS 5/1.1, et seq.), the
ownership and title to all wild birds and wild mammals within the jurisdiction of the State are declared
to be in the State, and no wild birds or wild mammals shall be taken or killed, in any manner or at any
time, unless the person or persons so taking or killing the same shall consent that the title thereto shall be
and remain in the State for the purpose of regulating the taking, killing, possession, use, sale and
transportation thereof, after such taking or killing; and,
WHEREAS, Section 2.1 of the Illinois Wildlife Code further states that the taking or killing of
wild birds or wild mammals at any time, in any manner, and by any person, shall be deemed a consent
on the part of such person that the title to such wild birds or wild mammals shall remain in the State for
the purpose of regulating the possession, use, sale and transportation thereof, and,
WHEREAS, the City believes that the adoption of Section 2.1 of the Illinois Wildlife Code is in
the best interests of the health, safety, welfare, and morals of its residents; and,
WHEREAS, the regulation and licensing of the taking of wildlife in Illinois are exclusive powers
and functions of the State, and the City is in no way attempting to regulate or license the taking of
wildlife, but rather desires to reiterate Section 2.1 of the Illinois Wildlife Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the United City of
Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. Title 7, Chapter 4, Section 5 of the United City of Yorkville Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended by the addition of the following new Subsection F:
F. Taking or Killing Wild Birds or Wild Mammals: No wild birds or wild mammals
shall be taken or killed, in any manner or at any time, unless the person or persons so
taking or killing the same shall consent that the title thereto shall be and remain in the
State for the purpose of regulating the taking, killing, possession, use, sale and
transportation thereof, after such taking or killing.
The taking or killing of wild birds or wild mammals at any time, in any manner, and by
any person, shall be deemed a consent on the part of such person that the title to such
wild birds or wild mammals shall remain in the State for the purpose of regulating the
possession, use, sale and transportation thereof.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval, and
publication as provided by law.
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Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this p1
day of , A.D. 2008.
�ERK
ROBYN SUTCLIFF '�-t3 JOSEPH BESCO
ARDEN JOE PLOCHER kj� WALLY WERDERICH
GARY GOLINSKI U MARTY MUNNS
ROSE SPEARS vy. BOB ALLEN
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this 0?9
day of OC, 66K 2008.
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MAYOR
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