Animal control rules featured on new episode of City Beat on the City of Washington Cable Access Channel 9 (March 10, 2005)

Changes in the City of Washington’s animal control laws are one of several subjects featured on the March/April episode of City Beat, the city’s news and information program.

The current episode, now running through April 30 on City 9 (the city’s cable access channel on Cox Communications Cable channel 9), includes video and interviews on the following topics:

• New Animal Control Regulations In The City of Washington. Laura Strickland, Municipal Enforcement Officer explains new animal regulations that go into effect in the city on March 15 and reinforces existing rules that will continue to be enforced. One major change is a requirement that animals be properly restrained or confined when riding in an open vehicle to prevent them from being thrown, falling or jumping from the vehicle. This segment also demonstrates how to cross-tether a dog in the back of a pick-up truck, one of the acceptable methods of safely transporting an animal.
• New Utility Bill Format. In April the City of Washington is replacing the old post card style “light bill” mailed to customers with a monthly statement for Municipal & Utility Services that will be enclosed in an envelope. This segment previews the new statement format and explains some of the new information features that will be available.
• Human Relations Council. The Human Relations Council is now active again in Washington. Chairperson Evelyne Roberson explains the council’s mission of encouraging good community relations and describes some planned activities. This segment also features an interview with Janet Rodman with Episcopal Hispanic Ministries.
• Tar-Pamlico Rules. What are the so-called “Tar-Pam” rules and how do they affect communities like Washington? Mayor Stewart Rumley explains how City officials are working with state legislators to find a way to implement these new state-mandated urban stormwater regulations to protect the Tar and Pamlico rivers without hurting Washington’s economy.
• Project Updates. Also featured will be an update on the city’s application for a Community Development Block Grant to further Downtown development, an account of numerous local building projects, and reminders about upcoming events and activities.

The 14-minute program is repeated 13 times daily at the following times:

• Mornings: 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 8:30 am, 9:30 am, 10:30 am
• Lunch Time: 12 noon, 12:30 pm
• Evenings: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm, 11:30 pm.

Scheduled daily announcements periods on City 9 also include:

City of Washington Job Opportunities – 10 minutes each hour starting at quarter past the hour
Local Tourism Information – 14 minutes starting at 8, 9, 10 and 11 am and 4, 5, 6, and 7 pm.
Wanted by Law Enforcement –10 minutes starting at quarter before the hour between 6:45 pm and 5.45 am.

City Beat is produced by the City of Washington Communication Services Department in collaboration with Jay Kriss of Snake River Productions.