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City staff said Brigham City has stopped providing shelter services for non-Brigham residents, leaving Perry to find an interim solution. Under the agreement, the vendor will accept animals brought by police through a separate entrance and charge $22 per day for boarding. \"This is not for the public, and this is only for dogs,\" Scott, a city staff member, said. \"It ... could get pricey for us. It's $22 a day.\"

Why it matters: Staff and councilors warned that costs could grow if owners do not reclaim animals or refuse to pay boarding fees. Council members discussed options including pursuing a regional shelter district with the county, licensing or registration programs, and possible privatized services. Staff described the contract as a short-term, one-year fix while conversations continue with county officials and neighboring cities.

Key points from the discussion: Mr. Barnhill told the council that Brigham City has indicated it will no longer provide animal shelter services for non-residents, prompting the need for a local agreement. Staff said the proposed Willard vendor will keep animals in a separate area because the vaccination history of incoming animals is unknown. Scott noted that the city ordinance requires a dog that bites a person to be quarantined for 10 days, and a different staff member said the statutory holding period for unclaimed animals may be 30 days, increasing potential shelter costs. Council member Blake Osler asked whether a registration or deposit program might offset the expense; councilors also discussed enforcement and whether regional cooperation could create economies of scale.

Vote and next steps: The council adopted the agreement by roll call after a motion by a council member on the floor and a second; Council member Young, Council member Walker, Council member Osler and Council member Tueller voted yes and the meeting record shows the motion passed unanimously. Staff said the county is aware of the regional sheltering problem and that county representatives have reached out; staff and councilors agreed to pursue discussions with the county and neighboring cities to find a longer-term solution.

The resolution and contract cover only police-initiated boarding (not public intake) and are intended as a temporary measure while a regional approach is explored.","mediaType","Audio","parentTitle","Perry City Council Meeting - CCM 07102025_Recording Zoom","oneSentenceSummary","The Perry City Council on July 10 approved Resolution 2025-16, a one-year contract allowing the Perry Police Department to board dogs overnight at a Willard pet establishment at $22 per day after Brigham City ceased sheltering non-resident animals. Staff and councilors discussed quarantine, holding periods and the need for a regional solution.","taxTitle","Perry, Box Elder County, Utah","taxId",68994,"location","Utah","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":49,"_50":81,"_52":-5,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":82,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":83,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72},6655676,"Perry council approves budget amendment to fund preparatory work for mountain bike park",643,419000,1062000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5378166-cb13e4690804fbb9dc9f33424e6a70df&start=419&end=1062","/articles/6655676/Utah/Perry-council-approves-budget-amendment-to-fund-preparatory-work-for-mountain-bike-park","Perry — The Perry City Council on July 10 approved Resolution 2025-15 amending the fiscal year 2025–26 budget to move restricted water-impact-fee revenue into projects that include preparatory work for the planned mountain bike park.

City staff said the amendment uses existing restricted water funds rather than general revenues and will pay for erosion correction, connections for stormwater pipes and construction of a base to collect overflow water before trails work begins. \"These are funds we already have. They're restricted water funds, because this project is impact fee eligible,\" Mr. Barnhill, a city staff member, told the council during the discussion.

Why it matters: Council members said the amendment enables scheduled contractor work on the mountain bike trails to proceed in the spring while a preparatory project addressing erosion and stormwater is planned for the coming fall and summer. Councilors pressed staff for follow-up information on how the amendment will affect the remaining balance in the impact-fee fund; staff said they would provide that follow-up after the meeting.

Details: Mr. Barnhill described the mountain bike project as split into two efforts — trail construction and a preparatory scope to correct an erosion problem tied to an overflow pipe and to connect stormwater pipes. He said the preparatory work was not included in the current budget but can be funded with the restricted water-impact-fee funds. A council member also identified typographical errors in the proposed resolution; the motion approving the amendment incorporated corrections.

Process and next steps: The council adopted the resolution by roll-call vote after a motion was made and seconded; Council members who responded in the roll call — Council member Young, Council member Walker, Council member Osler and Council member Tueller — voted yes and the mayor declared the vote unanimous. The council also tabled the city's annual water conservation plan at the start of the meeting after staff said the state is still reviewing the plan and will provide feedback before the city finalizes and submits it.

The council directed staff to provide follow-up information on the impact-fee fund balance and other budget specifics tied to the mountain bike park work; staff also said they are lining up the contractor for the trails portion of the project.","The Perry City Council on July 10 approved Resolution 2025-15, moving restricted water-impact-fee funds into the FY2025–26 budget to pay for erosion control and stormwater work associated with a planned mountain bike park. The city tabled its annual water conservation plan at the start of the meeting while it awaits state review.","actionData","errors"]

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Perry council approves one-year animal shelter agreement; staff warn boarding could be costly if owners do not reclaim animals

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