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Boone County Animal Services reports $25,000 donation earmarked for facility improvements; plans municipal services revenue line
Summary
Animal Services told the committee it received a $25,000 donation designated for facility improvements and has added a projected municipal services revenue line as the county negotiates intergovernmental contracts.
Boone County Animal Services reported a roughly level FY2026 budget from the prior year and highlighted two items: a $25,000 donor gift restricted for facility improvements, and a new municipal services revenue line budgeting $10,000 pending agreements with local municipalities.
The department said the $25,000 gift is restricted by the donor to facility projects; staff suggested tree replacement and other facility improvements as likely uses. Separately, Animal Services is negotiating municipal service contracts for services beyond statutory requirements; the state's attorney is working on contract language, and the department budgeted $10,000 as a placeholder for anticipated revenue.
Operational notes: Animal Services said employee wages were held at last year’s levels in the budget but that ongoing contract negotiations may change wage assumptions. The department also reported receiving a new van and working on outfitting it for service.
Ending: No formal action was taken; staff will return with finalized municipal service agreement language and information about the vendor agreements and facility improvement plans.
