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Carthage officials say Humane Society will terminate contract; city seeks agreement as costs rise
Summary
Mayor Alan Snow told the council that the Carthage Humane Society has given notice it will terminate the city contract in two weeks; the group would charge $225 per animal afterward and city officials said they are negotiating funding and seeking clarity on whether the humane society will continue operations.
Mayor Alan Snow told the council Jan. 14 that the Carthage Humane Society notified the city it would terminate its contract effective about two weeks after the prior Monday and that continued animal intake would be available but at a $225-per-animal charge.
Why it matters: The humane society provides animal intake and care services the city relies on; termination of the contract or a decision to operate only at a per-animal charge could change the city’s animal-control costs and service arrangements.
What council heard
Mayor Alan Snow said the termination notice was “a surprise to all of us” and that the city has offered to negotiate increased funding and a revised contract. “We are open to increasing our funding on the city side, but we need to have definite resolution from them if they're gonna continue operating or not,” he said.
City staff and council members said they are in active talks with the humane society board to clarify whether it will continue operating, and stressed the need to reach a firm agreement quickly because the society’s notice included a near-term termination date. The mayor asked for continued discussions and a definitive response from the humane society.
Ending: Council members and staff said they will continue negotiations and report back when details are finalized; no formal budget action was taken at the Jan. 14 meeting.
