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Columbia council advances budget on first reading with added funds for Murray Alliance and animal shelter
Summary
The City of Columbia approved the fiscal 2025–26 appropriation ordinance on first consideration and agreed to increase annual funding for Murray Alliance and the county animal shelter; second reading and public hearing set for June 12, 2025.
The City of Columbia approved the fiscal year 2025–26 appropriation ordinance on first consideration Monday and attached two immediate funding amendments: boosting Murray Alliance annual support from $100,000 to $140,000 and increasing the city’s contribution for Murray County Animal Services to $242,000.
The action came after several public comments urging greater municipal support for the county-run animal shelter and a council discussion about regional partnerships. Mayor Charles M. Mulder moved the motion to approve the budget ordinance on first consideration subject to those two amendments; the motion was seconded and passed.
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