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Council approves Animal Society contract 5-4 after debate over per-animal fees; staff directed to seek parity with Pet Helpers
Summary
After argument about per-animal costs and capacity, Charleston County council approved a contract with the Animal Society by a 5-4 vote and then directed staff to compare and negotiate with Pet Helpers for more comparable pricing.
Charleston County council approved a new contract with the Animal Society to provide animal-control and shelter services for unincorporated county areas after extended debate about per-animal costs and provider capacity. The motion passed on a roll-call vote, five in favor and four opposed.
Discussion focused on unit costs. Council members compared per-animal charges among regional providers and expressed concern the Animal…
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