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Council approves Animal Arts design contract for proposed animal shelter; funding gap remains
Summary
Council authorized an updated design contract with Animal Arts for final plans of a proposed animal shelter at a cost not to exceed $126,710; councilors and staff said the approval covers design only and an estimated construction funding gap of about $800,000 remains to be closed via capital campaign and other sources.
The Common Council approved an updated design contract with Animal Arts for final design of a proposed animal shelter building, with a not‑to‑exceed design fee of $126,710.
Public Works Director Goetzmann presented the item and councilors noted that approval of the design contract does not guarantee construction; Councilor Pensey asked, “By approving this, that's still not an indication that it's gonna be constructed. We still need to find that $800,000 gap. Correct?” Staff and councilors confirmed the design contract is separate from fundraising and construction decisions and that the capital campaign is underway to fill the estimated $800,000 deficit.
Council and staff described a review process for plans that will include Public Works, the design committee formed for the project, animal care specialists and periodic committee reviews. Goetzmann said prior design work had already cost the city roughly in the mid‑$70,000s and this new contract will be a fresh, complete contract for the revised site and floor plan; the $126,710 does not include prior design expenditures.
Councilors expressed support for moving ahead with final design work while continuing capital campaign efforts. The council approved the contract by voice vote.
