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Council approves $384,095 animal-control payment to Sangamon County after aldermen press for contract accountability
Summary
The council approved an intergovernmental agreement payment to Sangamon County for animal-control services, but aldermen pressed county and city staff for answers about service quality, bidding and the expired contract.
The Springfield City Council voted 10-0 May 20 to authorize up to $384,095 to Sangamon County for animal-control services covering March 1, 2024, through Feb. 28, 2025.
Aldermen pressed city staff and asked the county to appear before the council to answer questions about service levels, whether the county contract should be bid competitively, and staffing. Alderman Williams said residents in his ward report inconsistent service and asked why county representatives were not present to answer questions; he urged the council to require the…
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