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Residents and volunteers press Collier County for transparency on $6 million animal services renovation
Summary
Multiple speakers at the Collier County commission meeting raised concerns about safety hazards, staffing, contractor changes and transparency in the $6 million Domestic Animal Services renovation project and urged the county to provide project scope, schedule and oversight details.
Multiple callers at Tuesday's Collier County meeting urged the commission to provide clearer oversight and public information about a $6 million renovation project at the county's Domestic Animal Services (DAS) facility, citing volunteer and advisory-board concerns about safety, contractor changes and project communication.
Speakers said volunteers and DAS advisory-board members reported a dangerous gas leak, lack of evacuation planning for animals during hurricanes, three months without hot water affecting sanitation, and nonfunctional essential equipment. Several urged re-engaging an outside architecture firm with animal-facility experience.
"I respectfully urge you to reconsider reengaging ADG…
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