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Humane society presents 2024 statistics and $202,640.36 personnel request; commissioners press for closer communication and an MOU review
Summary
Fayette County Humane Society representatives reported last year’s adoptions and expenses, presented a personnel budget request, and commissioners discussed the organization’s MOU with the county and greater transparency on operational issues.
Representatives of the Fayette County Humane Society presented annual statistics and a personnel budget request during the commission meeting on March 1.
A humane society representative (identified in the meeting as Fallon) reported 286 adoptions and 45 reclaims during the previous year and said total receipts for adoptions and reclaims were $9,165.18. Fallon said the shelter’s annual expenses (including veterinary and office supplies) totaled $49,671.14 and that donations for the year were $40,935.23. The humane society said 306 animals were placed with rescues during the period and that as of the meeting the shelter had about 21 dogs and five cats in its care.
On the budget, the humane society requested $202,640.36 for salaries and wages; the presenter said that figure covered straight salary only and did not include bonuses or leave. Commissioners did not vote on funding at the meeting but used the presentation to press for closer operational communication between the shelter and county administration, to ask the shelter to report urgent facility issues to county staff first (so the county can respond) and to review the organization’s memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the county.
Commissioners said they would review the MOU, follow up with the humane society and likely invite the organization back for further discussion, including a possible evening meeting to allow full board participation. The commission also asked the humane society to work through county administration on urgent facility matters (for example, water outages), noting the county owns the building and can assist with repairs when notified promptly.
No formal vote on the salary request occurred at the meeting; commissioners signaled support for working with the shelter but requested additional documentation and clarified the distinct roles of the commission (funding/oversight) and the humane society board (operations).
