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City staff identify former daycare at 2715 Dayton Ave. as preferred animal-shelter relocation candidate; project estimate ~$4.45M

2496948 · January 14, 2025
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Summary

City staff and consultants have identified 2715 Dayton Avenue (former Eagles Loft daycare) as a feasible site for a relocated Ames animal shelter, estimated at about $4.45 million including land, renovation and design; council to consider prompt decision in early February to meet option deadlines.

City staff presented an update on the animal shelter relocation project and a recommended candidate site: the former Eagles Loft daycare at 2715 Dayton Avenue. Staff said the building — approximately 12,600 square feet with a basement and existing plumbing, kitchen and laundry facilities — appears well suited for conversion with relatively modest adaptation compared with building a new purpose-built shelter.

Staff presented an early project budget estimate of about $4.455…

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