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Independence officials outline $3 million plan to buy regional animal shelter ahead of April bond vote
Summary
City staff told the City Council at a Jan. study session that a $3 million portion of an upcoming general obligation bond question would purchase the county-built regional animal shelter so the city can marry the building to city-owned land and take control of ongoing repairs and operations.
The Independence City Council discussed plans on Jan. 27, 2025, to ask voters to approve approximately $3 million as part of a general obligation bond question to purchase the regional animal shelter building from Jackson County.
City Manager (speaking to the council) said on the study-session dais that “on April 8, Independence voters will have an opportunity to vote on 3 general obligation bond questions,” and that one portion would be used to purchase the shelter building so the city could own the structure on land it already owns.
The shelter is roughly 30,000 square feet and currently holds about 100 dogs and 100 cats, Christina Heinen, director of Health and Animal Services, told the council. Heinen described the facility’s features — a veterinary clinic with surgical space, six enclosed play yards and two on-site laundry facilities — and the operations…
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