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City council approves 2025 animal-shelter contract with Blue Mountain Humane Society; contract raises city's minimum payment
Summary
The Walla Walla City Council on Jan. 8 unanimously approved a one-year contract with Blue Mountain Humane Society for animal shelter services in 2025, setting a city payment of about $67,450 tied to an estimated 190 city-managed animal drop-offs.
The Walla Walla City Council on Jan. 8 unanimously approved Resolution 2025-002, authorizing the city manager to enter into a one-year contract with Blue Mountain Humane Society for animal shelter services in 2025. Council members voted to approve the contract after a staff presentation that described changes to cost structure and who may deliver animals covered under the city's payment agreement.
Deputy City Manager Preston Fredericksen outlined the contract terms, saying the schedule ties a per-drop-off rate to an estimated 190 animal drop-offs by city animal-control officers and sets a total minimum payment of approximately $67,450 for 2025. "There's an estimated amount of ... 190 drop offs ... and that that dollar amount is given a per drop off amount with a…
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