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Council pauses on county's animal-shelter feasibility study request, refers to advisory board

5777279 · September 16, 2025
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Summary

Caldwell County asked Lockhart to split an hourly not-to-exceed $162,288 feasibility study for an expanded or new animal shelter. Broadus & Associates presented the scope; council asked staff to refer the matter to the Bridal Shelter Advisory Board for recommendation before committing funds.

Caldwell County asked the City of Lockhart to share the cost of a feasibility study proposed by Broadus & Associates to evaluate options to expand the joint animal shelter or build a new facility.

Broadus & Associates presented an hourly not-to-exceed proposal of $162,288 to be completed in three phases over six months: data gathering (staff interviews and steering committee workshops), development of feasibility options (expand on-site, satellite sites, partnerships or new facility), and preparation of a final report with recommendations. Broadus representatives said the figure was a not-to-exceed estimate and that prior…

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