McPaw asks McCall for higher annual contract, council signals intent to add modest increase while deferring final decision

Courtney (last name not specified), Executive Director of McPaw animal shelter, told the McCall City Council during its budget work session that the shelter seeks a higher annual contract and the ability to plan on a multi‑year agreement. McPaw requested a $50,000 annual city contract with a proposed 3% annual increase if the council adopted a three‑year contract; city staff and council discussed legal limits on multi‑year commitments under Idaho practice and the need for a non‑appropriation clause.

Courtney summarized the shelter's service levels and finances: McPaw reported serving about 707 animals last year across adoptions, return‑to‑owner, community clinic, trap‑neuter‑release and emergency sheltering. The shelter said its cost of care per animal rose nearly 80% over three years to roughly $44 per day (calculated from shelter operating costs, length of stay…