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Council approves midyear funding to add staff and upgrade animal shelter facilities; debate over kennel, AC and service‑yard costs
Summary
The City Council on June 10 approved a midyear budget adjustment that adds staff and funds multiple upgrades at the municipal animal shelter, including a new cremation unit, a pilot climate‑control upgrade in a kennel/administration building and a major rebuild of the shelter’s service yard and vehicle wash area.
The City Council approved a midyear budget adjustment on June 10 that includes a substantial package of funding for Animal Care and Adoption Services: three new staff positions to support operations and outreach, replacement of the crematorium, and multiple facility upgrades including a rebuild of the shelter’s outdoor service yard and a climate‑control upgrade for a kennel/administration building.
Assistant City Manager Heather Halberds and interim Public Health Director Dante Gonzalez presented the item and explained components of the package. Staff said the package was funded with identified budget savings and one‑time funds. The project list includes: construction and sanitary/drainage work on a service yard and vehicle…
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