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Council discusses West Valley Humane Society workshop and shelter funding concerns
Summary
Council members flagged a recent workshop on the West Valley Humane Society contract and expressed concern about a roughly $540,000 funding need to keep the shelter operating; staff said pet-license revenue in the police fund partially offsets shelter costs and city attorney review is underway.
Council members discussed the West Valley Humane Society contract during and after a workshop held earlier on May 19 and raised questions about shelter funding and operational responsibilities across the region.
The mayor noted the council had conducted a workshop on the West Valley Humane Society contract before the regular meeting. Later in the council comments, Councilor Williams said a recent briefing indicated the city might face a $540,000 expense to keep the local…
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