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Columbus Council approves three‑year contract with PAWS Humane to run animal control; transition to begin Feb. 1
Summary
Columbus Council voted Jan. 7 to authorize a contract with PAWS Humane to operate municipal animal shelter and field services, with a contract value of roughly $3.3 million per year and a three‑year term (two‑year option). PAWS will take operational control no later than Feb. 1 with a 30–90 day transition period.
The Columbus City Council voted Jan. 7 to contract with PAWS Humane (also referred to in the meeting as "Paul's Humane") to operate animal sheltering and field services for the consolidated government.
Councilors approved a management agreement negotiated by city staff and PAWS’ representatives. The contract lists an annual service budget request from PAWS in the neighborhood of $3.29–3.30 million (the parties discussed $3,292,536 and rounds to $3.3 million during the meeting). The agreement is written for a three‑year term with an option to extend for two additional years and includes capital and operating items PAWS identified as necessary to meet industry standards.
Key terms and services in the approved draft include:
- Facility and operations: PAWS will manage day‑to‑day shelter operations and field services in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The city will lease the shelter…
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