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New resident asks council for animal-shelter update; city says no contract and building a shelter remains a possibility
Summary
A new resident asked about the status of Augusta’s animal shelter; city staff said the previous contract ended, the city has not secured a replacement shelter and building a city-owned shelter is a possible option to be discussed in next year’s budget meetings beginning in May.
Adrienne Heffner, a resident who recently moved to Augusta, asked the City Council on Dec. 1 for an update on plans for an animal shelter and what needs to happen to move the issue forward.
"Just kinda curious what is the update for the animal shelter? Any plans, updates?" Heffner asked, adding she did not know if the…
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