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Mayor says shelter replacement funding remains allocated; 100% design expected in September
Summary
Mayor Hopkins told the Animal Control Commission that the animal shelter replacement project remains funded, the 95% design was returned in April and 100% design is expected in early–mid September; an $8.5 million DCIP grant application is pending and additive alternatives were listed if bids come in under budget.
Mayor Hopkins told the Animal Control Commission on Aug. 4 that funding for the borough’s animal shelter replacement project remains allocated and the project is proceeding toward final design and potential grant awards.
"The assembly put aside the initial $17 million several years ago," Hopkins said, explaining that budget movements had placed $16 million in program funds and that the project is in the KIPP (Capital Improvement Program) list for the current window. Hopkins said the design team returned a 95% package in April and the borough expects a 100% design in early to mid-September, a milestone needed to decide whether to proceed.
Hopkins also said the borough applied to the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) for an $8.5 million grant to reduce project costs in partnership with nearby military bases that sometimes need sheltering or animal-control support; he said grant award decisions were expected around Sept. 18.
Staff and the design team identified a few changes after community hearings, notably adjustments to parking-lot power and efficiency. If bids come in under budget, Hopkins listed additive alternatives in priority order: six additional kennel spaces (convertible to 12 when needed), a sally port for secure interior transfers, a humidifier and higher-grade finishes such as stainless counters and more durable flooring.
Hopkins said intergovernmental service agreements with Fort Wainwright and Eielson to clarify military-related animal-control needs are in process and that the borough will monitor demand and potential reimbursement arrangements from the bases.
What happens next: The commission will receive the 100% design and staff will report back on the KIPP scheduling and any grant awards; the borough assembly will make final funding decisions.
