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Crockett staff outline lower‑cost plan to repurpose building for animal shelter; seeks ARPA funds
Summary
City staff presented a plan to convert an existing facility with clinical rooms into an animal shelter rather than build a new $1.2–$1.4 million facility; initial renovation work (flooring, paint, ceiling tile replacement and slab repair) was estimated at up to $20,000 and staff asked to pursue quotes and consider ARPA funds and vetted fundraisers.
City staff told the council that prior engineering estimates for a purpose‑built animal shelter ranged from roughly $1.2 million to $1.4 million and that the city could not afford that without increasing taxes. Instead, staff said an opportunity arose to purchase an existing building with clinical rooms that could meet program needs after targeted renovations.
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