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Council authorizes negotiations for York County animal services facility design; members debate budget targets

York County Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized staff to interview shortlisted architectural firms and negotiate a design contract for a proposed ~30,000 sq ft animal services facility, with members debating construction and development budget targets (discussed ranges: ~$12.5M to $16M).

York County Council authorized staff on Jan. 1 to proceed with interviews and negotiations for architectural and engineering design services for a proposed animal services facility after hearing a project update from Jim Britton and county staff.

Britton told council the county’s RFQ drew 13 architectural proposals and that staff shortlisted four firms for interviews and contract negotiations. He described…

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