Richmond authorizes interlocal agreement to cover 25% of county animal shelter operating costs
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Summary
The commission approved an interlocal agreement to contribute 25% of the Madison County Animal Shelter operating budget (about $141,475 this year per city staff), retroactive on execution and automatically renewing July 1 annually unless terminated by either party.
The City of Richmond Board of Commissioners authorized an interlocal agreement with Madison County Fiscal Court to cover 25% of operating costs for the Madison County Animal Shelter for fiscal years 2026–27, with automatic annual renewal each July 1 unless either party terminates with 30 days' written notice.
City Attorney introduced the interlocal agreement and explained the rationale: the county shelter provides animal control, sheltering and adoption services for the region. During discussion the City Manager said 25% of the shelter's operating cost would be approximately $141,475 for the current budget year and identified a total shelter budget in the $565,000 range.
Commissioners asked for documentation on the shelter budget and agreed the city should receive regular reports; the City Manager said monthly pickup/admittance statistics and an annual report are already provided and that those documents could be included in future commission packets.
The order was moved, seconded and adopted by unanimous roll call. The agreement is retroactive to the execution date and is intended to ensure continued animal care and county‑run shelter operations that serve Richmond residents.
What’s next: City staff will provide requested budget and monthly shelter statistics to commissioners as part of forthcoming packets and the administration will execute the interlocal agreement.
