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County and shelter negotiate large contract increase; commissioners direct continued talks
Summary
Charlotte County staff outlined a proposal from the Welfare League that would raise monthly payments and add overage fees and capacity limits; commissioners directed staff to continue negotiations and seek contract terms that protect sheltering obligations and clarify overage liability.
Brian Jones, division manager for Charlotte County Animal Control, briefed the board on the county’s long‑standing contract with the local nonprofit shelter and a formal revision request submitted Sept. 22. Jones said Animal Control’s FY budget is about $1.4 million, the division has nine full‑time staff, and it averages roughly 2,200 impounds and 10,000 calls and follow‑ups annually.
Jones summarized the current agreement terms (monthly county payment with a 3% annual increase, standard holding…
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