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Public pushes for animal control shelter and ordinance; staff estimates near $600,000 to build pound, work session set
Summary
A public commenter urged a dog pound and an animal control ordinance; staff and the county attorney said drafting an ordinance and putting a shelter in place will require public hearings, permitting and significant funding — roughly "a little less than $600,000" was cited as a starting estimate. The board scheduled a work session to craft a draft ordinance.
A resident told the board the county needs to address stray animals and urged creation of a dog pound and an ordinance to regulate animals. “I was informed we have to have a dog pound before we can have an ordinance,” the commenter said and provided suggested county‑owned locations.
Staff and the county attorney explained options: short‑term arrangements with neighboring counties to house animals, a model ordinance from Pike County to adapt, and a caution that establishing a…
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