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Commission authorizes two-year animal-control contract with Humane Society of Dickson County
Summary
The Dickson County Commission voted 11–1 to authorize a two-year contract with the Humane Society of Dickson County to provide animal control services at $125,000 annually plus up to $15,000 for spay/neuter costs.
The Dickson County Commission on April 17 authorized a two-year contract with the Humane Society of Dickson County to provide animal control services, approving an annual payment of $125,000 and up to $15,000 more for spay and neuter costs.
Commissioner Mike Petty moved to authorize the agreement and Commissioner Stacey Batey seconded. The motion passed 11–1; Commissioner Becky Spicer cast the lone Nay vote. The resolution was filed as 04-2023-01.
Under the measure the Humane Society would provide care, housing, treatment and adoption services for animals on behalf of the county. The proposed initial term of the agreement is two years. The agenda text lists the $125,000 annual fee and up to $15,000 annually earmarked for spay and neuter services; the commission did not discuss further implementation details in the minutes.
The resolution does not specify which county department will administer the contract or the timetable for execution; county staff will need to finalize the agreement language and operational specifics after the commission’s authorization.
The commission moved on to other business following the vote and adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
