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Committee OKs animal shelter equipment purchases, millage funding and renewal of city supplemental contract

Chippewa County Board of Commissioners Finance, Claims & Accounts Committee · March 1, 2026

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Summary

The committee waived purchasing policy and authorized surgical‑suite equipment and a Nine Unit Cat Stax for the county animal shelter using millage funds, and renewed a supplemental animal control services contract with the City of Sault Ste. Marie for $1,300/month covering 2025–2026.

Chippewa County commissioners on Feb. 11 approved equipment purchases for the county animal shelter and renewed a longstanding supplemental animal control contract with the City of Sault Ste. Marie.

Shelter staff requested purchases to outfit an in‑house surgical suite included in recent renovations. The list provided to the committee included a surgery table, autoclave, anesthetic machine with vaporizer, surgical warming mat and ceiling‑mounted surgical light; recovery kennels and delivery/installation were included in an estimated subtotal of $12,175 if items are available. An additional set of smaller items (mayo stand, ultrasonic cleaner, surgery packs and a controlled‑substance lock box) was listed at $2,550 to be purchased when available. The committee voted to waive the county purchasing policy and approve these purchases from millage funds.

The committee also approved purchase of a Nine Unit Cat Stax (indoor cat enclosure) at $4,570 to replace rusted units that cannot be cleaned properly; minutes note the Shelter Manager believes repairs might be possible but the enclosure replacement was authorized.

Separately, the committee authorized renewal of the Supplemental Animal Control Services contract with the City of Sault Ste. Marie covering Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2026, at a monthly flat fee of $1,300. The County’s approval follows earlier approval by the City. All motions passed on voice votes.