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Fayette County approves Animal Shelter Phase II plans, reallocates $1.2M in SPLOST funds
Summary
The Fayette County Board approved updated Animal Shelter Phase II plans and reallocated $1.2 million of 2023 SPLOST funds to cover expanded project costs, amid public concern about a proposed livestock barn and kennel configurations.
Fayette County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 13 approved updated plans for the county’s Animal Shelter Phase II and voted to reallocate $1.2 million from the 2023 SPLOST (R23AF) to fund the expanded conceptual master plan.
Animal Shelter Director Tracy Thompson told the Board the Phase II concept includes 24 new kennels, a livestock barn, walking trails, pavilions and landscaping; the proposal also recommends software to track animal intake and medical history. “Open-air ventilation, the outdoor/indoor kennels along with the kennel size all contribute to happier and healthier animals,” Thompson said, adding that improved…
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