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Davis County chair urges pause on planned animal shelter, cites budget shortfall and seismic risks
Summary
Chair John Crofts urged the Commission to “put the project on ice,” saying a feasibility study estimated a $20 million facility while the County budgeted $16.5 million and the proposed site lies near seismic hazards; no motion was made and the project remains active.
At the March 24 Davis County Commission meeting, Commission Chair John Crofts urged colleagues to pause work on the planned county animal shelter, saying the project’s budget and chosen site raise both fiscal and safety concerns. Crofts said a feasibility study indicated about $20 million would be required for an optimal facility but that the County has budgeted $16.5 million, and he warned that the funding gap could push contractors toward lower-cost materials that would not hold up over time.
“Because the shovel is not yet in the…
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