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City scales animal‑shelter plan down: staff says renovations can replace prior $15M teardown plan for roughly $3.2M–$3.4M

Weatherford City Council · April 3, 2026
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Summary

After re-evaluating a previously proposed $15M demolition and rebuild, staff outlined a phased remodel of the animal shelter with recent front‑building renovations complete and an anticipated total project cost of roughly $3.2M, plus site improvements and new holding buildings.

Staff updated council on progress at the municipal animal shelter and presented a revised scope that reduces the earlier $15 million demolition estimate in favor of phased rehabilitation.

Eric (S8) said front holding buildings (A–E) have been modernized with new kennels, epoxy floors, FRP wall paneling, improved HVAC, plumbing, dog‑wash sinks, a…

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