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Council reviews up to $40,000 plan to upgrade North Augusta animal shelter kennels
Summary
City staff presented Resolution 2026-27 proposing up to $40,000 in capital projects funds for three animal-shelter upgrades — trench drains in kennels, expanded exterior runs, and a separate puppy area — and council discussed drainage details but took no vote at the study session.
Mayor Castle and city staff reviewed Resolution 2026-27, which would authorize improvements to the North Augusta animal-control shelter using up to $40,000 from the capital projects fund.
City Administrator Jim Clifford introduced the item and Public Safety Chief Johnson described three specific projects the funds would cover: additional trench drains inside kennels, expanded exterior runs so more than one dog can be outside safely, and a separate exterior space for puppies with a shelter cover. "The first 1 is 2 additional drain additional drains inside the kennels ... to help reduce the cross contamination between animals and improve efficiency and cleaning to make it a faster process," Chief Johnson said.
Chief Johnson said the new exterior runs will reduce time animals spend in single runs and the dedicated puppy area will keep very young animals separate while they receive care. Council members pressed staff on site details: one councillor asked that contractors ensure drainage carries water away from an entrance recess where flushed water has previously bubbled up, to avoid continued cross-contamination at the door. Chief Johnson acknowledged the concern and agreed to that work.
No formal motion or vote was recorded during the study session. The resolution was presented for council consideration; staff indicated the funding source would be the capital projects fund and the amount before council was ‘‘not to exceed $40,000.’’ The item was expected to appear on the forthcoming council packet for formal action.
