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Weatherford council approves new interlocal agreement with Parker County for animal-shelter fees

Weatherford City Council · August 26, 2025
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Council authorized the city manager to enter an updated interlocal agreement with Parker County that ties the county's annual payment to prior-year animal intake, includes a three-year step-up to a higher fee schedule and is intended to fund shelter renovations and two new shelter positions.

The Weatherford City Council on Aug. 26 authorized the city manager to enter an updated interlocal agreement (ILA) with Parker County that changes how the county pays for animal-sheltering services.

"Parker County pays us $729,000 a year for animal sheltering services," City staffer Eric Schumer said, noting the county accounts for about 70% of the shelter’s intake. Under the proposed ILA the county’s annual fee…

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