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Montclair Council Votes to Join Animal Resource Center JPA, Commits $2M Upfront
Summary
The Montclair City Council approved joining the Animal Resource Center (ARC) joint powers authority, authorizing a $2 million upfront capital allocation and financing the remainder of the city's $4.3 million share over a multiyear schedule; council also appointed a primary and alternate representative to the ARC board.
Montclair — The City Council voted to approve Agreement No. 25-10 to join the Animal Resource Center (ARC) joint powers authority and committed an initial $2 million payment toward the city's estimated $4.3 million capital share.
Staff told the council ARC would provide animal-control, sheltering and canvassing services and is planning approximately $43 million in permanent facilities. City staff proposed paying $2 million from lease-revenue bond funds and financing the remaining $2.3 million over a 10-year schedule, with the option to extend payback to 15–20 years if additional agencies seek longer amortization.
Supporters said the JPA would give cities more direct control over…
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