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Council advances Humane Society MOU to regular meeting after lengthy animal‑control debate
Summary
Council heard a proposal from Police Chief Kevin Jurian for a one‑year MOU/contract with the Humane Society to handle severe animal‑welfare cases, debated scope and costs (city budget $60,000; proposed contract $48,000 for 160 dogs; $12,000 buffer), and voted unanimously to forward the cleaned‑up agreement to a regular council meeting and designate a liaison.
Police Chief Kevin Jurian told the committee he negotiated a proposed hybrid agreement with the local Humane Society and described it as a trial to give police more options for handling serious animal cases. ‘‘We come up with a hybrid situation, a deal that we could check it out for a year, see how it goes,’’ Jurian said, adding that the Humane Society board reviewed and returned a proposed MOU.
Council members pressed for financial and operational clarity. Councilor Currence said the city has $60,000 in animal control funds and that the proposed contract covers $48,000 for up to 160 eligible dogs (bite, abuse, neglect and seizure cases), leaving about $12,000 for additional costs such as veterinary care or hoarding situations. Currence urged strict reporting so the city can be reimbursed when owners reclaim…
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