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Kennel pod estimate doubles; staff negotiating with Nichols and Fries
Shelter Advisory Committee · April 17, 2026
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Summary
Committee heard that a 2025 estimate for kennel pods was $400,000 but a vendor bid from Nichols and Fries came in at $800,000. Staff are negotiating and will report back to council, with a decision targeted by the following council meeting.
The committee received an update that the kennel pod project estimate has increased significantly since the 2025 presentation.
Animal Services Manager Amanda Wedel said the 2025 estimate for permits, testing and fees was $400,000, but a proposal from the firm Nichols and Fries…
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