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Board authorizes $25,000 feasibility study for animal-shelter fundraising, pauses on larger contract

Orange County Board of Supervisors · May 12, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a $25,000 feasibility study with Convergent Nonprofit Solutions for a new animal shelter fundraising campaign and directed staff to return with study results before committing to a larger $175,000 fundraising contract; supervisors debated fee structure and fundraising targets ($1M–$2M).

The board on July 11 approved payment of $25,000 for a feasibility study to determine fundraising potential for an enhanced animal-shelter facility and directed county staff to return with results before authorizing the remainder of a proposed fundraising contract.

Dylan Wright of OC Community Resources explained the two-phase contract: an initial feasibility study to test whether county and private partners can support a campaign aiming for…

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