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City manager says Humane Educational Society seeks significant fee increase; staff to seek phased approach
Summary
City Manager Johnson told commissioners the Humane Educational Society (HES) wants a substantial fee increase after raising fees only once in 15 years; Johnson said HES's expenses exceed revenue and that municipalities want more accountability, and he plans to negotiate a phased-in increase.
City Manager Johnson informed the Board at the March 10 workshop that the Humane Educational Society (HES), which serves the municipalities that use its services, is seeking a significant fee increase. Johnson said HES has increased its fee only once in the last 15 years and that current expenses exceed revenue, prompting municipalities to request greater accountability from the organization.
Johnson said he plans to meet with HES and negotiate a phased-in approach to any increase and that he will keep the Board updated on the progress. The presentation did not include proposed dollar amounts or a schedule; Johnson framed the negotiation as an effort to balance HES financial stability with municipal budgetary constraints.
No formal action or vote was taken at the workshop; the Board received the update and directed staff to pursue negotiations and report back with options and timelines.
