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Animal Shelter presentation highlights levy-funded staffing and aims to sustain a 90% save rate
Summary
Animal Shelter Manager Laura Jansen presented plans to use increased levy proceeds to add staff, improve veterinary access and pursue facility upgrades; the committee approved 3.95 levy-funded FTEs for FY2026-27.
Laura Jansen, Animal Shelter Manager, told the Budget Committee that levy proceeds enable staffing stabilization and capital planning for the Animal Shelter, which handles law-enforcement impounds, dangerous-dog proceedings, quarantines, owner surrenders and adoption/reunification services.
Jansens slides documented annual intake volumes, a multi-year euthanasia vs. save-rate chart and the shelters funding mix (levy funds, dog licensing, shelter fees and donations). She said levy funding would support nearly four full-time equivalent positions (3.95 FTE), expand access to veterinary care, increase outreach and pursue facility upgrades to meet care standards and capacity needs.
The committee approved the motion to add 3.95 FTE and increase authorized expenditures by $561,000 in the Animal Shelter and Control Fund; the motion was seconded by Dorothy Yetter and carried 6-0.
Jansen told the committee the FY27 priorities are improved animal-care staffing, reinstated outreach programs, expanded volunteer engagement and planning for in-house spay/neuter capability.
The Budget Officer will reflect the approved levy-funded positions and the increased Animal Shelter budget in the adopted FY2026-27 budget.
