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Mt. Vernon extends animal control agreement with Jefferson County
Summary
Council approved Ordinance #2023-15 to extend the joint Animal Control Agreement between Jefferson County and the City of Mt. Vernon, continuing the county-operated Jefferson County Animal Shelter's service for the city and county.
The Mt. Vernon City Council on March 20 approved Ordinance #2023-15 to extend the Animal Control Agreement between Jefferson County and the City of Mt. Vernon.
City Manager Mary Ellen Bechtel explained the proposed agreement would continue the joint arrangement under which Jefferson County maintains and operates the Jefferson County Animal Shelter to serve both the city and county. Council Member Ray Botch moved to approve Ordinance #2023-15; Council Member Donte Moore seconded. The motion passed with yeas recorded as Botch, Gliosci, Moore and Young; Mayor John Lewis was absent.
The minutes record continuation of the agreement but do not include specific term dates, funding changes, or operational amendments. The ordinance was approved as presented; any further implementation details or staff directives were not recorded in the meeting minutes.
