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County staff explain rising dead‑animal disposal costs and planned renovation of former TCAT building
Summary
Commissioners were told the county's dead‑animal removal costs rose after a state supplement ended; South Central agencies will administer a new arrangement and farmers will be billed directly. Separately, $2 million in capital outlay will fund renovation of the old TCAT building for educational/central‑office use.
Commissioners asked about two operational items with budgetary impacts: dead‑animal disposal and a capital outlay for the former TCAT facility.
On carcass disposal, commissioners learned South Central agencies originally negotiated a group rate with a vendor (previously Appertine); after the state cut a supplement, the county’s contribution must increase. Staff said the South Central Human Resource Agency will administer the program going forward and that farmers will be billed a $50 removal fee directly; the county will continue a contribution to the pooled program. Staff said the change takes effect July 1.
Separately in the education tab, a $2 million capital outlay transfer from debt service to capital projects will fund instruction equipment and renovations to the old TCAT building, which is city‑owned but usable for educational purposes; the county is responsible for maintenance while the property remains in educational use, staff said.
Next steps: staff will provide any updated numbers from South Central about the program and follow up on the exact terms and dates for the new billing process.
