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Lincoln County, City of Libby to revisit animal-control contract; commissioners seek spay/neuter funding and legal review of payment routing
Summary
County commissioners reviewed the expiring animal-control contract with Libby (current $25,000), proposed adding a $2,500 spay/neuter supplement, and agreed to seek legal advice on routing funds to the sheriff's office before finalizing the agreement.
Lincoln County commissioners reviewed their contract with the City of Libby for animal-control services, which expires June 30, 2026. The current contract provided $25,000 to Lincoln County for the contract period.
Commissioners discussed whether the city's contribution should remain at $25,000 for the upcoming year and whether the agreement should include a $2,500 supplement to support the county spay/neuter clinic. One commissioner moved to keep the fee for the year and add a $2,500 annual contribution for spay/neuter services; the motion was seconded but the board held the motion pending a legal review.
Officials also discussed whether city contributions should go to the general fund or be directed to the sheriff's office budget. Commissioners asked county legal counsel to confirm whether funds from an outside municipality can legally be designated to the sheriff's office rather than the general fund; the board deferred final approval until the contract language and fund routing are clarified.
Commissioners said they aim to keep animal-control coverage intact while verifying responsible fund handling and ensuring the sheriff's office and city reach an administrable agreement before June 30.
