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Animal shelter project advances as county awaits grants

Jefferson County Council · June 9, 2026

Summary

An animal shelter building fund stands at $520,166 and county officials expect roughly $2.12 million for the project once REDI and IDEC grants are finalized; deed and survey steps are underway.

Tricia Parker updated the Jefferson County Council on the proposed animal shelter project, saying soil sampling is complete and Ivy Tech is pursuing steps to deed the property to Jefferson County.

Parker reported that REDI grant materials have been submitted and are under review and that an IDEC grant is expected by the end of June 2026. She said the building fund now totals $520,166 and said the project’s total funding is expected to reach about $2.12 million once grants and existing funds are combined. A land survey has been completed.

Why this matters: The update signals that preconstruction due diligence and grant applications are moving forward; however, Parker did not provide a binding grant award in the meeting record.

What’s next: County staff will complete grant acceptance and deed processes before moving into procurement and construction planning.

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