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Council renews animal-control agreements with Polk County and Furry Friends
Summary
Clive Council approved five‑year agreements continuing Polk County pickup services and Furry Friends sheltering services for animal control, with staff saying the current arrangement is more efficient and less costly than prior contracts; both resolutions passed 5-0.
The Clive City Council approved resolutions on June 25 to renew intergovernmental and sheltering agreements for animal-control services, continuing Polk County’s pickup role and Furry Friends as the community’s sheltering partner.
Staff told the council the arrangements have run well for four years, contrasting with an earlier, more expensive service model that had cost the city about $80,000 annually. The recommended five‑year agreements reflect modest annual cost increases—Furry Friends at roughly 5% per year and Polk County costs up about 10% per year—but staff said the combination remains cost‑effective compared with earlier contracting scenarios.
Council moved and approved the Polk County resolution and the Furry Friends sheltering agreement by recorded votes of 5-0. Staff said the agreements would run through 2031 if enacted and noted the partnership provides 24/7 pickup and sheltering services that staff and residents have found reliable.
