Council extends animal-control contract while requesting county intake data after sharp fee increase

Jul 9, 2026

Facing a proposed jump from about $2,000 to roughly $10,000 in the county shelter contract, Burns Harbor council approved a short extension through the calendar year and asked staff to obtain intake and cost data from county officials before finalizing next-year funding.

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The Burns Harbor Town Council voted to extend its animal-control and shelter-services agreement through the end of the calendar year while town staff obtains details explaining a proposed, substantial increase in the town’s share of the contract.

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