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Rangely council hears shelter is in 'crisis'; manager proposes engineering package
Summary
The town manager told the council the Rangely animal shelter has been out of water due to a leak and described the facility as nearing a crisis, proposing spending about $30,000 for a full engineering/bid package to understand replacement costs estimated around $750,000.
The Rangely Town Council heard a lengthy update from the town manager about the municipal animal shelter’s failing infrastructure and a possible replacement plan. The manager said the shelter was out of water because of a leak and that, pending engineering, the facility may need full replacement.
“If this really is a $750,000 project, we’re looking at … $30,000 I would like,” the town manager said, urging the council to authorize engineering and a bid package so the town can get accurate cost estimates and move forward with planning. Council members, while agreeing that something needs to be done, pressed for clarity on timing and funding sources and asked whether the town should invest engineering funds now or wait until grant prospects were clearer.
Councilors discussed cheaper pre-engineered building options and the difficulty of estimating costs without a bid-ready package. One council member noted past budget allocations may cover initial steps; another asked for a plan that avoids spending design money if the town cannot budget construction in the near term. The manager said staff and shelter volunteers would sit down to refine options before returning with a firm recommendation.
The discussion produced no formal vote to fund design work; the council asked the manager to return with estimated design fees and grant prospects at a future meeting.
