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Commissioners debate animal-control funding after Libby offers $15,000; deeper review requested
Summary
Commissioners discussed animal-control contract funding after the City of Libby indicated a $15,000 contribution (participants disagreed about prior amounts). Commissioners said the contract is up and asked staff to place a detailed discussion on a future agenda to set a firm funding number or negotiate terms.
Board members discussed county animal-control services and the City of Libby’s proposed contribution. One commissioner reported that Libby would pay $15,000 (others recalled different prior figures), and commissioners said the current arrangement does not cover the county’s full annual animal-control expenses.
A participating commissioner said the city had turned down an increase but offered $15,000 and would help with a spay/neuter clinic next year; other commissioners disputed whether the prior contribution had been $12,000 or $15,000 and said they would revisit the matter. The board agreed to schedule a more in-depth agenda item to establish a firm county position and contract terms before deciding whether to continue providing the service at current levels.
Commissioners also referenced a new local arrangement in Eureka where the Eureka Police Department indicated it will handle dog-control calls and prepare an MOU with the local shelter. The board asked staff to return the item with detailed cost and contract options for further deliberation.
