Board hires Bellwether Consulting for $6,000 animal-control fee study

Jan 20, 2026

Franklin County authorized a $6,000 contract with Bellwether Consulting to review animal-control fees, the first such study since 2016; Alexis Williams said the consultant will provide fee-comparison data and recommendations.

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Franklin County approved a $6,000 contract with Bellwether Consulting to evaluate animal-control fees and provide recommendations on fees charged to cities and the county office. Chairman Neil Hargis said the county last conducted the study in 2016 and recommended moving forward. Alexis Williams, Animal Control Supervisor, confirmed the fee and said, "Yes, that's correct" about the cost and that the consultant will provide recommendations on city charges and office fees.

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