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City council approves up to $303,450 to support animal shelter transfers
Summary
Council adopted Resolution No. 27-44 and a related interlocal grant agreement that obligates North Las Vegas not to exceed $303,450 toward a roughly $1.75 million multijurisdictional grant to support transfers from the lead shelter to The Animal Foundation’s adoption center.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 27-44 authorizing North Las Vegas' share—up to $303,450—of a multijurisdictional interlocal grant intended to support transfers and adoption operations at The Animal Foundation's adoption center. Kelly Lodge, identified in the meeting record as the city's animal protection services manager, told the council the grant would ease pressure from an overcrowded lead shelter and support community outreach, adoption events and foster stipends.
A representative of The Animal Foundation thanked the council and described the organization’s life-saving work and the operational strain of handling transfers from multiple jurisdictions. The presentation and related contract were discussed together; councilmembers voiced support and moved to approve the resolution and the related grant agreement. The record indicates the council passed the related items; the staff presentation noted the interlocal grant total of approximately $1,750,000 with North Las Vegas’ portion capped at $303,450.
