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Council hears plans for new animal shelter; staff says $3.5 million appropriated
Summary
A resident asked about plans for a new or second animal shelter; city staff said the council has appropriated $3,500,000 and is finalizing design with construction expected later this summer near the Bloomington wastewater treatment plant.
During the FY27 budget public hearing a resident, Chris Veil, asked the council for details about plans for a new or second animal shelter. City staff (Mark) responded that the project is under design and that the council has appropriated $3,500,000 for construction.
Mark described the site as near the Bloomington wastewater treatment plant and said the city hopes to begin construction later this summer, noting the design is nearing completion. "We have appropriated a budget of $3,500,000 for construction of the animal shelter," Mark said. Staff offered to share design plans with interested residents and indicated the project will appear on an upcoming agenda for public record.
