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Commission backs capital plan for expanded animal‑control facilities while municipalities, contractor negotiations continue
Summary
After PAWS declined an offer, county staff told commissioners they are pursuing a north‑end partnership with Crestview and a south‑end shelter solution; the board approved item 21 to use surtax capital funds for facilities and related capital costs.
The board approved item 21, authorizing surtax capital funds to support a two‑pronged approach for county animal‑control capacity: partner with the City of Crestview on a north‑end facility and pursue a south‑end shelter either via contract or county construction. Staff said PAWS declined an expanded county offer, prompting the county to prepare to hire in‑house staff and to evaluate shared capital investments.
A county staff member described the county’s outreach: "We offered them a south‑end contract only," staff said, noting an offer of $6.25 per capita, two vehicles and other incentives had been made to the contractor PAWS. Commissioners stressed the outcome is capital‑only (surtax funds cannot cover operations) and that future operating costs could change depending on the contractor or interlocal agreements. The board voted unanimously to approve the item and directed staff to continue negotiations and return with interlocal terms and capital‑planning details.
