Officials explain how Humane Society fees are calculated; committee hears cost estimates
Staff told the committee the annual contract cost is based on average intake (cited 2,900 animals) and estimated annual cost figures between roughly $29,000 and $35,000. Members said hiring city staff or buying facilities would be more expensive than the current contract.
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The committee heard that the Greene County agreement bases its fee on historical intake numbers. The police-side presenter said the 2018 contract used an intake baseline of about 2,900 animals and that the fee reflected a per-animal average; staff pointed to a range of about $29,000 to nearly $35,000 per year when the numbers are annualized.
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