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Officials explain how Humane Society fees are calculated; committee hears cost estimates
Summary
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.
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.
Officials said that, while the contract may look expensive, the cost includes staffing, care and building maintenance for the shelter; staff also noted that creating a city-run animal-control function would require capital for a building, specialized vehicles and additional payroll, likely adding more expense than the current arrangement.
