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Nottoway’s CARES committee reports $561,286 raised for animal shelter; bids targeted for Jan–Feb
Summary
Board members reviewed animal shelter design changes and said the CARES committee has raised $561,286.48 toward the project; the group and architect plan further meetings and hope to bid construction in January or February.
Board discussion of unfinished business included a design update and fundraising report for the county’s planned animal shelter. An architect’s first draft was shown to the board; staff and volunteers reported input from Dr. Anne Carr and animal-control staff that improved flow and medical isolation layouts. The architect and engineer have suggested changes intended to reduce rework during construction.
The CARES committee reported $561,286.48 raised to date and noted a $50,000 matching grant that runs through about Jan. 15. Board members said the committee’s additional donations — including offers to fund exterior entrance features and a generator hookup — will reduce the county’s outlay. The board discussed a target to advertise the project for bids in late January or early February and agreed to continue coordination with the CARES group and the architect.
One board member emphasized getting the design right before bidding: "We got one shot to do this thing right the first time," he said, urging further review and coordination with the CARES donors and architect.
