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Zillah approves flat‑fee animal control contract with Yakima Humane Society
Summary
Council approved a revised contract with Yakima Humane Society to provide animal control and sheltering services at a flat fee of $250 per month (covering 12 dogs per year), with additional housing handled case-by-case; the humane society and staff supported the change.
During review of Resolution No. 2024-58, staff described proposed changes to the Yakima Humane Society animal control and sheltering contract. The humane society initially proposed $1,000 per month with a four-dog monthly limit, which staff said would be a significant increase compared with current per-animal costs. Staff recommended a flat fee of $250 per month, covering twelve dogs per year, with the option for additional housing on a case-by-case basis. The minutes state this revised contract was amenable to both the Yakima Humane Society and city staff and was recommended for council approval.
Council voted unanimously to approve the resolution authorizing the agreement under the revised terms. Minutes record staff's comparison of the proposed flat fee to prior per-dog payments and average historical usage (about 12 dogs per year).
