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Commission approves rent-free lease of former animal control to nonprofit for spay/neuter services
Summary
Morgan County approved a roughly two-year, rent-free lease of the former Animal Control building on Route 9 to the nonprofit Snip and Tip, with the county covering up to $7,500 in utilities during start-up and requiring building improvements by the tenant.
The Morgan County Commission on Aug. 5 approved a lease with a local nonprofit to occupy the county's old Animal Control building on Route 9. The nonprofit, Snip and Tip, aims to provide low-cost spay/neuter services and will take possession under a roughly two-year, rent-free agreement while the county covers up to $7,500 in utilities during start-up.
A commissioner described the arrangement as rent-free initially with the nonprofit responsible for improvements to make the facility functional. Commissioners said the county's maintenance staff would help with some minor exterior work and that the nonprofit's investment would be its improvements and services rather than an upfront security deposit. One attendee asked whether the nonprofit would provide periodic updates; commissioners invited them to report back after they begin operations.
Commission members emphasized the program's potential to reduce animal-control costs related to spaying and neutering by providing local low-cost services. The motion to approve the lease passed by voice vote; the commission president signed the agreement at the meeting.
