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Dickinson approves interlocal with Kemah for Bayou Animal Services; $25,000 base fee and per-call rates outlined
Summary
Council approved an interlocal agreement allowing Bayou Animal Services to provide animal services for Dickinson; staff described a $25,000 annual base fee plus per-call charges ($150 business-hour, $250 after-hours) and a 60-day termination clause.
The Dickinson City Council voted to authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Kemah for animal-services provision by Bayou Animal Services. The staff summary described a $25,000 annual base fee billed quarterly, with per-call rates for volume beyond the base allocation: $150 for business-hour calls and $250 for after-hours emergency calls. The contract would also apply standard shelter fees and includes a 60-day termination-for-convenience clause.
Staff presented the interlocal as a way to expand regional partnerships, strengthen rescue and foster networks, and open donation and grant opportunities. Council discussion highlighted benefits of a regional approach; no detailed vote breakdown beyond unanimous recorded approval was included in the minutes.
The interlocal follows an Animal Services presentation earlier in the meeting that reported increased transfers to rescue partners (see separate article). The minutes do not record the contract start date or whether any operational pilot would precede full implementation.
