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<br /> <br />STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: December 3, 2024 <br />CONSENT <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEM: Approve Animal Control Contract Update <br />TO: Mayor and City Council <br />SUBMITTED BY: Julie Johnson, City Clerk <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: The City contracts with Companion Animal Control for animal control services <br />which includes impounding of animals during their stray hold period. Due to lack of space and <br />staffing and the current impound location, there is a need to move to a temporary location for <br />animal impound. <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: <br />Should Council approve the contract update? <br /> <br />PROPOSAL: The location for impounding of animals will be changing as of January 1, 2025 From <br />Otter Lake Veterinary to Northwoods Humane Society. This is a temporary situation while <br />Companion Animal Control completes construction of their own facility that will house <br />impounded animals beginning in May 2025. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />No negative impact is anticipated <br /> <br />OPTIONS: <br />1) Approve update <br />2) Deny update <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />If removed from Consent Agenda: <br /> <br />“Motion to approve Companion Animal Control Agreement for Animal Impound <br />Services.”