Title
Discussion regarding the Pflugerville Animal Shelter.
Summary
No presentation or Council deliberation is planned for this item. In anticipation of possible public comment regarding the Pflugerville Animal Shelter, this item has been included on the agenda to allow the City Council to provide comments and to discuss as desired. No action will be taken at this meeting concerning the Pflugerville Animal Shelter.
Status
On February 9, City Manager Brandon Wade gave a status update at the City Council meeting on a variety of options for the Pflugerville Animal Shelter, including a phased expansion of the current shelter and a possible partnership with Williamson County on a future expansion of its shelter.
While the Williamson County Animal Shelter partnership was a part of Wade’s City Council presentation and a part of subsequent media reporting, this is one of the options up for consideration.
“City staff continue to fully research various options, and will continue to receive input from our dedicated volunteers to reach the best solution for the shelter,” Wade said. “After the Council meeting, social media posts implied that the City Council would consider the WilCo partnership option in February, which is inaccurate.”
The City recognizes and appreciates the efforts of its volunteers who through tireless efforts, including direct shelter work and home fostering, have allowed the shelter to have a success rate of which to be very proud, Wade said.
Prior to any vote by the City Council on the future direction of the shelter, information will be provided to the City Council, volunteers and the public.
Identified options:
Current shelter phased expansion - On December 8, 2015, the City Council was briefed on a Phased Approach to the existing Animal Shelter. Phase 1 includes construction of a new Animal Services building on the existing site to expand the capacity of the shelter by 48 with a preliminary budget of just over $2 million. In addition, a pla...
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