The existing Animal Shelter is located at the Public Works Service Center site. The building was constructed in 2008 and is the City’s first indoor animal shelter. The 2015 Facility Master Plan has identified that the existing building had already exceeded its design capacity and did not have sufficient size to accommodate the expected growth at 100,000+ population and beyond.

Following the recommendation from the Facility Master Plan, an animal shelter expansion study was conducted by Quorum Architects, Inc. to identify the expansion options and construction phasing plan. Interim improvements were also identified to meet the immediate needs and to bridge the gap until a new facility can be built. These interim improvements were implemented in 2017 and included the relocation of a building from Mayfield Park to the Animal Shelter. 

In April 2017, Animal Arts was selected to assist the City with confirming the size, scope, scale, approximate budget, and site layout for the new animal shelter. This process has focused on identifying the needs versus wants for the community as it relates to operational programs and provides cost estimates to aid the City in identifying budget needs and funding options.

During the workshop, staff and members of the Animal Advisory Board will provide an update on their work over the past year. The presentation will include an update on the board activities, the creation of vision and mission statements, and funding option recommendations. In addition, Heather Lewis with Animal Arts will also provide an update on the project scope, space needs and an estimated project cost.