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Issue Summary: animal_control

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Snapshot

2 civic action(s) tagged animal_control across 2 meeting date(s) (2024-02-26 to 2026-05-11).

Related Councillors

B. McGregor, Ceccacci

Timeline

Motions / Votes

Evidence

2024-02-26 — Animal Control and Pound Services RFP #23-158

PAW Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) be awarded a three year contract for Animal Control and Pound Services for all of Chatham-Kent at a cost of $3,740,887 (HST not applicable) for the period of April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027

Source: Combined Council Meeting - February 26 2024 (Minutes) — Item 20(a)

2026-05-11 — Animal Control and Pound Services contract extension

"That
PAW Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) be awarded a two-year extension to the existing contract for Animal Control and Pound Services for all of Chatham-Kent at a cost of $2,716,143 (HST not applicable) for the period of April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029.
The lease agreement with PAWR for the animal shelter located at 405 Park Avenue East, Chatham, be extended from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029.
The lease agreement with PAWR for the animal shelter located at 113 Arnold Street, Wallaceburg, be extended from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2029.
The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary agreements as reviewed by Legal Services."
This report was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

Source: Council Meeting - May 11 2026 (Minutes) — Item 22(a)