Legislation Details

File #: 2026-8576    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent Item - Regular Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/11/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 9/22/2026 Final action:
Title: Agreement with Animal Welfare League for Animal Sheltering and Care Services
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DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST

Public Safety

 

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Agreement with Animal Welfare League for Animal Sheltering and Care Services

 

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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION

 

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Recommended Action:

a) Approve the Agreement between Charlotte County and the Animal Welfare League (AWL) for the provision of animal sheltering, housing, care, and related services for homeless, abused, and neglected animals within Charlotte County; and

b) Authorize the chairman to sign the Agreement.

 

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Budgeted Action:

No Action Needed. Contract begins in FY27. A budget adjustment will be bought with the Q1 FY27 Budget Adjustments to increase the planned FY27 budget by $534,599. Funding for this comes from Ad Valorem - General Fund.

 

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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)

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Background: 

Approval of this agreement will ensure the continued provision of sheltering, housing, care, and related services for animals impounded by Charlotte County Animal Control. The agreement supports the County’s commitment to animal welfare, public safety, and the humane treatment of animals within the community.

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