BY NICHAELA SHAHEEN
City Council OKs $1.6M budget for animal shelter Conroe City Council approved a $1.6 million budget for the Conroe Animal Shelter, which is now operated by the city, during its Dec. 12 meeting. How we got here After a dog injured itself in July at the Conroe Animal Shelter, City Council terminated its con- tract with the former operator Care Corporation, as previously reported. After City Council voted against a bid submitted by Texas Litter Control in October, the shelter is now operated by the city under the police department. Budget explained Previously, the shelter was operating with a budget of $847,417, which was insufficient to operate the animal shelter, per the agenda item.
Conroe City Council names new fire chief Conroe City Council named Paul Sims as the city’s new fire chief during its Dec. 12 meeting. Sims will replace Interim Fire Chief Mike Legoudes, Jr., who was appointed after the City Council accepted the retirement of former Fire Chief Ken Kreger in July, as previously reported. Diving in deeper Conroe’s Human Resource Director Andre Houser said the position was advertised locally, statewide and nationwide through the city’s website, job boards and other avenues. Sims comes to Conroe from Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 9, where he served as assistant chief, according to the ESD’s website.
Conroe Animal Shelter’s $1.6M budget
$907,741 from the reserve fund $502,583 from the general fund $250,000 from a reserve fund transfer
$1.2 million for 16 full-time employees and 1 full-time veterinarian $327,767 for supplies such as general, office and cleaning supplies; building and equipment repair; fees/services; advertising; medical needs/medications
SOURCE: CITY OF CONROE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
During the Dec. 11 workshop meeting, Interim Police Chief Lee Tipton said the goal is to have 16 full-time employees and one full-time veterinar- ian, which is expected to cost $1.2 million. According to a presentation, of the approved remaining $1.6 million budget, the proposed costs include $327,767 for supplies.
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