Animal Impoundment Contract

At a glance

• What: Open-ended contract with Associated Humane Societies, Inc. for animal impoundment and sheltering, term through December 31, 2027.
• Where it stands: Adopted as amended September 23, 2026, 9-0, after the amount was cut from $2,851,835 to $2,691,835.
• Next: None pending.

Amendment

Council Member Council moved and Council Member Ramos seconded to reduce the not-to-exceed amount by $160,000. The Council of the Whole then adopted it as amended. The minutes do not record the reason for the reduction. The contract is exempt from the Local Public Contracts Law.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 23, 2026: https://legistar1.granicus.com/Newark/meetings/2026/9/302225_M_Municipal_Council_26-09-23_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-09-23 - City Council

Amount reduced by $160,000 (Council, Ramos); adopted as amended 9-0.