July 31—The H&HS committee of the Boone County Board voted to build a 2,700 square foot animal shelter off of Route 76 near Maplecrest Nursing Home and the County Highway Department. The vote was 3-0 with one abstaining and one not present. The decision is subject to the approval of the entire county board on August 20, 2014.
Last year the county board increased dog tags by $5.00 pre year with the funds dedicated to building improvement and maintenance.
Below are the rough plans and cost estimates. The committee’s action limited cost to $713,000. Alternative plans to build the facility on the old site on Appleton Road were also discussed. Below are the preliminary figures and drawings presented by the architect.
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Below are the alternatives which were rejected.
First, a summary of costs for the above shown “new building” on the current Appleton Road Site.
Second, a summary of costs of using the old facility as a base—renovate and upgrade adding 900 square feet. All at the Appleton Road site.
