Consider and take appropriate action on an agreement for animal shelter services between the City of Kaufman and the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute necessary documents.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The proposed agreement would allow the City of Kaufman to partner with the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake (HSCCL) for animal shelter services from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028. Under the contract, the City would pay a monthly fee that covers an average of up to 10 animals per month, with additional charges applying only if that average is exceeded.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.