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Demorest council tables animal control agreement amendment

Action on amending the city's animal control enforcement agreement with the county was delayed, leaving the arrangement unchanged for now.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked October 1, 2026
What happens next

Scheduled for discussion at the September 1, 2026 work session and regular council meeting.

The story

Demorest City Council placed a First Amendment to its Intergovernmental Agreement for administration and enforcement of animal control provisions on its August 4, 2026 work session and regular session agendas for discussion and consideration.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 8.4.26 WS Agenda (1).pdfCity Council Agenda — 8.4.26 CC RS Agenda (1).pdf

At the work session, council discussed the amendment, which involved figures of $16,171.43 and $17,468.96, and decided to table the matter for staff member Tim to address at the September 1 meeting.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 8.4.26 WS Minutes FINAL.pdf

In the regular session that followed, council voted 4-0 to table the First Amendment to the IGA.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 8.4.26 CC RS Minutes FINAL.pdf

The matter returned to council's September 1, 2026 work session and regular session agendas for further discussion.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 9.1.26 WS Agenda.pdfCity Council Agenda — 9.1.26 CC RS Agenda .pdf

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First Amendment to IGA for administration and enforcement of animal control provisions

DISCUSSION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO IGA FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL PROVISIONS

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AgendaCity Council Agenda — 9.1.26 WS Agenda.pdfDISCUSSION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO IGA FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL PROVISIONS
Appeared on agenda
proposed

First Amendment to IGA for administration and enforcement of animal control provisions

DISCUSSION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO IGA FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL PROVISIONS

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AgendaCity Council Agenda — 9.1.26 CC RS Agenda .pdfDISCUSSION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO IGA FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL PROVISIONS
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First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Administration and Enforcement of Animal Control Provisions

The motion to table the First Amendment to IGA for Administration and Enforcement of Animal Control Provisions was unanimously approved (4-0).

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MinutesCity Council Minutes — 8.4.26 CC RS Minutes FINAL.pdfThe motion to table the First Amendment to IGA for Administration and Enforcement of Animal Control Provisions was unanimously approved (4-0).
Tabled
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First Amendment to IGA for Administration and Enforcement of Animal Control Provisions

The Council decided to table the discussion for Tim to address at the September 1* meeting

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MinutesCity Council Minutes — 8.4.26 WS Minutes FINAL.pdfThe Council decided to table the discussion for Tim to address at the September 1* meeting
Appeared on agenda
proposed

First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for administration and enforcement of animal control provisions

DISCUSSION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO IGA FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF

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Supporting record

AgendaCity Council Agenda — 8.4.26 WS Agenda (1).pdfDISCUSSION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO IGA FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF
Appeared on agenda
proposed

First Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for administration and enforcement of animal control provisions

CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO IGA FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL PROVISIONS

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Supporting record

AgendaCity Council Agenda — 8.4.26 CC RS Agenda (1).pdfCONSIDERATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO IGA FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL PROVISIONS

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