District of ColumbiaD.C. approves up to $8.17 million for animal control services
D.C. approved payments to Brandywine Valley SPCA for animal shelter operations and disease prevention under an emergency act lasting no more than 90 days.
What it does
D.C. approved two animal control contract modifications and payments of up to $8,173,916 for services from October 29, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The emergency act lasts no more than 90 days.
Argument forThe payment approval could help D.C. pay for animal shelter operations and disease prevention during the covered service period.
Argument againstIf D.C. pays the full allowed amount, it could have less money available for other public services.
More detail
The D.C. Council approved two Brandywine Valley SPCA contract modifications and authorized payments of up to $8,173,916. The contract covers D.C. animal control services, including the city’s animal shelter and animal disease prevention. The approval applies despite the requirements of a cited D.C. purchasing rule. Payment covers services from October 29, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The emergency act remains in effect for no more than 90 days after the mayor approved it on December 19, 2025.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jan 2Act A26-0224 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000041, Expires on Mar 19, 2026Latest
- 2025
- Dec 22Returned from Mayor
- Dec 19Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0224, Expires on Mar 19, 2026Became Law
- Dec 12Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Dec 29, 2025To Governor
- Dec 2Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Dec 2Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on HealthMinor
- Nov 24B26-0506 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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