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The Saskatoon SPCA is hoping to add another wing to its facility just south of the city, and to renovate its existing rooms.
But they’ll need city councillors to sign off on the changes.
A report going to the planning, development and community services committee details the planned renovations — which include a new dental/x-ray room, new surgery room and separate recovery areas for dogs and cats.
The SPCA also hopes to create a new entrance for animal drop offs, separate from the adoption centre front desk.
The renovations are expected to cost $659,000, which would be paid for by the SPCA.
Executive Director Patricia Cameron declined to comment until after her presentation to the committee Monday.
The report notes the new space would allow the Saskatoon SPCA to handle spaying, neutering and other operations for the animals in their shelter.
City administration is recommending councillors approve the renovation, noting the funds could be drawn from existing capital reserves — and not against the general revenue collected from property taxes.
Councillors will also consider a recommendation to approve a five-year extension of the Saskatoon SPCA’s lease on city-owned land. The current agreement allows for the shelter to pay $1,000 in rent annually, while the SPCA is responsible for operations, utilities, custodial services and taxes.
The planning, development and community services committee meets at 9 a.m. Monday.