Story County reviews animal control budget after unexpected donation, directs staff to reestimate overtime
February 06, 2026 | Story County, Iowa
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Story County staff and supervisors reviewed the animal control draft budget on Feb. 6, 2026, where officials said an unanticipated donation and ongoing facility projects will affect next year’s funding needs.
Anna Henderson, animal control director, said revenues tied to adoptions and local-government payments are steady but that the Friends of the Animals donation account has exceeded the $35,000 estimate after “a pretty significant donation last month that we didn't know was coming.” Henderson asked staff to work with the auditor to reestimate this year’s revenue to reflect the higher balance.
Joby Brogdon, facilities management director, reported progress on a dehumidification project and other capital work. “We have the first two units installed and operational,” Brogdon said, and he noted the department spent $5,000 of a $13,000 appropriation this fiscal year, so the next-year line should be reduced to about $8,000. Brogdon also described requests for more secure med-room cabinetry, adding building automation to monitor air recirculation, concrete work for kennel areas to permit hose-down cleaning, and replacement of aging exterior signage.
On staffing costs, the group discussed overtime, holiday pay and a planned shift to comp time beginning July 1. Henderson noted that holiday pay is currently included in overtime estimates and that staff intend to use comp time rather than overtime when possible. After reviewing recent spending and projected holidays and peak seasons (including “kitten season”), staff and supervisors agreed to reestimate the current fiscal year’s overtime to $4,000 and to include an additional $2,500 in next year’s budget as a starting estimate.
The draft budget also added a $1,000 line for animal-welfare education supplies to support outreach programs (kids camps, kitten showers, vaccine clinics) and a volunteer-management line to support recruitment, training and recognition for about 20 foster families who help the shelter. Anna Henderson said the department relies on donations and volunteers to maintain several service lines.
Supervisors and staff discussed using the Friends of the Animals donation account to cover capital needs, such as kennel concrete or new fencing; staff indicated the donations account held a substantial balance that could cover those projects without drawing from rural funds. No formal vote was recorded; staff were directed to update estimates and incorporate the changes into the budget documents.
The meeting closed after supervisors and staff confirmed next steps: reestimate the Friends of the Animals revenue, adjust the dehumidification line to reflect $5,000 already spent, and update overtime and training estimates for the coming fiscal year.
Anna Henderson, animal control director, said revenues tied to adoptions and local-government payments are steady but that the Friends of the Animals donation account has exceeded the $35,000 estimate after “a pretty significant donation last month that we didn't know was coming.” Henderson asked staff to work with the auditor to reestimate this year’s revenue to reflect the higher balance.
Joby Brogdon, facilities management director, reported progress on a dehumidification project and other capital work. “We have the first two units installed and operational,” Brogdon said, and he noted the department spent $5,000 of a $13,000 appropriation this fiscal year, so the next-year line should be reduced to about $8,000. Brogdon also described requests for more secure med-room cabinetry, adding building automation to monitor air recirculation, concrete work for kennel areas to permit hose-down cleaning, and replacement of aging exterior signage.
On staffing costs, the group discussed overtime, holiday pay and a planned shift to comp time beginning July 1. Henderson noted that holiday pay is currently included in overtime estimates and that staff intend to use comp time rather than overtime when possible. After reviewing recent spending and projected holidays and peak seasons (including “kitten season”), staff and supervisors agreed to reestimate the current fiscal year’s overtime to $4,000 and to include an additional $2,500 in next year’s budget as a starting estimate.
The draft budget also added a $1,000 line for animal-welfare education supplies to support outreach programs (kids camps, kitten showers, vaccine clinics) and a volunteer-management line to support recruitment, training and recognition for about 20 foster families who help the shelter. Anna Henderson said the department relies on donations and volunteers to maintain several service lines.
Supervisors and staff discussed using the Friends of the Animals donation account to cover capital needs, such as kennel concrete or new fencing; staff indicated the donations account held a substantial balance that could cover those projects without drawing from rural funds. No formal vote was recorded; staff were directed to update estimates and incorporate the changes into the budget documents.
The meeting closed after supervisors and staff confirmed next steps: reestimate the Friends of the Animals revenue, adjust the dehumidification line to reflect $5,000 already spent, and update overtime and training estimates for the coming fiscal year.
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