Crestview, Okaloosa County Plan Joint Animal Control Operation

Crestview, Okaloosa County plan joint animal control operation

An agreement between the city of Crestview and the Okaloosa County Commission moved forward on Aug. 18 that will split animal control and sheltering costs evenly between the two parties, expanding a county program that officials have described for months as the lower-cost option.

Okaloosa approves interlocal agreement with Crestview for animal control partnership

Okaloosa County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Crestview to provide animal control and sheltering services across the northern part of the county, locking in a north-end solution weeks before the county’s contract with the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society expires on Sept. 22. Commissioner Paul Mixon made the motion to approve. Commissioner Sherri Cox seconded. Deputy County Administrator C…