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The Flood
FairgroundsIowa City experienced a tragic flood that summer. Water levels got so high that it required many buildings to evacuate, including the animal shelter. All animals were transferred in a matter of hours and moved to safety at the county Fairgrounds -
Move out
The county fair grounds let people and other companies use the area while finding another location for business. The shelter was there for three months until they were told they had to leave. The grounded needed to use the space for other events that were planned prior to the incident. -
Location Found
All open spaces were taken in the area. It was difficult for the shelter to find a building to move to but last second, they found the location they are currently functioning in on Sand Road. -
Funds Offered
FundsFEMA pledges to give money to rebuild the shelter. The agreed to constribute $1.4 million to the new building. -
Construction
The old shelter building that was located on 111 Kirkwood Ave., has been torn down. Plans about a new building is still in progress. -
Plan Released
Iowa City released payment plan to the thirteen Johnson County manicipalities who use the animal shelter. The deadline for a decision was set in two months. -
$4 million
The shelter stated they need $4 million to build a proper new facility. No one has signed the payment plan yet. -
Deadline
The deadline to agree or decline the payment plan is up. An agreement to extend the debate is granted. -
Fundraising
fundraising campaign The animal shelter planned to raise $1 million themselves. The fundraising campaign is set to start. -
City Approves Funding
Approved Johnson County Board of Supervisors approve of animal shelter funding. It was a 4-1 vote. -
Giving Back to the City
The organization starts to give the city $200,000 a year for the next five years. -
New Building
Animal Center The tenative date to finish construction on the new facility. It will be located off of Napolean Rd.
