Verde Valley Humane Society

The City of Cottonwood has entered into a lease agreement with the Verde Valley Humane Society, wherein the Society provides services related to the impoundment, sheltering, spaying/neutering, and disposition of stray and abandoned animals. The agreement has undergone several amendments, including an increase in monthly fees paid by the City to the Society. The current monthly fee is $3,876.25. The Society is required to submit quarterly and annual reports to the City. Key aspects of the contract include: • The lease term is 35 years, ending on December 31, 2041 • The monthly fee paid by the City to the Society is $3,876.25 • The Society is required to submit quarterly and annual reports to the City • The agreement has undergone several amendments, including an increase in monthly fees • The City and the Society have agreed to work together to provide essential services to the community