Thornton Weighs 2027 Fee Hike for Riverdale Shelter

Thornton reviewed an updated intergovernmental agreement with Riverdale Animal Shelter that would raise the city’s annual shelter fee from $147,342 in 2026 to a proposed $349,668 for 2027. The proposed change reflects higher operational costs and seeks a more balanced cost-sharing model between Adams County and municipal partners.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$147,342 (2026 budgeted); proposed $349,668 (2027 fee)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Ongoing intergovernmental agreement; 2027 fee proposal

Renewal date

2027-12-31

Renewal

Longstanding IGA for shelter services is being revised for 2027 with a significantly higher cost-recovery-based flat fee; Council may approve the new fee and IGA or seek another provider. Future annual flat-rate fees are expected to be adjusted by Denver-Aurora-Lakewood CPI starting in 2028.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of Thornton Agenda Packet 2026-07-07

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Thornton city?

Riverdale Animal Shelter was awarded this professional services contract by City of Thornton city, as recorded on July 7, 2026. The contract value is $147,342 (2026 budgeted); proposed $349,668 (2027 fee).

How much is the Riverdale Animal Shelter contract with City of Thornton city worth?

The Riverdale Animal Shelter contract with City of Thornton city is valued at $147,342 (2026 budgeted); proposed $349,668 (2027 fee), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Thornton Agenda Packet 2026-07-07 (AgendaPacket), dated July 7, 2026 from City of Thornton city. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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