York County Public Works Committee Meeting September 29, 2026

At the September 29, 2026 York County Public Works Committee meeting, consultants Crawford and Associates, LMG, Ambler Architects, and Croft and Associates presented a conceptual update on a proposed new York County Animal Shelter. The approximately 33,500-square-foot design includes separate public and animal-control entrances, veterinary and isolation areas, adoption and classroom space, outdoor yards, and room for future expansion. The team described a pre-engineered building as the current direction, citing construction labor availability and schedule considerations; no contractor or vendor was selected and no contract award was considered.

The preliminary estimate was reported as about $563,000 over budget, with the consultants stressing that design and materials remain under development and that the estimate includes contingencies and escalation (described as 10% and 3.5%, respectively). They said the project would be refined to control scope and costs, with a goal of staying within 5% of budget. Design development is expected to continue into roughly mid-February, and the team discussed a fluid construction schedule of about 14 months, including a potential six-month lead time for the metal building. The committee took no procurement-related vote; the only vote noted was approval of meeting minutes. Consultants anticipated returning with a further update after design development.