The size of the facility was determined by totaling animal impounds for each of the cities from 1985 through 1989. Calculations of monthly averages of animal impounds for all cities combined were then determined. The monthly average figures combined with average length of stay per animal impounded helped to determine maximum and minimum kennel numbers needed to operate an animal impound facility of all the cities. Administrative costs are equally split among the members. Costs include utilities, refuse, telephone, and miscellaneous supplies.
Administrative costs are costs to operate the facility with or without animals.
Animal costs, directly related to the care of the animals, are to be split by actual impound use. Animal costs consist of food, water, personnel, etc. Any revenues collected from impound fees or licensing will be set and monitored by each city. Currently, each city sets and collects their own fees from impounding of animals.