I was part of a charity called Toy for Tots in Miami, Florida many years ago that dealt with impoverished kids and Christmas. It was started by the then editor of the Miami Herald. After it was successful and began to get a handle on the issue, the United Way stepped in and took it over along with the money and the glory. Having dealt with local governments, they would do the same thing. Animal control protects people from animals.
Humane societies protect animals from people.
I feel it is up to the private sector to do the humane part. Here the city could and would revoke the lease and wind up with a brand new animal control. The organizers would get their names on a plaque. The copyright for each submission is held by each author. All rights reserved.