Construction on Olathe’s new animal shelter could begin as early as this summer, according to city staff, as they prepare final designs for what the building will look like when it’s done.
In December , the city council passed additional funding for the project, bringing its estimated total cost to $25 million. A large portion of that cost will be for construction — around $16.5 million — according to Mike Sirna, director of quality of life for Olathe.
Sirna, a leader on the project, said the remainder of the cost will be for utilities, furnishings and indoor infrastructure, among other smaller ticket items.
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