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Provo work session backs exploring Best Friends cat pilot on 5-2 vote

November 19, 2024, 2:00 p.m. · 445 W. Center Street, Provo

The council voted 5-2 to recommend that the administration explore an MOU on the Best Friends pilot program for cats. Other items, including two new airport positions and municipal bonding, were presentations.

From the agenda and city or news reports of the results; minutes not yet posted. Updated October 14, 2026.

Decisions at a glance

ItemResult
Rezone at 1534 South 1100 WestDiscussed
Cat animal control and trap-neuter-release policyApproved · 5-2
Two full-time airport operations specialistsDiscussed

Agenda, item by item

  1. Item 1 · Zoning

    Rezone at 1534 South 1100 West

    Discussed · 1534 South 1100 West

    Presentation of the rezone (PLRZ20230250), which was heard at the evening council meeting.

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  2. Item 2 · Other

    Cat animal control and trap-neuter-release policy

    Approved · 5-2

    Council Members Handley and Christensen moved to recommend that the administration explore an MOU regarding the Best Friends pilot program. The motion passed 5-2.

    Moved by Council Member George Handley, seconded by Council Member Craig Christensen. Vote: 5-2; Council Member Gary Garrett, Council Member Becky Bogdin voted no. Voting no: Council Member Gary Garrett, Council Member Becky Bogdin

  3. Item 3 · Budget

    Two full-time airport operations specialists

    Discussed

    Discussion of adding two full-time Airport Operations Specialists. Presentation only; to go to a future night meeting for final approval.

  4. Item 4 · Presentation

    Municipal bonding

    Discussed

    Presentation on municipal bonding.

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