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.
In brief
3 items came up for a decision or discussion: 2 discussed and 1 approved.
1 vote was not unanimous: Cat animal control and trap-neuter-release policy (5-2).
1 item here is tracked in the city's development tracker.
This write-up links 3 source documents.
The previous City Council work session meeting was on November 19, 2024: Provo council approves $37 million wastewater bonds, a rezone at 1534 S. 1100 W. and ADU changes
The next one was on December 3, 2024: Provo council denies Maeser rezone as proposed, tightens sign rules, adopts ADU permit limits 4-3
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Rezone at 1534 South 1100 West | Discussed |
| Cat animal control and trap-neuter-release policy | Approved · 5-2 |
| Two full-time airport operations specialists | Discussed |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Zoning
Rezone at 1534 South 1100 West
Discussed
Presentation of the rezone (PLRZ20230250), which was heard at the evening council meeting.
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.
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.
Item 4 · Presentation
Municipal bonding
Discussed
Presentation on municipal bonding.