The gist
City Manager Sheyi Ipaye said construction on the 6-acre property is anticipated to be completed in seven months. The total cost of the project is around $1.2 million-$1.3 million.
Ipaye said the city currently works with Conroe to house animals at its shelter.
“The idea is for us to be able to have our own [facility] and be able to serve the residents of Willis better,” Ipaye said. “That’s what we’re trying to do.”
The new animal control facility will be able to house around four dozen animals—two dozen cats and two dozen dogs, Ipaye said.
“It’s OK to have interlocal agreements with other cities, but if you can have your own, it’s better. The citizens would like that better,” Ipaye said. “And that is what this [is].”
