Cibolo City Council approved a $897,500 contract with Quorum Architects for engineering and architectural design services of a new animal shelter facility Sept. 9.
The contract's cost is equal to 10% of the estimated construction costs of the $9 million project, according to agenda documents. Services will be paid from the 2024 general obligation bonds, with a portion anticipated to be paid from future bonds.
How we got here
The animal shelter is being funded through the city's Proposition A, approved by voters in November 2024, as previously reported by Community Impact.
Cibolo City Council approved a contract to negotiate services with Quorum Architects in June. The firm was one of five proposals submitted to the city, with other proposals submitted by Alamo Architects, ARQS Architects, Jackson & Ryan Architects and Lopez Salas Architects.
Animal Services Manager Janette Wilson said the city's current facility at 108 Cibolo Drive was inadequate for the city's growing population and demand for services.
Next steps
The design of the facility is anticipated to come back to council in May 2026, according to agenda documents.
