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planned at 25 , 000 square feet which would have given them a total of 3-3 , 000 square feet . They have had overwhelming support from their contributors and began clearing the land in the spring of 2000 when the contamination problems were discovered . The Society could not risk spending any more money on this property and unanimously decided to look elsewhere . The Executive Committee has raised $ 275 , 000 to purchase the new 38 acres which are in a location that will possibly be the center of the county in 20 years . This facility will be something our grandchildren can be proud of and enjoy . The Society is extremely grateful for the county ' s assistance but what is being recommended will not cover their replacement costs for the existing facility which will be approximately $ 670 , 000 . They have been quoted $ 84 per square foot as a replacement cost . The American Humane Association says the national average is about $ 125 per square foot . This is a unique construction because it is dedicated to the care of animals and must be solid in the event of hurricane or national disaster . They are requesting that staff reconsider the recommendation to include costs to replace their existing facility . Shelley Ferger, 25 5t ' Avenue, Canine Community Center , stated she has been a member of the Humane Society for 15 years and is their Program Coordinator . The existing shelter building needs to be abandoned and the number of animals requiring care will continue to grow . She suggested that perhaps the existing facility , after cleanup , could remain as a shelter for the County ' s Animal Control Department . As a taxpayer and as a member of the Humane Society , her dollar is contributing to the County ' s Animal Control costs . She asked that the County reconsider the recommendation and consider its impact on the Humane Society . JANUARY 16 , 2001 ; PG 760 - 46 -