Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by Public Health Services of a report on formal agreements with local spay and neuter organizations.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 8th, during the discussion of the OCA report on Veterinary Public Health (VPH), Commissioner Garcia made a motion to discuss VPH's progress towards formal agreements with local spay and neuter organizations, specifically ones that do not cost Harris County. VPH has partnerships with four different vendors and personal service agreements with three veterinarians. Agreements with two no-cost partners are on the December 10th, 2024 agenda, with an upcoming ITB to secure additional vendors. The attached slide deck provides a breakdown of these partnership's services as well as VPH's goals for FY25.
Expected Impact:
To inform court members of current and future partnerships that will provide spay and neuter services to the community in efforts to address the stray animal population.
Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
10/29/2024
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Directed Public Health to return to the December 10th Court to provide an update on progress made toward a formal agreement with local spay and neuter organizations
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
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