Legislation Details

File #: 26-0158    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 12/22/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action: 1/8/2026
Title: Request for approval to accept from OxyChem the monetary donation of $15,000.00 for enhanced field chemical detection equipment.
Attachments: 1. 1 8 2026 26-0158 213 FMO RCA OxyChem First Responder Donation Docs.pdf
Primary Department: Fire Marshal
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie L. Christensen, Fire Marshal

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Donation

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to accept from OxyChem the monetary donation of $15,000.00 for enhanced field chemical detection equipment.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Fire Marshal's Office received a monetary donation for the Oxy First Responder Donation Program to be allocated exclusively for enhanced field chemical detection equipment.

Expected Impact:
The approval of the monetary donation will enhance field chemical detection capabilities, improving responder safety and strengthening Harris County's preparedness and response to hazardous materials incidents.

Alternative Options:
None at this time.

County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

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Location:
Address (if applicable): 2318 Atascocita, Humble
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