Legislation Details

File #: 26-1158    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 2/5/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/12/2026 Final action: 2/12/2026
Title: Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to extend the grant end date to December 31, 2025 for the 2025 ASCPA The Rescue Effect Campaign Grant.
Attachments: 1. 26-1158-0212_PHS_ASPCA Grant Amendment.pdf
Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director

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

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Grant - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to extend the grant end date to December 31, 2025 for the 2025 ASCPA The Rescue Effect Campaign Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
Veterinary Public Health, a division of Public Health Services, provides veterinary care and adoption services for homeless pets, a low-cost pet clinic for the public, zoonotic disease surveillance, responsible pet ownership education, as well as animal control services in neighborhoods throughout unincorporated Harris County.

Expected Impact:
With acceptance of this extension, the Veterinary Public Health division will continue to provide resources and services to the community to reduce the number of animals at the shelter.

Alternative Options:
N/A

County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N: Improve the health behaviors of community members.
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