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: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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 submit an application to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for grant funds in the amount of $1,000,000, with no required match, for the Texas Spay and Neuter Pilot Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Texas Spay and Neuter Pilot Program provides fee-for-service funding to support spay and neuter services to reduce the population of cats and dogs at risk for unplanned breeding, with the aim to reduce the spread of infectious diseases these animals may carry. Harris County Public Health's Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Division conducts activities that protect human health by reducing risks associated with animal overpopulation and zoonotic disease, including spay and neuter Services. HCPH is seeking the court's approval to apply for the state fee-for-service funding, which would support VPH's ongoing sterilization activities across Harris County and align with VPH's role in protecting public health.
Expected Impact:
If approved, this item will allow Harris County to enter a contract for state fee-for-service funding to support spay and neuter services for dogs and cats owned or in the custody of residents, shelters, rescue organizations, or gov...
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