Legislation Details

File #: 26-2096    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Asset Management Status: Passed
File created: 3/17/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval to retire K9 Bassa from active service and transfer custody to her current handler with release of liability.
Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sheriff Gonzalez

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Asset Management

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): K9s4Cops

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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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 retire K9 Bassa from active service and transfer custody to her current handler with release of liability.
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Background and Discussion:

Request to retire aged out K9 Bassa who will be replaced at no charge to the county by K9s4Cops.



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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

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