Legislation Details

File #: 26-3859    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 6/1/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action: 6/11/2026
Title: Request for approval to accept from various community donors monetary donations from the month of January for $720.00, February for $602.26 and March for $3,072.00, totaling $4,394.26.
Attachments: 1. 26-3859 VPH Donations JAN-MAR.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: 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): 0%
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 various community donors monetary donations from the month of January for $720.00, February for $602.26 and March for $3,072.00, totaling $4,394.26.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Veterinary Public Health received monetary donations over the counter from visitors to the shelter and pet wellness clinic and via online web transactions.

Expected Impact:
The approval of the monetary donations will allow Harris County Veterinary Public Health to help pet owners that are in need of pet food, vaccinations, pet supplies and more for their pets. As for the animals in our care, donations help with foster, transport and adoption programs find these animals temporary and eventually permanent homes.

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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