Legislation Details

File #: 26-4451    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Passed
File created: 6/26/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request for approval to accept from Simpli Inc. a donation of syringes, with an estimated value of $63,986.65, for the Veterinary Public Health Division.
Attachments: 1. 0709_PHS_Non-Monetary Donations Received - Syringes for VPH.pdf
Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Donation

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

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 Simpli Inc. a donation of syringes, with an estimated value of $63,986.65, for the Veterinary Public Health Division.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Veterinary Public Health is scheduled to receive a large donation of various sized syringes through Simpli Inc. in collaboration with the BARC animal shelter.

Expected Impact:
The approval of the syringe donation will allow Harris County Veterinary Public Health to help shelter pets in need of vaccinations, medications and treatments to support our medical, foster and adoption programs.

Alternative Options:
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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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