Legislation Details

File #: 26-4965    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Miscellaneous Section Status: Passed
File created: 7/20/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/30/2026 Final action: 7/30/2026
Title: Request for approval of the appointment of Tara-marie Martinez to the Friends of CountyPets Board of Directors for a term ending July 30, 2029, as recommended by Public Health Services.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator

Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Miscellaneous Section

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

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request for approval of the appointment of Tara-marie Martinez to the Friends of CountyPets Board of Directors for a term ending July 30, 2029, as recommended by Public Health Services.
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Background and Discussion:
Friends of CountyPets is the 501(c)(3) non-profit appointed to serve Harris County pets operated under Harris
County Public Health. The organization provides a valuable service by supporting non-mandated programs like
community outreach, education, and other lifesaving endeavors and special initiatives.

Expected Impact:
Appointment of a vacant position, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

Alternative Options:

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
12/10/2024
539
Reappointment of Daniel Garcia to the Friends of CountyPets Board for a term ending December 10, 2027, as recommended by Public Health Services.

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