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File #: 24-1215    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/19/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action: 2/27/2024
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing The Empty Shelter Project (TESP) and its provision of free Spay, Neuter, and Vaccination Services in Harris County.
Attachments: 1. 24-1215 RevisedBackup.pdf

Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2

Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Resolution

 

Project ID (if applicable): n/a

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MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): n/a

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): n/a

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

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 2 for approval of a resolution recognizing The Empty Shelter Project (TESP) and its provision of free Spay, Neuter, and Vaccination Services in Harris County.

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Background and Discussion:

The TESP mission is to reduce the overpopulation crisis of stray dogs and cats in Harris County by providing over 450 spays and neuters at events in carefully selected sites and by providing services through their clinic. The impact for their work is deliberate and far-reaching, addressing the core issue of the overpopulation of stray animals.

 

Expected Impact:

Over 14,000 spays/neuters completed in 2023.

 

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Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

X Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

X Governance and Customer Service

 

 

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 02/27/2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Carla Valenzuela, Policy Manager for Administrative and Internal Affairs

Attachments (if applicable): Resolution