Legislation Details

File #: 26-6259    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/9/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request by the Fire Marshal for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Defense Military Working Dog program the donation of an accelerant detection canine to assist fire investigators in locating evidence related to fire investigations.
Attachments: 1. 26-6259-9 17 2026 213 FMO RCA US DoD Canine Donation Documents.pdf
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Primary Department: Fire Marshal

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lauire L. Christensen, Fire Marshal

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Donation

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Fire Marshal for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Defense Military Working Dog program the donation of an accelerant detection canine to assist fire investigators in locating evidence related to fire investigations. 

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Background and Discussion:

A new accelerant detection canine to replace retired canine Delta.

 

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County Strategic Plan Goal:  1. Make Harris County safer and more just.

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Mitchell Weston, Assistant Chief, Fire Marshal’s Office

 

Attachments (if applicable):

Information Memo

U.S. Department of Defense Covenant Agreement

Order of Commissioners Court