Legislation Details

File #: 26-5857    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Donation Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/2/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval for the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Hazardous Materials Program to donate out-of-service structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Little York Fire Department, in the estimated fair-market value of $2,000, for use in training, public education, and community outreach activities.
Attachments: 1. 9 17 2026 213 FMO RCA Donation to Little York FD Letter.docx
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Primary Department: Fire Marshal

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

 

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Donation

 

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

 

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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 for the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Hazardous Materials Program to donate out-of-service structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Little York Fire Department, in the estimated fair-market value of $2,000, for use in training, public education, and community outreach activities.

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Background and Discussion:

The equipment has been removed from emergency service and has exceeded its certified service life. It is no longer approved for structural firefighting or other emergency response activities. 

 

Expected Impact:

The equipment will be used to educate the public, develop future firefighters, and strengthen community engagement in a safe and responsible manner.

 

Alternative Options:

None at this time.

 

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

County Strategic Plan Objective: R: Enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resiliency.

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Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 9/17/2026

 

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

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Richard Lawhorn, Assistant Chief of Emergency Operations Bureau, Fire Marshal’s Office

 

Attachments (if applicable):

Donation Letter