Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item. Grant awarded prior to County's indirect cost requirement
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request by Public Health Services for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with Petco Love to extend the grant end date to December 31, 2025 for the Petco Love Animal Welfare Organization Program.
end
Background and Discussion:
This funding is expected to improve the health and comfort of animals at Harris County Pets and support various shelter initiatives in striving for positive outcomes for animals. The funding will support the growth of the critical Harris County Pets programs and activities such as foster care, animal enrichment, intake diversion and volunteer engagement.
Expected Impact:
With acceptance of this extension, the Veterinary Public Health division will continue to provide resources and services to the community to reduce the number of animals at the shelter.
Alternative Options:
N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: O: Increase access to quality health care, including preventive and behavioral health.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):
Economy Initiative (Goal 3):
Health Initiative (Goal 4):
Climate/Resilience Initi...
Click here for full text