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City approves contract and $9,000 state grant to expand low-cost spay/neuter services
Summary
The commission approved a contract with Dr. Charlene Mitchell to provide spay/neuter services and accepted a $9,000 state zoonosis grant to offer low-cost procedures to eligible low-income Harlingen residents, beginning Oct. 1.
The Harlingen City Commission approved a contract authorizing Dr. Charlene Mitchell to provide spay/neuter services and accepted a $9,000 state grant to fund a low-cost spay/neuter program targeted at low-income residents.
Shannon (special projects/health department staff) announced the city was awarded a state zoonosis grant funded in part by revenues from pet-friendly specialty license plates. Staff said the grant award totaled $9,000; the program is intended to start Oct. 1 and will initially prioritize low-income families. City staff described the initiative as a pilot to determine community demand and program success before expanding eligibility.
Commissioners and staff emphasized that the city already provides spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals and that the new funding expands access for residents. Dr. Charlene Mitchell was identified in the motion as the provider expected to perform procedures. The commission voted to approve the contract and accept the grant; the motion passed unanimously.
