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Smith County transfers surplus Tahoe to Animal Control after public pleas for more funding
Summary
After public comment urging increased support for animal control, commissioners approved transferring a surplus 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe to Animal Control to replace a vehicle that suffered a transmission failure.
The Smith County Commissioners Court approved transferring surplus Unit 3415, a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, to the Animal Control division after one of Animal Control's trucks suffered a transmission failure.
Amber Green, Animal Control representative, told the court the Tahoe is already in surplus and that the transfer would allow the department to continue operations while awaiting the budget process for a permanent replacement. She said the department has submitted a request for a replacement vehicle in the upcoming budget.
During the public-participation period, Donald Cooper spoke in support of additional funding for Animal Control and urged county and state-level action to address stray animals. "I'm just here in support of, helping out Amber Green and Animal Control get the funding that they need to do the job they need," Cooper said, adding that he and his wife had rehomed dozens of dogs in the last two years.
Commissioner Drury moved to approve the transfer and to authorize the county judge to sign related documentation; Commissioner Harrott seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote.
The court recorded details on the damaged vehicle: a 2018 Silverado 1500 with roughly 120,000 miles had a failed transmission and is not currently operational. The transferred Tahoe will be used until the budget process resolves long-term replacement funding.
