(8)(c)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 02/18/2026
- Title:
- Animal Control Budget Amendment (Animal Services Agreement Cost Increase)
- Submitted For:
- Landis Cravens
- Submitted By:
- James Patterson, Police Department
- Department:
- Police Department
Information
ACTION REQUEST
The Police Department, on behalf of Animal Control, is requesting the following budget amendments, due to an increase in the Galveston County Animal Services Agreement:
$256,946.04 to 101501 53090 (Animal Shelter Operations)
$256,946.04 to 101501 53090 (Animal Shelter Operations)
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
On January 15, 2026, the Galveston County Health District provided the updated Animal Services Interlocal Agreement. Upon reviewing the agreement, an increase in the amount of $306,648 (64.78%) from $473,352 to $780,000 was suggested for the City of Texas City contribution. For FY26, the Animal Shelter Operations line was funded in the amount of $523,053.96, leaving a shortage of $256,946.04 for the proposed contribution schedule. (SEE EXHIBIT A for Galveston County Animal Services Agreement) (SEE EXHIBIT B for Budget Amendment form)
RECOMMENDATION
The Police Department, on behalf of Animal Control, is formally requesting Commission approval for a budget amendment of $256,946.04. This funding is critical to the services provided to the community by Animal Control.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Y
- Amount Requested:
- 256,946.04
- Source of Funds:
- General Fund Balance
- Account #:
- 10100-39000
Fiscal Impact:
$256,946.04 to 101501-53090 (Animal Shelter Operations)