USDA Rural Development Texas State Director Paco Valentin visited the Town of Pecos City today to view an animal control vehicle purchased in 2015 with a USDA Rural Development Community Facility Grant.
“We are pleased to support rural Texas communities in providing essential services for the welfare of all residents,” said Valentin. “Providing a reliable vehicle for your animal control officer is just one way we can help make the Town of Pecos City a safer place to live and work.”
The Town of Pecos City was the recipient of $14,300 in Community Facility Grant funds provided by USDA Rural Development in 2015. Funding was used to purchase a vehicle for the animal control officer. With a new and reliable vehicle, the officer is able to handle all service calls relating to animals, animal cruelty cases and manage the city animal shelter.
USDA Rural Development Community Programs enhance the quality of life for rural Texans by providing funds to governmental entities, nonprofit organizations and Indian Tribes for essential community facilities and services. Funds may be used for a variety of community projects. Previous funds have been used to enlarge, improve or construct schools, libraries, farmers markets, medical clinics, assisted living centers, public buildings, community centers or fund new and improved water and wastewater facilities. Funds are also available to purchase public safety equipment such as ambulances, firefighting equipment and other required emergency service gear.
For information on this and other USDA Rural Development programs in Texas, visit http://www.rd.usda.gov/tx.