Summary
Possible rabies exposures jumped this year — 171 in August alone — blowing past the county's biologicals budget; the committee recommends $47,000 from contingency to cover it.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$47,000 from the contingency fund; the county bills insurance where possible.
✅Who benefits
Anyone exposed to a potentially rabid animal, especially bats, gets treatment regardless of insurance.
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