Legislation Details

File #: 25-0310    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 12/27/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/9/2025 Final action: 1/9/2025
Title: Request for approval for the Houston Vintage Radio Association, a 501(c)7 organization, to hold monthly fundraising auctions at the Bayland Community Center.
Attachments: 1. 7 - HVRA Monthly Fundraisers.pdf
Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval for the Houston Vintage Radio Association, a 501(c)7 organization, to hold monthly fundraising auctions at the Bayland Community Center.
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Background and Discussion:
The Houston Vintage Radio Association (HVRA) is a non-profit organization seeking to preserve the history of the development of wireless communication by encouraging the acquisition, restoration, preservation, and exhibition of vintage wireless and radio apparatus, and by encouraging the preservation of original records pertaining to the history and development of wireless and radio communication and broadcasting.


Expected Impact:
Proceeds from the auction will be used to offset the operating costs of the organization.

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